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    'Smooth' & 'Natural'  Nov 15, 2009
    For me, that was the show's wow moment, but judging by the screams the fans appreciated Thomas' encore cover of "Smooth" (the Grammy-winning song he wrote and performed with Carlos Santana) more ... For me, that was the show's wow moment, but judging by the screams the fans appreciated Thomas' encore cover of "Smooth" (the Grammy-winning song he wrote and performed with Carlos Santana) more. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Food Donations Down as Thanksgiving Nears  Nov 13, 2009
    Musician Carlos Santana made a pledge to fight hunger in Las Vegas on Thursday as he toured the Three Square Food Bank. Local food banks are feeling the effects of the economy. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)

    GUITARIST:  Orianthi is ready for her solo  Oct 26, 2009
    By the time she was 18, her demo had found its way into the hands of Carlos Santana, who invited her to jam with him at a concert in Australia. Then came a record deal with and a move to L.A.. (USA Today)

    Miles Davis masterly Kind of Blue turns 50  Oct 7, 2009
    "The original album (only 37 minutes) has had a huge impact that extended beyond jazz to other genres from rock musicians such as the Allman Brothers and Carlos Santana to minimalist composers like Steve Reich and Philip Glass."Miles' genius was that he was able to keep the quality of the creativity very high and at the same time make a work of art that communicated broadly," said pianist Chick Corea.Cobb says the musicians struck a groove on the first track they recorded, "Freddie... (MSNBC -- Music)

    Who is in the New Michael Jackson M...  Oct 4, 2009
    She is an Australian-born Greek musician who has worked with artists such as Carrie Underwood, Steve Vai and Carlos Santana. It s unclear as to why she is the only other person credited as being a member of the cast. (Suite101.com)

    ‘Latin Music USA’ traces cultural impact  Oct 4, 2009
    And it was, but the producers knew there was at least a general bank of Latino artists already familiar to the masses: Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Gloria Estefan. The bigger challenge was telling their stories under a unifying umbrella. (Boston Globe)

    ROCK PROPHECIES Presented by Samsung Memoir(TM), the Feature-Length Documentary Chronicling Photographer Robert M. Knight on His Quest to Find the Next Great Guitar Player, Will Have a Free Screening at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage  Oct 1, 2009
    A film by John Chester and produced by Tim Kaiser, ROCK PROPHECIES was shot in multiple locations across the U.S. and England and features interviews and performances from Jeff Beck, ZZ Top, Carlos Santana, Slash, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, and Steve Vai, among others. Kaiser has proclaimed Knight to be the "the Forrest Gump of Rock 'n Roll" for his ability to capture history in the making, namely the last photo ever taken of Stevie Ray Vaughan and some of the earliest of Hendrix and Led... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Downtown restaurants holding up well during downturn  Sep 30, 2009
    Maria Maria, an upscale Mexican restaurant accented with a unique interior representing the art collection of its owner and renowned guitarist Carlos Santana. La Condesa, which offers family-style Latin food. (Austin Business Journal, TX)

    Dorm out, bus living in for Kingsburg rocker  Sep 19, 2009
    As Ed Ezaki thinks about his son's love of music, and where it has led him, he remembers buying Ben some of his earliest CD's: Carlos Santana, The Who, Eric Clapton. If only he had known, he said with a laugh. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)

    The Fabulous Thunderbirds To Play Speegleville, On September 26  Sep 18, 2009
    Having shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana and blues legends BB King and Buddy Guy and countless others, The Fabulous Thunderbirds continue to tour Europe and the North America, bringing more great music to their fans worldwide. Their new CD (tentative title Pay Back Time) is to be released later this year. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Left is righteous  Sep 11, 2009
    His guitar interests ranged widely from Carlos Santana and Duane Allman to Leo Kottke and James Taylor. While studying music at the University of Southern California, he became interested in the minimalist compositions of Phillip Glass and Steve Reich. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)

    Gen2Media Video Production and Technology to be Showcased During "NFL Opening Kickoff 2009 Presented by EA Sports" On NBC and NFL Network  Sep 9, 2009
    Since 2000, Gen2Media's production team has designed, produced and packaged original, cutting-edge digital video content, visual imagery and technological solutions to support live concert productions for many of the music industry's top recording artists, including Justin Timberlake, Will Smith, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas, among numerous others; as well as for major live events including The Billboard Awards, Live 8... (Primezone Releases)

    'Guitar Hero 5' makes rocking out easier  Sep 6, 2009
    As usual, Activision has invited some guest stars: Playable characters include Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain and Carlos Santana. Long live rock. (Florida Today)

    Brantley thrust into Tribe's leadoff role  Sep 5, 2009
    Tidbits Double-A Akron catcher Carlos Santana was named the Eastern League MVP. Santana was batting. 289 with 21 homers and 94 RBIs in 127 games and was leading the league with a. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)

    Critics Hail Guitar Hero(R) 5  Sep 4, 2009
    Featuring some of music's leading bands and artists across a multitude of genres, the ability for players to rock any way they want with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers and singers in any game mode, Guitar Hero 5 allows players to step into the spotlight as iconic rockers of the past, present and future with an all-star line-up of in-game playable characters, including Kurt Cobain, Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana, Garbage's Shirley Manson and Matt Bellamy of Muse. For a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'Guitar Hero 5' makes rocking out easier than ever  Sep 3, 2009
    As usual, Activision has invited some guest stars: Playable characters include Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain and Carlos Santana. And in the Xbox 360 version, you can have all three combine in the ultimate backup band for your Xbox Live avatar. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    'Guitar Hero' rocks on  Sep 2, 2009
    New in-game characters include Johnny Cash, Kurt Cobain, Carlos Santana, Shirley Manson (Garbage) and Matt Bellamy (Muse). The Man in Black appears in the song Ring of Fire; Cobain appears with two Nirvana songs, Smells Like Teen Spirit and a previously unreleased live recording of Lithium. (USA Today -- Tech)

    Sony Music Entertainment and Experience Hendrix Announce an Exclusive Licensing Partnership for Legendary Jimi Hendrix Catalog  Aug 30, 2009
    Participating artists on these tours have included Robert Randolph, Carlos Santana, Paul Rodgers, Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, Eric Johnson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, members of Pearl Jam, Aerosmith, the Doors, Los Lobos and many others. Details about the 2010 Experience Hendrix Tour will soon be revealed. (PR Newswire)

    Muse Singer in Guitar He...  Aug 28, 2009
    Bellamy joins Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana and Shirley Manson as part of the all-star lineup of in-game artists set to appear as playable characters in Guitar Hero 5. This September, living room legends will rock any way they want in Guitar Hero 5. (IGN PS2)

    T-Mobile USA Named Title Sponsor of the 2009 San José Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival Presented by Target  Aug 28, 2009
    Among the artists performing at the Festival with ties to Chavez movement to improve the lives of farm workers are Joan Baez, Carlos Santana, Los Lobos and Little Joe y La Familia. The mariachi artists appearing at the Festival include Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Azteca and Mariachi Tradicional de Nayarit. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Latin honours for Carlos Santana  Aug 28, 2009
    Rock guitarist Carlos Santana has been named the 2004 Latin Recording Academy person of the year. Santana has been honoured for his social, professional and cultural achievements, including his work with Aids schemes. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)

    Jeff Tedford To Appear On CSN Bay Area's Chronicle Live Tuesday  Aug 26, 2009
    Music legend Carlos Santana and San Francisco Giants beat writer Henry Schulman are expected to check in from AT prior to Tuesday's MLB game between the Giants and Diamondbacks. Tedford, a two-time Pac-10 Coach of the Year, has a 59-30 record in his first seven seasons in Berkeley with six bowl berths and five post-season victories at Cal on his resume. (Pac-10.org)

    'DWTS' Reveals Stars' Professional Partners  Aug 25, 2009
    " Melissa Joan Hart, actress, teams up with reigning two-time "Dancing With the Stars" champ Mark Ballas, who returns for his fifth season. Kathy Ireland, model and entrepreneur, teams with Tony Dovolani, who returns for his eighth season. Michael Irvin, NFL hall of famer, teams with Anna Demidova, who won the professional dance competition try-out and makes her debut in Season 9. Joanna Krupa, model, teams with Season 7 champ Derek Hough, who returns for his fifth season. Chuck Liddell,... (ABC News)

    Artist Profile - Anglique Kidjo  Aug 24, 2009
    Kidjo's latest album, Grammy award winning Djin Djin, showcases many well-known artists, including Josh Groban, Carlos Santana, Joss Stone, Peter Gabriel, Ziggy Marley, Alicia Keys, Amadou and Mariam, and Branford Marsalis. Kidjo's Humanitarian Work with UNICEF and the Batonga Foundation. (Suite101.com)

    Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week  Aug 24, 2009
    Guests on the record include Carlos Santana, India. Arie and Joss Stone, and that was no accident: "I actually wrote those songs with them in mind.". (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Tickets On Sale Now: 'Bridge to Hope' All-Day Music Festival to Feature Top Artists, Gourmet Food, Art Show, Saturday, September 26th at Fort Mason's Great Meadow  Aug 24, 2009
    In recent years she has returned to the limelight, shifting musical gears from disco and pop to sultry jazz, performing with everyone from Carlos Santana to Boz Scaggs and Lionel Richie. A Bay Area institution, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir appears year round at local events such as Oakland's noted Art and Soul Festival and the Monterey Jazz Festival, performing regularly throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Australia. (PR Newswire)

    Back to the garden for good  Aug 23, 2009
    "She stopped playing bridge and doing pilates, and spent thousands trying to re-create her college record collection. Suddenly it was all she wanted to talk about -- Carlos Santana this, Wavy Gravy that. It got old fast.". The next summer, Lefkowitz left her husband and moved to the woods around Bethel, where she lived a hermit-like existence, accepting food from tourists in exchange for an anecdote or two from the festival and a chance to take a photo next to the Volkswagen van chassis that had... (Albany Times Union)

    Street art in the Mission  Aug 21, 2009
    Published by Abrams and more than a decade in the making, the book's foreword was written by musician Carlos Santana, who spent a part of his youth living in the Mission. "I think the whole Mission neighborhood is a massive public artwork, both sacred and profane, brimming with graff and goddesses," Santana wrote, heralding the place as one of the world's most creative public art scenes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Tom DeLay one of 16 new 'Dancing with the Stars' celebrities  Aug 18, 2009
    " One of the Macy's Stars of Dance performances will be the hugely popular "Design-a-Dance," where fans have the chance to select their favorite professional dancers, dance styles and wardrobe at www.abc.com. In addition, couples will once again take part in a team formation dance, and a variety of new elements will be incorporated into routines involving all couples.Four new dance styles -- the Bolero, the Charleston, the Two Step and the Lambada -- are also going to be introduced. The middle... (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Dancing With the Stars  Aug 18, 2009
    She has collaborated on stage and in the recording studio with some of music's greatest artists, including Justin Timberlake, Carlos Santana, Erykah Badu, Fergie, will. i.am (Black Eyed Peas), John Frusciante (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Nas and Natalie Cole. (ABC News)

    North Iowa Entertainment Briefs  Aug 16, 2009
    They have shared the stage with The Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana and blues legends BB King and Buddy Guy. User Comments - No comments posted. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Looking back on Woodstock  Aug 15, 2009
    I dont remember much about the second band, but when Carlos Santana took the stage and started throwing out sticks to beat together, something real special was about to happen. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Les Paul, Guitar Legend, Dead at 94  Aug 14, 2009
    " Even as he worked to perfect the electrified guitar, Paul backed up such popular 1940s acts as Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore and the Andrews Sisters. In 1947, he released the revolutionary instrumental "Lover (When You're Near Me)," a precursor to multi-track recording that featured him playing eight different guitar parts. He also recorded hit songs with his wife, singer Mary Ford, including 36 gold records and 11 #1 pop hits such as "How High the Moon," "Lover" and "Vaya Con Dios," many of which... (VHI.com -- Music News)

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    The Legend of Woodstock is a Distorted Truth  Aug 13, 2009
    This weekend marks the fortieth anniversary of the much beloved and widely worshiped counterculture festival of peace and love -- Woodstock. According to popular belief, Woodstock was a generation-defining event that represented the best of the sixties spirit: half a million young people gathering for peaceful anti-war protest, easy sex, great rock music, mind-expanding psychedelics, and a rejection of lifeless commercialism. (Human Events Online)

    Woodstock’s spirit plays on  Aug 9, 2009
    It houses 330 photos and multiple video rooms spiced by a 132-seat theater showing Woodstock footage with split-screen edits of recent interviews with original performers such as Carlos Santana, Joe Cocker, and Phil Lesh, to younger acts like Vermont s Grace Potter, who rhapsodizes about Joplin s influence. But the most compelling video is in a mini-IMAX-like room with 50-foot-tall screens and another overhead that enable you to feel a panorama of the whole experience, right down to the clouds... (Boston Globe)

    Gillette has a jazz scene? Check it out  Aug 9, 2009
    Escovedos music record stems over 50 years and he toured with Stevie Wonder, The Temptations and Carlos Santana, to name a few. Sunny Wilkinson and the Ronnie Bedford Trio. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Continue reading  Aug 6, 2009
    He opened for some of the biggest names in the business: Carlos Santana, Marshall Tucker, Redbone and others. Then he came off the road to be with his children and became a locksmith based in Selma. (Selma Enterprise, CA)

    Review: Two books about Woodstock bring readers back to Yasgur’s farm  Aug 2, 2009
    I don t think he ever played that good again steam was literally coming out of his Afro, guitarist Carlos Santana recalls. However, not every act rose out of the muck. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Tough task tonight to avoid series loss  Jul 30, 2009
    Carlos Santana is their future catcher. And he s mashing AA pitching. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    IGN.ImageLoader.delayByView("hub_spotlight5", "http://ps2media.ign.com/ps2/image/item/554/5548130/gh.jpg");  Jul 26, 2009
    IGN: Award Winning Guitarist Carlos Santana to Lend Smooth Grooves and Trademark to Guitar Hero 5 ... Award Winning Guitarist Carlos Santana to Lend Smooth Grooves and Trademark to Guitar Hero 5 ... July 20, 2009 - Santa Monica, CA - Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 11-time Grammy Award winner, Carlos Santana, is set to appear as an exclusive in-game artist in the upcoming. (IGN PS2)

    Daily television and radio guide  Jul 22, 2009
    Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)

    The Starting Point: Wildfires, moon landings and uranium mining  Jul 21, 2009
    Musician Carlos Santana, 62. Former Sen. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Award Winning Guitarist Carlos Santana to Lend Smooth Grooves and Trademark Moves to Guitar Hero(R) 5  Jul 21, 2009
    July 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and 11-time Grammy Award winner, Carlos Santana, is set to appear as an exclusive in-game artist in the upcoming Guitar Hero 5. Santana's accomplishments span four decades and more than 40 albums including the self-titled album, Santana, that launched one of the most recognizable Latin-infused classic rock anthems, "No One to Depend On." The live version of the song will be featured in Guitar Hero 5 with Carlos Santana jamming on... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    This day in history  Jul 20, 2009
    Musician Carlos Santana is 62. Rock musician Paul Cook is 53. (Boston Globe)

    Infotainment  Jul 20, 2009
    Carlos SantanaMainz: Mexican singer Carlos Santana performs on stage during an open air concert. afp. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    Back to Yasgur’s farm  Jul 19, 2009
    Performers such as the Airplane, John Sebastian, and Guthrie dropped acid before their sets, and Carlos Santana admits to being high on mescaline when he played. Set times were pushed back by 12 hours because of bad weather and delays in getting to the site. (Boston Globe)

    Mandela stories help kids  Jul 17, 2009
    Over the years Ansa has received the support of many distinguished artists and humanitarians, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Carlos Santana, Jackson Browne, Morgan Freeman, Jonathan Butler, Johnny Clegg, George Lopez, Noah Wyle, and many more. Today the organisation focuses its efforts on combating HIV and Aids, educating and empowering people, and entrenching democracy in South Africa. (iAfrica.com)

    Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25  Jul 16, 2009
    Actress Beverly Archer ("Major Dad, "Mama's Family") is 61. Actor Peter Barton ("Sunset Boulevard,""Burke's Law") is 53. Drummer Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) is 49. Actor Campbell Scott is 48. Actor Anthony Edwards ("ER") is 47. Singer Country singer Kelly Shiver (Thrasher Shiver) is 46. Actress Clea Lewis ("Ellen") is 44. Singer Urs Buhler of Il Divo is 38. Drummer Jason McGerr of Death Cab For Cutie is 35. Actor Jared Padalecki ("Supernatural,""Gilmore Girls") is 27. July 20:... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Bookish about Woodstock memoir, Carter thriller, McGovern history  Jul 14, 2009
    What s left is the sense of community, with so many participants joining in relative harmony for a concert that in part defined the 60s, and the music, with Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin, the Jefferson Airplane, Carlos Santana, the Grateful Dead, and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, among the many performers. Next month is Woodstock s 40th anniversary, a date that has spawned an array of celebratory books, including Woodstock: Peace, Music & Memories, Back to the Garden, Woodstock... (Boston Globe)

    Who Sang 'We Are The World' At Michael Jackson Memorial?  Jul 9, 2009
    " Also prominent onstage was 24-year-old Australian guitarist and singer Orianthi Panagaris, who had also signed on to be a part of the London "This Is It" concerts and was featured rocking out with Jackson in the released last week. Though the blonde, long-haired guitarist is relatively unknown and is not to be confused with similarly flaxen-haired guitarist Jennifer Batten, who joined Jackson on previous tours Panagaris has performed with Prince, is under contract to 19/Geffen Records and... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Tribe's Garko ready for expanded role  Jul 2, 2009
    The Double-A Akron Aeros had five players picked to play in the the Eastern League All-Star Game, which takes place July 15 in Trenton, N.J. Infielder Beau Mills and right-hander Hector Rondon were fan ballot selections, while catcher Carlos Santana, outfielder Nick Weglarz and right-hander Vinnie Pestano were also tabbed to represent the Southern Team. Friday's postgame fireworks display will be a musical tribute to the late Michael Jackson. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)

    The Phenomenal Handclap Band  Jun 23, 2009
    Straight out of Brooklyn, this indie act will remind geezers of the eclecticism that Carlos Santana brought to rock 'n' roll. If you're a little younger, maybe you'll think of Rusted Root or Poi Dog Pondering, and the incurably hip will hear a dose of LCD Soundsystem. (New York Post -- Entertainment)

    Greatest Hitmaker  Jun 21, 2009
    During his 35 years as a label president, he has signed and developed Janis Joplin, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith, Laura Nyro, Aerosmith, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston. "I'm not really sure what it is with him," says Alicia Keys, whom Davis introduced to the world at his 2001 pre-Grammy party. (Time.com)

    Six Day Festival of Amnesty International's Ground-Breaking Comedy/Rock Benefit Shows - Includes Six World Premieres & One All-Day Marathon Screening!  Jun 20, 2009
    Performances include The Police (specially reformed after a 4-year hiatus), U2, Peter Gabriel, Miles Davis, Jackson Browne and Lou Reed, Carlos Santana, Fela Kuti, Joni Mitchell, Yoko Ono, Joan Baez, The Neville Brothers, Bryan Adams, Howard Jones and appearances by Robert DeNiro, Michael J. Fox, and Muhammad Ali. There will be a free giveaway at the screening -- all attendees will receive a limited-edition commemorative poster at the event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Fresno's rockin' violinist ready for next step  Jun 19, 2009
    It's one part Carlos Santana, one part Jimi Hendrix, one part Mozart. How did the idea of a block party get started. (Fresno Bee)

    Old Mint Rock Relics  Jun 16, 2009
    Even better, York said, the off-limits vaults downstairs have been opened and each one designated as a dedicated showcase for the Bay Area's musical heavyweights: the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis and the News, Booker T, Boz Scaggs, Carlos Santana and Tower of Power. On the decision to display blown-up reproductions of the vintage works rather than the originals, York said the real things were simply too valuable to haul out for public display. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)

    And the winner is ...  Jun 4, 2009
    With a Southern blues flavor, the band, from the Brentwood and Baldwin area, is fronted by 26-year-old singer Sam Fullerton, whose influences include Jeff Buckley, Chris Cornell and Gregg Allman, and guitarist Jeff Drentkiewicz, also 26, a former member of the band Tweed, who cites Carlos Santana and David Gilmour as favorites. Carolina Shine is rounded out by bassist David Fix, a Berklee School of Music grad, classically trained pianist Ron Payne and drummer Dennis Young. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    CARLSBAD: Benefit concert to be held for teen  Jun 4, 2009
    Vernazza is a world-class guitarist who has performed with acts such as Elvin Bishop, Chuck Berry, Steve Miller, Carlos Santana and Greg Allman. Tickets are 20. (North County Times)

    Eleven-Time Grammy Winner Santana to Premiere on The HDNet Concert Series  Jun 4, 2009
    WHAT: The HDNet Concert Series presents the premiere of "Santana: Multi-Dimensional Warrior: Live at the Fillmore," Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Carlos Santana's unprecedented return to the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco, California in 2008 is his fan's greatest opportunity to see the enigmatic axe man in a rare and intimate setting, what many consider to be his greatest homecoming ... Carlos Santana, with his signature Latin-tinged guitar, experienced critical and commercial success in... (PR Newswire)

    Blues fans pack downtown for fest  Jun 1, 2009
    Truck is the youngest player to make Rolling Stones list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time and has been called the anointed one by Carlos Santana, according to Blues Fest promotional materials. People crammed in between the stage and seating area long before Trucks performance. (The Herald-Mail Online)

    Taylor Swift, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, The Black Crowes, Los Lonely Boys, Robert Randolph Set to Rock the Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival  May 30, 2009
    Steered by peers (rock 'n roll icons Carlos Santana, Steven Tyler and Eric Clapton), Randolph recorded the CD COLORBLIND which not only secured the group's foothold in the music industry, but enabled them to find a place in film and on television. They wrote the NBA theme song "Hoops" for ABC, and their song "Ain't Nothing Wrong With That" was featured in the No. 1 box-office movie "Stomp The Yard" as well as in numerous commercials for NBC.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Famous Fragrance - Celebrity Perfum...  May 29, 2009
    Carlos Santana, Carlos. Enrique Iglesias, True Star. (Suite101.com)

    Guitar legend  May 27, 2009
    Carlos Santana is still smooth, and now he's playing Vegas - USATODAY.com ... Carlos Santana is still smooth, and now he's playing Vegas ... "The band won't know where we're going": Expect surprises when Carlos Santana begins a two-year gig Wednesday at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel. (USA Today)

    Upfronts 2009: V-me Mixes In Short-, Long-Form Fare  May 26, 2009
    Among the others in the specials' spotlight: Flaco Jimnez, Carlos Santana, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Juanes, Miami rapper Pitbull, Reggaeton's Daddy Yankee and Tego Caldern, and Lin-Manuel Miranda of the Tony-winning "In the Heights.". The channel is owned by V-me Media, Inc., a partnership of New York City PBS member station WNET, and private investors. (Multichannel News)

    Clay Aiken sorry for 'colorful' critique  May 24, 2009
    Carlos Santana arrives at the 'American Idol' finale in Los Angeles, Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Julian Lage has got his finger on the pulse  May 24, 2009
    For anyone who's been following the career of guitarist Julian Lage since he sat in with Carlos Santana at age 8 at the Concord Pavilion, 2009 has been a long time coming. The Santa Rosa native, now 21, has finally released his first album, "Sounding Point" (EmArcy/Universal), and it exceeds all expectations. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Poor Kris Allen! Wrong guy wins American Idol over Adam Lambert  May 22, 2009
    Lionel Richie, KISS, Keith Urban, Jason Mraz, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Carlos Santana, Steve Martin yes, Steve Martin Rod Stewart. Seriously. (Seacoast New Hampshire)

    Hey there, boomers, this ones for you  May 22, 2009
    We remember the hundreds of thousands of young baby boomers wallowing in the mud with Carlos Santana and the boys on stage playing Soul Sacrifice ( Who the hell are those guys. and Army medevac copters landing and taking off near the makeshift tent hospital and chants rising up into the dark, threatening skies, Peace, peace, peace, peace. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Latin honours for Carlos Santana  May 22, 2009
    Rock guitarist Carlos Santana has been named the 2004 Latin Recording Academy person of the year. Santana has been honoured for his social, professional and cultural achievements, including his work with Aids schemes. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)

    Kris Wins 'Idol'  May 22, 2009
    Among the other musical guests were Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Jason Mraz, and Rod Stewart. There were also some humor segments. (Fox News)

    'Idol' Upset: Kris Allen Beats Adam Lambert  May 21, 2009
    "Idol's" two-hour finale included performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, and last year's "Idol" winner. Lambert performed with Kiss and Allen dueted with Keith Urban. (ABC News)

    Spoiler: American Idol crowns winner  May 21, 2009
    Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart, Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas performed with the Idol finalists, and the surviving members of Queen sang We Are the Champions with Adam and Kris. 1. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)

    'American Idol' Finale: Kris Allen Upsets Adam Lambert  May 21, 2009
    " Also paying a visit on the classics-heavy finale was legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, who ripped into "Black Magic Woman," with a vocal assist from the always-fedora'd Matt Giraud, soon joined by the rest of the top 13 for a sing-along to the Grammy-winning smash "Smooth. " And the hits kept coming, as the top two got their chance to shine, with Allen showing off his country-pop potential alongside Keith Urban on the twangy "Kiss a Girl," while Lambert donned studded metallic wings,... (VHI.com -- Music News)

    V-me Upfront 2009-2010  May 21, 2009
    Featured profiles and performances include Salsa legends Willie Colon and Marc Anthony; Latin-flavored rock from Motown to the Rolling Stones; Flaco Jimenez; Carlos Santana; Linda Ronstadt; Los Lobos; Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Juanes; Miami rapper Pitbull; Reggaeton's Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon; and Lin-Manuel Miranda of the Tony-winning "In the Heights.". Docu-Reality Series. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    'American Idol' 2009 Is Kris Allen  May 21, 2009
    Carlos Santana, Rod Stewart and Queen also performed during the finale event. Kris Allen has been crowned the "American Idol" for 2009. (KFOXTV.com, TX)

    Gamble & Huff Named BMI Icons at 57th Annual Pop Awards  May 21, 2009
    Named BMI Icons in recognition of their unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers, Gamble join an elite list of previous BMI Icons that includes the Jacksons, Bee Gees, Crosby, Stills Paul Simon, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Willie Nelson, James Brown, Ray Davies, Carlos Santana, Dolly Parton, and Hall. Colbie Caillat also delighted the audience with a charming performance of Bubbly, which garnered Song of the Year honors for its creative hive. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Kris Allen Takes the `America Idol' Title  May 21, 2009
    The two-hour finale included performances by the Black Eyed Peas, Cyndi Lauper, Carlos Santana and Rod Stewart. Lambert performed with Kiss and Allen dueted with Keith Urban. (Newsmax)

    Adam Lambert And Kris Allen Talk 'American Idol' Finale  May 20, 2009
    " "Idol" spokespeople have confirmed that will sing her farewell cover of Mtley Cr?e's "Home Sweet Home" on Tuesday, while will feature performances from Black Eyed Peas, Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Keith Urban, last season's winner David Cook and Jason Mraz, who announced his participation on . This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    'Idol' Finalists: Focus On The Singing  May 20, 2009
    The pair are scheduled to be joined on Wednesday's finale by Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Jason Mraz and previous "Idol" winner David Cook. Allen teased that they may duet with some of those artists on Wednesday -- but neither finalist would reveal any details about their finale performances. (KIRO TV, WA)

    'I was born to sing'  May 17, 2009
    Maal came to prominence in the West when he worked with composer Hans Zimmer on the soundtrack for "Black Hawk Down." He counts Brian Eno and Carlos Santana amongst his collaborators. More recently, he's worked with Blur's Damon Albarn on the Africa Express project, which brought African musicians to Britain and Western musicians to Mali and the Congo. (CNN -- International)

    Santana, Urban to perform on Idol finale  May 16, 2009
    Lionel Richie, Carlos Santana, Cyndi Lauper, Queen Latifah, Black Eyed Peas and Keith Urban are among the artists scheduled to perform on Wednesdays finale before either Allen or Lambert is crowned the eight season champion. Previous Idol winners David Cook and Carrie Underwood will also croon on the two-night finale. (MSNBC -- News)

    'M for Mississippi' wins blues award  May 14, 2009
    M for Mississippi' wins blues award051409marquee6Athens Banner-Herald With competition that included films featuring music legends Carlos Santana and Albert Collins, the acclaimed documentary "M for Mississippi" last week won the Blues Foundation's Blues Music Award for DVD of the Year ... With competition that included films featuring music legends Carlos Santana and Albert Collins, the acclaimed documentary "M for Mississippi" last week won the Blues Foundation's Blues Music Award for DVD of... (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Music review: The Dead show life at Shoreline  May 13, 2009
    But the generous encore - introduced with some incomprehensible babble from Lesh, in a kind of Carlos Santana moment - reminded everyone of the power and breadth of the band's music. The daring, the imagination, the unrivaled expanse of the band's music seem all the more extraordinary as the years pass. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Michelle Branch, the Eagles to join for concert  May 8, 2009
    In 2002, Branch collaborated with Carlos Santana to produce the Billboard charting song, The Game of Love. The song went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocal. (The Daily Universe, UT)

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