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Carlos Santana 'The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story To Light'
OverviewThe intimate and long-awaited memoir of guitar legend Carlos Santana In the category of major rock memoirs yet undone, this is at the top-a big autobiography by one of the most mysterious and influential musicians of the last 50 years. From growing up dirt poor in Mexico and suffering abuse to becoming a lowly dishwasher in the US with a hot guitar hand, to a person whom you might almost think is perpetually in a state of nirvana or at least bliss, this is the story of a fascinating man who brings the ideal combination of storytelling gold and a major marketing machine. This is one of the most sensory (and sensual) major rock bios you'll ever read. His voice comes through, it's deeply honest and frank, and from imagining the wisps of smoke from a long gone Miles Davis before Carlos's shows to describing the depths of his connection to sound, Santana brings a remarkable book to his huge following this fall. Product Details
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in other Santana news....
Santana Concert Film and Documentary Celebrating "Corazón" Album to Be Released on DVD, Blu-ray
This past December, Carlos Santana traveled to his Mexican homeland to play a special star-studded concert previewing his first-ever Latin-music album Corazón. Now, a new release documenting the show titled Corazón, Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It is scheduled to hit stores in multiple configurations on September 9. Corazón, Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It will be available as a standalone DVD, a CD/DVD set and a CD/Blu-ray package. The multiple-disc collections include video footage and audio from the show, which took place in Guadalajara, as well as a 30-minute documentary telling the story behind the concert and Santana’s album. A separate audio-only CD and digital album also will be released at the same time. The performance featured a variety of stars who also contributed to the Corazón album, including Gloria Estefan, Miguel, Lila Downs, Juanes and Fher Olvera of the band Maná. The concert not only showcased songs from the record, but also featured such classic Santana tunes as “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” “Smooth,” “Soul Sacrifice” and “Oye Como Va.” The concert film and documentary first premiered as TV specials on HBO Latino and HBO Latin America in May, shortly before the release of Corazón. Here is the full set list for the Corazón, Live from Mexico: Live It to Believe It DVD and Blu-ray: “Our Prayer” | |
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Judging by Santana's interviews down the years, be prepared for lots of vague, hippy mysticism and the occasional piece of brilliant insight | |
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.^^^^ I'm not judging, but will say this "I'm prepared for the music come September." Remember. | |
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Miles said: Judging by Santana's interviews down the years, be prepared for lots of vague, hippy mysticism and the occasional piece of brilliant insight Carlos Santana should be president  I find myself agreeing with most of his views.He's got that cool,peace-loving,hippie mentality | |
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What is this man not into? Great music, shoes and now Carlos Santana has his own brand of salsa? August 30, N. Cali. Stores Costco | |
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He's getting ready to reunite with the original Santana Band members.They're gonna record a new album and go on tour next year! A lot of exciting things coming up. | |
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He's a smart man | |
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Nowadays,it's not enough to simply deliver a good album.Records don't sell.You gotta turn yourself into a brand,too.Carlos already has his own brand of shoes,hats,perfume/cologne and now,salsa.Gotta make those dollars 
Alot of these young "hot" artists would be wise do the same as Carlos.The hit records will end someday,and then what? Thanks for this info SoulAlive. I love Carlos and look forward to his book. Should be very interesting. | |
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Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
"Passion, soul, and that elusive thing called sabor come through the music of Carlos Santana. His is always a surprising sound, ahead of its time — true world music before the term was even invented, but uniquely American in its multicultural reach....Santana is an artist who transcends musical genres and touches the heart across all generations." — The Kennedy Center"One of rock's true virtuosos and guiding lights." — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
"A thread runs through his multicultural, crossgenerational music: the unifying power of the human spirit." — John Roos, Los Angeles Times