Abraxas

Description

One of the most influential bands in rock, Santana
pioneered “world beat” way before their time with a unique blend of rock &
Latin music that proved to be as popular as it was visionary. Columbia
celebrates the band’s 30th Anniversary with the label by presenting expanded,
remastered versions of Santana’s first 3 albums. This reissue contains the
classics “Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen” and “Oye Como Va,” plus 3 previously
unissued tracks recorded live in 1970 at the Royal Albert Hall (CD only).
Santana’s 1970 follow-up to their Woodstock-propelled smash ’69
debut found leader Carlos Santana further expanding his San Francisco group’s
already broad musical boundaries. To wit: two hit singles that emanated from
opposite ends of the spectrum–“Black Magic Woman,” originally written and
recorded by English blues-rock guitarist Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac, and
New York Latin percussionist/dance music king Tito Puente’s infectious “Oye
Como Va.” Tying blues, rock, and salsa together in one pancultural package,
Abraxas also featured such standout tracks as “Gypsy Queen” and “Singing
Winds, Crying Beasts.” The latter underscored the growing Eastern
sensibilities of guitarist Santana. –Billy Altman

Features:

Product Details:

• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 5.62 x 1.76 inches; 3.36 Ounces
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings
• Item model number ‏ : ‎ 1694215
• Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1998
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 51 minutes
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2006
• Label ‏ : ‎ Legacy Recordings