Carlos Santana was born on July 20, 1947 in Autlan, Jalisco, Mexico. He is one of the world's greatest musicians.

Biography and Career :

In 1961 he went to San Francisco and decided to remain there. At eight years old he learned to play the guitar and today he is one of the greatest guitarists. In 1969 it was released his debut album, "Santana", and from then on he released another thirty-two more.

His talent in now recognized all over the world and it's impossible that someone would not know his name. In 1998 he became part of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He, Michael Jackson and Norah Jones hold the record for most Grammies wo n in one year, with eight.

On April 21, 1973 he married Deborah King. They have a happy marriage and three wonderful children. Along his great wife he founded "The Milagro Foundation", a foundation which world widely provides financial aid for educational, medical and other needs of children.

Besides music he launched a shoe collection for women in 2000 and also fragrance for both men and women. He is a talented musician, there's no doubt, but he is also a great person and he likes to help people around him. We hope that we will enjoy his talent and music many years from now on.

Trivia :

- Height: 177 cm
- His children's names are Salvador, Stella and Angelica.

Quotes :

- "Everybody gets wet when it rains, from the prostitutes to the pope. My music strives to communicate that message of unity."

Filmography :

- 37th NAACP Image Awards (2006) (TV)
- Operacion triunfo (1 episode, 2002)
- MTV Video Music Awards Latinoamerica 2002 (2002) (TV)
- Saturday Night Live (2 episodes, 1977-1985).

Carlos Santana's Dates :

Debra Hunter (1969)

Deborah King (1972 - 2007)

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Carlos Santana Lists

	American rock guitarists
	Blues-rock musicians
	Lead guitarists
	Mexican American musicians
	San Francisco Bay Area musicians
	Santana (band) members
	Grammy Award winners
	Latin Grammy Award winners
	Arista Records artists
	American people of Mexican descent
	American Christians
	Mexican Christians
	Hispanic Americans
	Naturalized citizens of the United States
	People from Autlán, Jalisco
	People from Tijuana
	Mexican immigrants to the United States
	World music musicians
	1947 births
	Living people
	World Music Awards winners

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Carlos Santana Movies
Woodstock Soul to Soul Fillmore Feed Your Head Americanos: Latino Life in the United States My Generation All Access: Front Row. Backstage. Live! Miles Electric: A Different Kind of Blue Herbie Hancock: Possibilities My Secret Record Road to Ingwavuma Rock Prophecies All Access. Front Row. Backstage. Live! Fausto 5.0 John Lee Hooker: That`s My Story
Carlos Santana Filmography

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Tags: 1947, autlan, jalisco, mexico, musician, album, santana, deborah king

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Category: Musicians  - ( Musicians Archive)

Date Added: 07 January '11

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