ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Santana

PROFILE: Santana is an American Latin rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966. The band was formed by Mexican-American guitarist, Carlos Santana.

DID YOU KNOW?

Carlos Santana began playing the guitar at age 8. His father was a professional violinist and Carlos also learned to play the violin at age 5.
Santana was accepted into multiple colleges; however, he decided not to pursue college but a music career instead. He began by playing on the streets of San Francisco and washing dishes, eventually reaching fame by playing at Woodstock.
On his official website, Carlos Santana lists several books that he has enjoyed and recommends to his fans.
Santana and his former wife, Deborah, started a charity known as the Milagro Foundation. This charity focuses on vunerable and needy children by making grants to organizations that work with you in the areas of health, education, and the arts.
In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine listed Santana at number 20 on their list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
He has won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards.

GRAMMY AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS:

2002 – “Game of Love” – Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
2000 – “Smooth” – Record of the Year & Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
2000 – “Supernatural” – Album of the Year & Best Rock Album
2000 – “Maria Maria” – Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
2000 – “El Farol” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance
2000 – “The Calling” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance
2000 – “Put Your Lights On” (with Everlast) – Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group
2000 – “Love of My Life” (with Dave Matthews & Carter Beauford) – Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals – NOMINATED
1996 – “Every Now and Then” (with Vernon Reid) – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – NOMINATED
1993 – “Gypsy/Grajonca” – Best Rock Instrumental Performance – NOMINATED
1988 – “Blues for Salvador” – Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist)
1973 – “Caravanserai” – Best Pop Instrumental Performance with Vocal Coloring – NOMINATED