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“I'm ready to do something with Lady Gaga or Andrea Bocelli. I'm really grateful that nothing is out of the realm of possibility.”

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Carlos Santana

Carlos Santana, born on July 20, 1947, is a renowned Mexican-American rock guitarist. His musical career began in the 1960s, and he is known for his unique musical style and exceptional guitar skills. Santana has achieved great success in the music industry, winning multiple Grammy Awards and is considered one of the greatest guitarists in rock history. more

“My dad's a beautiful man, but like a lot of Mexican men, or men in general, a lot of men have a problem with the balance of masculinity and femininity - intuition and compassion and tenderness - and get overboard with the macho thing. It took him a while to become more, I would say, conscious, evolved.”

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Author:Carlos Santana

“Blues was my first love. It was the first thing where I said, 'Oh man, this is the stuff.' It just sounded so raw and honest, gut-bucket honest. From then I started rebelling.”

Men Firsts Said Stuff Honest Guts First Love Buckets

Author:Carlos Santana

“I have been accused of being a very simplistic, very lyrical player, and that's okay. That just comes from the blues, which is my background. But every day you wake up and transcend. You can't ever rest on your laurels.”

Has Beens Player Okay Wake Up Backgrounds Accused Lyrical Laurels

Author:Carlos Santana

“I have come to the conclusion - and I don't know why it took me so long, but nevertheless, I'm here now - that a lot of people tell me they don't get enough guitar on my albums. So I decided to do an album where the guitar would be the singer, playing the melody.”

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Author:Carlos Santana