When Santana recorded ‘Oye Como Va‘ in 1970 for their landmark album Abraxas, they weren’t just covering a song—they were helping to change the course of popular music. Originally written and recorded in 1962 by Tito Puente, the Cuban-American bandleader and percussionist often called the “King of Latin Music,” the track was a cha-cha infused […]
Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana collapsed during a soundcheck ahead of his band’s Tuesday night show in San Antonio, which the band postponed. Due to his condition, Wednesday’s show a Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land is also postponed. The news comes from Santana’s team, as Santana manager Michael Vrionis released a statement on behalf of […]