Carlos discusses the Great Ali Akbar Khan
9/23/2011
Carlos participated in a video for The Maestro & Me a campaign dedicated to the perservation of the life's work of Ali Akbar Khan. Check the video out and learn how to contribute at www.themaestroandme.com
Carlos & Cindy to Host John Coltrane SIRIUS/XM Channel this weekend.
9/22/2011
Sirius XM Radio has launched “John Coltrane Radio,” a four-day long, commercial-free music channel featuring music, interviews and guest orchestral performances celebrating Coltrane’s 85th birthday.
The limited-run channel starts today, September 22 and will run through Sunday, September 25 on channel 67.
“John Coltrane Radio,” which will be hosted by Carlos, CIndy and Coltrane’s son, saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, will feature the music spanning Trane’s career, including his over 100 albums, performances and music from his years playing with Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk.
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LA trustees rename school 'Carlos Santana Academy'
9/21/2011
The LA Unified school board on Tuesday approved the name "Carlos Santana Arts Academy" for what has been called Valley Region Elementary School No. 12 in the San Fernando Valley. In a statement The board says the guitarist is a compelling role model for students both for his longstanding musical achievements and for philanthropy with his Milagro Foundation, which works to provide education and health care for children. In a letter, Santana thanked the district and said he was deeply honored.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas dedicating a case commemorating Supernatural Santana's 2 year run
4/12/2011
On Tuesday April 12th at 11 am, The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino dedicates a memorabilia case to Carlos Santana featuring a PRS 25th anniversary Carlos Santana model guitar and a Mesa Boogie Mark I amplifier that graced The Joint's stage from the first rock ‘n’ roll residency in Las Vegas history - Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits – in celebration of the show’s successful two-year run at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Check it out next time you're in Las Vegas!
SE Santana Receives Gold Award from Guitar World Magazine
3/2/2011
Check out the article on the award winning SE Santana Guitar from PRS in Guitar World, click here.
Jose Santanas' first solo major release album entitled, Happy Hour has been released!
10/29/2010
Jose Santanas' first solo major release
album entitled, Happy Hour has been released
October 26, 2010. This album promises not to disappoint with its
extravagant instrumentals and hypnotic flows. It shows Jose has
transcended generations of musical influence and put his heart and soul
into this long awaited critically acclaimed Happy Hour album. Without a
doubt Happy Hour is destined to be another Santana classic.
Jose named after his grandfather the world famous violinist and is a nephew to
the legendary Carlos Santana. The new generation of the Santana family
is finally on the loose. Relax. Listen. Enjoy. You can find Jose Santana
on Twitter Jose10santana or on Facebook Jose Alejandro Santana.
label: afterhours ent
Carlos partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas to enhance the lives of child during January run of Supernatural Santana at The Joint in Las Vegas
10/27/2010
Carlos is pleased to announce a
partnership with the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas (B&GCLV) to raise money and
educate children about the positive influence of music during the January 5
– 16 run of Vegas’ first and only rock-n-roll residency show,
Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The
Hits at The Joint
at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas will host a t-shirt design contest in its clubs. The winning design will be incorporated into a limited-edition t-shirt & sold at The Joint's merchandise booths and on Santana.com. Proceeds from the shirt will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.
New Santana Ringtones!
7/1/2009
Now you can hear Santana every time your phone rings. Click here to get your Santana ringtone today.
New Santana Iphone & Ipod Touch Application
3/3/2009
If you have an Iphone or Ipod Touch, the world of Santana is a free download away in the App Store. Now you can keep up with all things Santana, view videos, listen to tracks, download music, get news & tour dates or view sample video lessons where Carlos talks about his inspiration behind some of his biggest hits! You can also learn about Architects Of A New Dawn and the Milagro Foundation right on your phone. Download it today in the Itunes Store or on your Iphone or Ipod.
Carlos' "Architects Of A New Dawn" (AOAND) Launches Socially-Conscious Website
1/5/2009
Carlos has rocketed into the new year by launching a new website designed to engage people of all walks of life to work together to create positive change in the global community where love can replace fear and where peace can replace conflict.
Architects Of A New Dawn is a community network site based on creativity, peace, love and understanding that lets people post messages, videos, and photos.
"One of the things that has become very clear to me in recent months is that after carrying an idea in my mind and soul for decades that the time had come to bring my vision of Architects Of A New Dawn into reality," said Santana. "The world today is as deeply challenged as it is inspired. Never has there been a more profound time to harness the possibilities for positive change, especially in this era of mass communication. This is my invitation to you to join us in this transformational work."
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