We experimented and had hit songs as well!” Rolie still fondly remembered the first time Carlos Santana, the group’s sole guitarist at the time, played him the parts to Abraxas’ nearly ...

Tim McGraw revealed his song with wife Faith Hill is "Samba Pa Ti" by Santana. Credit : Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for WarnerMedia ...

Carlos Santana actually got the inspiration for the song while dealing with jet lag from an overseas tour of Europe. “"Samba Pa Ti" was conceived in New York City on a Sunday afternoon,” he ...

"Samba Pa Ti" has been well covered over the years, with other artists adding their own lyrics to the song, which has popped up in everything from books to TV shows.

Known as the pioneers of fusing rock, blues, and Latin American jazz, Santana has blessed the world with songs such as “Black Magic Woman,” “Samba Pa Ti” and “Europa.” Today (July 20 ...

I am not alone. Legions of fans around the world find something for themselves in Carlos Santana's music, and see him not just as one of the few survivors of the Woodstock generation.

"It was a very special moment for me to be able to work with Santana because the first song I ever learned how to play on the guitar was ‘Samba Pa Ti' and I played it in a talent show when I was ...

Rare live gig captures a reunion performance of Woodstock-era Santana lineup, and the new material stands with the classics.