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40 Years Ago: Carlos Santana Changes Name to 'Devadip'

Dave Swanson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:49:27 +0000

In the early ’70s, a lot of people were searching for answers. Carlos Santana was apparently one of them, and he went so far as to change his name as part of his efforts. By early 1973, Santana had been introduced to the teachings of Indian guru Sri Chinmoy. It was fellow guitarist John McLaughlin [...]

Neal Schon and Carlos Santana Discussing New Collaborative Project

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:07:01 +0000

It's been more than 40 years since Neal Schon left Santana to form the band that would become Journey. However, a new interview with Schon reveals that he and Carlos Santana have had preliminary talks about a potential new project.

Mastodon's Brent Hinds on Santana's 'Smooth': 'Like Someone Taking a Carrot Peeler and Gouging It into Your Ears'

Jeff Giles — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:17:19 +0000

If you were asked to name your all-time least favorite song, you might have to think about it for awhile. But for Mastodon‘s Brent Hinds, the answer is clear and simple: Santana‘s ‘Smooth.’ Hinds is hardly alone in that sentiment — for plenty of people who survived the chart-busting omnipresence of Santana’s collaboration with Rob [...]