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  • Light, Spirit, and Soul

  • Words + Music, Vol. 30
  • By: Carlos Santana
  • Narrated by: Carlos Santana
  • Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,320 ratings)

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Light, Spirit, and Soul

By: Carlos Santana
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Publisher's summary

Carlos Santana’s Light, Spirit, and Soul is a rhythmic journey into the places, spaces, artists, and music that have inspired and informed one of popular music’s most successful artists by any measurable standard. He’s not an entertainer. He’s a communicator of a language that speaks directly to the molecules of listeners across space and time.

These are his Words + Music.

Eschewing the title of icon, Santana’s musical mastery is on full display in this Words + Music Original as he recounts his tales of constant personal and professional evolution, manifesting anew, decade after decade, on a creative horizon of infinite possibility.

Light, Spirit, and Soul is a supernatural sermon on the power of connection. With new cuts of classics—“Europa”, “Black Magic Woman”, “Samba Pa Ti”, and “A Love Supreme”—Light, Spirit, and Soul is indispensable listening for any true music fan. Turn your lights low, your volume up, and be transported.

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About the Creator and Performer

Few musicians in the history of American popular music inspire the same reverence as Carlos Santana. For more than four decades, he has been one of the music world's most distinctive and exciting guitarists, maintaining his reputation as an artist who continues to revolutionize the form.
Long before listeners knew terms like "fusion" and "world music," Santana was already a master who blended genres and traditions into a sound that was all his own. It's no wonder the young guitarist generated so much excitement as a foremost member of the Bay Area's fertile music community of the late 1960s.
With the release of his debut album Santana and an incendiary set at Woodstock in 1969, Santana established himself as one of the key artists of the era, gaining worldwide fame for his band's combination of Latin, jazz, blues, rock, and R&B. The new star proved his staying power when Santana remained on the Billboard charts and successors Abraxas and Santana III both reached No. 1.
In 1998, Santana was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In addition to racking up career sales of more than 100 million records, he earned another spot in history books when Supernatural — the multiplatinum 1999 album that included such hits as "Smooth" and "Maria Maria" — won nine Grammy Awards, tying the record for most wins by a single project.
In 2014, he published his best-selling memoir, The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light. Santana continues to inspire the same reaction at shows by the current incarnation of the band that bears his name. His team of first-tier players includes drummer Cindy Blackman Santana (Lenny Kravitz, Pharoah Sanders), bassist Benny Rietveld (Miles Davis, Sheila E.), keyboardist David K. Mathews (Tower of Power, Etta James), and percussionist Karl Perazzo (Mariah Carey, Tito Puente).

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if you like Satana's music this is a must listen!

I enjoyed the freedom with which he shared his music journey. this brief story encorporates his story with an emigrants story of success. uplifting and positive in a world currently darkened by racial division.

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Excellent. So down to earth.

Loved this!! He is a beautiful musician and man. So enjoyed this show and leaving about Carlos Santana. Always a fan!!!

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Carlos in his own voice

Outstanding. Moving. Insightful. Spiritual. A story in Carlos’ voice that only he can tell. If you enjoyed this, you must read his memoir, The Universal Tone.

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Amazing and Remarkable

wow Carlos gives you a real look at what inspires him and the path to creating his music. thank you

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Wonderful!

Simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing these stories about your music...and the music. Europa is one of my favorites.

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Down to Earth

I enjoyed learning about Carlos’ life and the background stories to his songs. He is generous in remembering and giving credit to all the people in his life that put him on the path he is on. Most of all I respect his wisdom in the realization that we are all one, and listening to the music was an added bonus. Thanks for sharing Carlos!

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A joy to listen to

He tells his story almost as good as he plays. Wonderful that the recording includes some of his playing.

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Elegance and Excellence

I’ve enjoyed Santana since I was a kid. Watching Carlos play inspired my journey on the guitar and the quest for a tome that connects the head through the heart to the soul. Hearing Carlos talk about his journey is an example of seeking a grateful life and living fully.

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Inspiring conviction that elevates everyone who hears it

A life story worth listening/learning from all the great choices he has made when the path opened.
High expectations, great achievements, kindness, and respect for others before him.
love for all through his music-

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Mos' Diggable!

For me , this is a positive deflection! Much thought, feeling, and reflection has been brought to my inspection! 🙂
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