santana

Santana is a surname of Spanish and Portuguese origin and is used in many Spanish-speaking countries. It is also employed as a place name in several regions and can refer to a music group or other entities.

Santana (band) refers to the American rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco by guitarist Carlos Santana. The group blends rock with Latin American rhythms and has been influential in the development of Latin rock. They rose to prominence after Woodstock in 1969 and achieved worldwide success with the 1970 album Abraxas, which includes hits such as Black Magic Woman and Oye Como Va. In 1999 the band released Supernatural, which reinvigorated their career and won nine Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. The group has continued to tour and release music, with various lineups throughout its history.

There are places named Santana, including a municipality in Madeira, Portugal, and several towns and municipalities in Brazil and elsewhere, reflecting the name’s Spanish and Portuguese roots. The surname is borne by numerous individuals, notably guitarist Carlos Santana, who is associated with the eponymous band.