Fifty years ago, in 1967, guitarist Carlos Santana was a dish washer at a drive-in. Two years later, the band Santana played Woodstock and the exposure helped propel their self-titled first album into a hit. It was followed in the next two years by the successful Abraxas and Santana III.
Last spring saw the release of Santana IV, the latest studio album that reunites the classic early ’70s lineup featuring Carlos Santana, Gregg Rolie, Neal Schon, Michael Carabello, and Michael Shrieve. This was the first time in 45 years, since the 1971 multi-platinum classic Santana III, that the quintet had recorded together.
The 69-year-old award-winning guitarist plays four dates in Japan between touring Australia and the US. There is no doubt that tickets will fly, so get in quick!

Mexican-American blues-Latin-fusion guitarist and band
• Chuo Gymnasium, Osaka • Rock • 7pm • ¥12,100/¥13,100 • Tel: 06-6341-4506