Carlos Santana birthday tributes and 'Oye Como Va' shares

musicJul 20, 2026252,357

Musicians and listeners marked Carlos Santana's 79th birthday, noting he was born in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico on July 20, 1947. Many celebrated his hit cover of Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va" alongside staples such as "Black Magic Woman," "Smooth," and "Soul Sacrifice." Several posts recalled Santana's Woodstock 1969 performance of "Soul Sacrifice" and linked to that set, while others pointed to his 1969 debut album Santana and his 2013 Kennedy Center Honors tribute introduced by Harry Belafonte. Contributors emphasized Santana's role pioneering a fusion of rock, jazz, and Afro-Cuban rhythms and mentioned his activism and humanitarian efforts. People also highlighted deeper cuts and collaborations, naming tracks like "The Healer," "Winning," "Aqua Marine," and "Mamba Pa Ti," and shared videos and recordings to revisit his live performances.

Monica

@softtail65.bsky.social

Happy Birthday, Carlos Santana! 🎶 What's your favorite Santana song or album? 🎶 Born in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico, on July 20, 1947, Santana pioneered a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American Jazz in the 1960s. His father was a mariachi musician who taught him violin and guitar by the 👇

197316h ago

Monica71

age of 8. After moving with his family to San Francisco as a teenager, Carlos founded the band Santana in 1966. Through many lineup changes, he remains the only consistent member. In 1969, they played Woodstock, which led to a record deal. Carlos Santana has released 7 solo studio albums and

Mike Lowe46

There's isn't a bad song on the album. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Ro25

Too many to type out .... Santana was the first concert I ever went to and I was mesmerized by him!! and I still am 😎 youtu.be/JaaT_HRb4GU?...

jc-82.bsky.social22

I love the whole Supernatural album. 🩷💕🎶 youtu.be/ZCCAWjNOui8

CtObserve21

Carlos Santana Kennedy Center Honors 2013 There may never be a better introduction than what Belafonte[RIP] delivered in honor of Santana at the Kennedy Center. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnxW...

MaryJ.A 🎧😎🎶🥼🔬🧫🍋🦜🦋21

Smooth Hold on Black Magic woman Oye Como va Evil ways

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🦋RiRiRoxx4Democracy🦋💙3

When someone asks me who I think the greatest living guitarist is, without hesitation, I answer Carlos Santana. My second is Tom Morello. My third is Jimmy Page, and my fourth is Doyle Bramhall II. As for deceased, it's hands down, Jimi then EVH.

Terri Resists3

Thanks, @softtail65.bsky.social Happy Birthday, Carlos Santana. Saw he and the Doobie Brothers about three weeks ago. Third time I’ve seen Santana. His ex plays drums. She is incredible. Everyone was amazing.

3Fingersjk2

Happy Birthday 🎂 Carlos, one Class À musician, Songwriter, Arranger, manager and great parent

Shooti

@bambooshooti.bsky.social

#ResistanceRoots Carlos Santana was born on this day in 1947, in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico. He is a Mexican American guitarist and composer who pioneered a unique fusion of rock and roll, jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms. He is also known for his activism and social and humanitarian efforts. /1

Carlos Santana. He is renowned for his signature guitar sound, which is characterized by highly expressive, sustained, blues-based lines overlaid on rich Latin and African percussion. Over a career spanning six decades, he has won 10 Grammy Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards and earned a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest guitarists of all time.

825h ago

Tim McDermott

@thebombshelter.bsky.social

Happy 79th birthday to Carlos Santana! From his second LP, a hit version of Tito Puente's "Oye Como Va." #1001CoverSongs Song # 549: m.youtube.com/watch?v=J7AT...

5117h ago

BluesMusic

@bluesmusic.bsky.social

Happy Birthday Carlos Santana🎸🎶 with The Wayne Shorter Group - Live in Finland, 1988.

227h ago

acleareyedsoul.bsky.social

@acleareyedsoul.bsky.social

I was blessed to see him play soul sacrifice at Woodstock. His whole set was incredible Current favorite if one can have a favorite ❤️ youtu.be/NJZW8U9bbmM?...

2618h ago

beatlesfan.bsky.social2

Wish I could have been at Woodstock. I did get his autograph.❣️✌️

speckynir.bsky.social1

Wished I was at Woodstock to see him but I was too young.

Robert

@evry1getsatrophy.bsky.social

Happy Birthday Carlos Humberto Santana Barragán 7/20/47. I hope you have a fantastic day sir. youtu.be/JlWx1LthL3M?...

198h ago

Dr Pop Culture USA

@drpopcultureusa.bsky.social

July 20, 1947: Carlos Santana, rock guitarist (Santana - "Black Magic Woman"), is born in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico.

194h ago

CtObserve

@ctobserve.bsky.social

Carlos Santana Kennedy Center Honors 2013 There may never be a better introduction than what Belafonte[RIP] delivered in honor of Santana at the Kennedy Center. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnxW...

2116h ago

MaryJ.A 🎧😎🎶🥼🔬🧫🍋🦜🦋

@mdybluze.bsky.social

Smooth Hold on Black Magic woman Oye Como va Evil ways

2116h ago

KevTheRev

@kevtherev.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to the legendary Carlos Santana, one of the greatest (and nicest) guitarists to ever grace us with his gift. Feliz cumpleaños, Maestro. 🙏🕯️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Whg...

1610h ago

Mr. Morbid (ミスター・モビッド)1

I prefer live versions of old concerts he did, like Woodstock over his actual studio albums. Both are great to listen to, but for me live performances tend to have better energy in the performances.

🐸🖕🐸 Heartless Creatures1

I'll start the melody on the orchestra.

Wiry

@wiryarky.bsky.social

It’s Carlos Santana’s 79th birthday. Here’s his Woodstock 1969 performance of “Soul Sacrifice” while reportedly under the influence of a pre-show “gift” from friend Jerry Garcia. m.youtube.com/watch?v=JaaT...

1015h ago

T-Race

@spacecadet500.bsky.social

music.apple.com/us/album/oye... #MusicChallenge #IsmuasMonthOfMusic July Day 20 Song that uses extended chords Oye Como Va Santana

1812h ago

Bri4Change (formerly Bri4Change2024 on Twitter)

@bri4change.bsky.social

I’m sure many people will say Black Magic Woman or Oye Como Va (which I call his Jewish song, and sing Oy Vey Como Va). I like those but I’m a big fan of Winning. youtu.be/0FmPg4lrBKc?...

1016h ago

WC_Cogswell

@cogswell.bsky.social

One of my favorites is: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙧 Carlos championed the blues icon, John Lee Hooker, for decades and they recorded this in 1989. youtu.be/zZqG5Yq5rCY

1416h ago

🦇 Batsy Cline 🦇

@batsyjcline.bsky.social

Feliz cimpleaños, Carlos! Impossible for me to pick a favorite, because there are at least a hundred that I love. I’ll pick this today. youtu.be/XxJDpyETDjE?...

1116h ago

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