The 68-year-old Mexican musician and his wife Cindy Blackman Santana will once again perform the “Star-Spangled Banner” at Game 2 on Sunday night.
The global rock star has sold more than 100 million records over his 40-year tenure thanks to Latin-infused hits like “Oye Como Va,” “Maria Maria” and “Smooth.”
In April, he released Santana IV, which saw the reunion of his band’s original ’70s lineup, comprised of Santana, Gregg Rolie on keyboards, Neal Schon on guitar, Michael Carabello on percussion and Michael Shrieve on drums.
Santana IV also debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200.
His wife, Cindy Blackman, is an American jazz and rock drummer, who also joined her husband in performing the national anthem at last year’s NBA Finals.
After the Golden State Warriors claimed victory in Game 1, the hometown team will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for round 2 at Oakland’s Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 5.
Carlos Santana has another Top 10 album… The 68-year-old Mexican musician and his Latin rock band have scored their 14th top 10 album on the Billboard 200 chart. Santana latest album, Santana IV, debuted at No. 5, selling 42,000 units; 40,000 in pure album sales. The new album is the…
Carlos Santana is ready to play ball… The 67-year-old Mexican musician is among the entertainers scheduled to perform the National Anthem at the 2014 World Series, according to Fox officials. Santana, a multiple Grammy winner considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time, joins a roster that includes American…
Carlos Santana is back in the NBA Finals… The 69-year-old Mexican American musician, a 10-time Grammy-winner will make his return to the NBA Finals stage to perform the national anthem on Sunday night (June 4). Joining Santana will be famed bassist Benny Rietveld. The two are slated to perform at the start…
