His Music
What are three of his most known and famous songs?
Evil Ways, Maria Maria, Brown Skin Girl, Into the Night, Africa Bamba, The Game of Love, Soul Sacrifice, Black Magic Woman,, Oye Como Va, and Smooth
(if you have at least three of these you got it right!)
Where was Carlos Santana born?
Autlan de Navarro, Mexico
What music did the band play and sing?
Afro-Cuban and Latin Rock
Who wrote the some?
CARLOS SANTANA
What instrument does Carlos Santana play in his music?
Guitar!
What were the first two instruments Carlos Santana learned how to play?
The violin at age five, and the guitar by age eight.
What is the company that gave his band their first record deal?
Colombia Records
When was it released?
1969
When was the guitar made?
15th century and it originated in Spain
Who is Carlos Santana's brother and what did he become?
Jorge Santana, and he would also grow to become a professional guitarist.
What was their first BIG HIT album? And when was it released?
Santana, was released in August 1969.
What style was Evil Ways made in?
Rock!
How many albums were sold of his music?
30 million albums!
(that's a lot)
What colleges did he get accepted into? And what college did he go to?
Carlos was accepted at California State University, Northridge, and Humboldt State University but chose not to attend college.
What did Carlos rename his band to?
Santana
What instrument is used in the beginning of Evil Ways before the lyrics start?
How has Carlos Santana influenced American music and people?
Releasing many influential albums and winning many awards as an upcoming Mexican star.
Who was his first wife?
Deborah Santana
She divorced him after 34 years of marriage
Where was it formed?
San Fransisco CA, 1966
What is one word that repeats itself so much in the song?
BABY!!!