Carlos Santana: A Biography

As eclectic and paradoxical as its subject, this is the first and only book about Carlos Santana that reveals the full sweep of his musical odyssey.

Carlos Santana: A Biography explores the life and music of this extraordinary guitarist, ranging from his professional beginnings--his first regular gig was at a Tijuana strip club--and early success in San Francisco to the definitive songs and albums of the 1970s, the commercial resurgence with 1999's Supernatural, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his current work with producer Bill Laswell.

Unlike other biographies, this book offers a comprehensive look at Santana's transitions through a variety of musical styles beyond rock, including blues, salsa, jazz, and world music. It also portrays Santana as very much a child of the eclectic musical culture of the 1960s, as well as showing the profound influence of the New Age movement on Santana's life and music.

Author: Norman Weinstein
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 09/03/2009
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780313354205

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 230

About the Author

Norman Weinstein is an independent scholar with widely published books and articles in the areas of popular music, poetry and literary criticism, and architecture.