Santana Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time

Carlos Santana is a classic rock guitarist, singer

, and composer whose style is instantly recognisable. Fans of the artist have something to rejoice about after the release of his latest album, Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time. On this cover album, Santana pays respectful tribute to some of the most notable names in music.

The project combines the guitarist's distinctive sound with some of the music industry's biggest talents.

Many Santana followers will say that the artist can't be equalled and that there are few musicians who can keep up with his dynamic guitar mastery. That didn't stop Santana from creating this latest album with a group of his musical peers.

The artist is no stranger to choosing the best vocalists to share his fame with. On Guitar Heaven, he has an unfailing knack for choosing the perfect voices to represent the rock idols he is honouring. Classics like The Doors' "Riders on the Storm" and Robert Plant's "Whole Lotta Love" are reverently performed but carry just enough power to stand on their own.

Santana's guitar playing on Guitar Heaven lives up to the magnitude of his previous projects. He honours some of the rockers who have helped make rock and roll what it is today. The guitar authority does justice to the arrangements and takes the album from typical cover collaboration to a heartfelt tribute. The compilations showcase his vast range of expertise.

Santana does a commendable job at giving each song the respect it deserves while preserving his unique style. Classic, beloved guitar solos from masters like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton are interpreted with just the right amount of individuality. Santana delivers his familiar eerie spirit but maintains the original essence of each track.

During the forty years of Santana's career, he has sold over ninety million records.

Born in Autlan, Jalisco, Mexico on June 20, 1947 as Carlos Augusto Alves Santana, he was instantly a member of the musical world. He was taught by his father to play the violin at the age of five. He learned the guitar at age eight and was playing at clubs before he was a teenager. He moved to California in the early 1960s, where he later debuted with the Santana Blues Band.

The release of his first album, Santana, occurred in 1969.

Santana's musical credits include a performance at Woodstock, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and numerous Grammy awards. He has compiled over forty albums and sold over one hundred million copies worldwide. His more popular works include "Black Magic Woman" from the album Abraxas, and "Smooth" from the album Supernatural.

Santana's latest success with Guitar Heaven will make his fans anxious for more. The album was released on September 21, 2010 by Arista Records. It's available in CD or CD/DVD form and the tracks are available as MP3 music downloads. Guitar Heaven doesn't disappoint, and fans will experience the same inspiring quality they have come to expect from Carlos Santana.

Santana Guitar Heaven: The Greatest Guitar Classics Of All Time

By: BigPond Music

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