Abraxas

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Santana’s 1970 follow-up to their Woodstock-propelled smash ’69 debut found leader Carlos Santana further expanding his San Francisco group’s already broad musical boundaries. To wit: two hit singles that emanated from opposite ends of the spectrum–“Black Magic Woman”, originally written and recorded by English blues-rock guitarist Peter Green and Fleetwood Mac, and New York Latin percussionist/dance music king Tito Puente’s infectious “Oye Como Va”. Tying blues, rock, and salsa together in one pan-cultural package, Abraxas also featured such standout tracks as “Gypsy Queen”, “Singing Winds”, and “Crying Beasts”. The latter two underscored the growing Eastern sensibilities of guitarist Santana.

Tracklist

Singing Winds, Crying Beasts 4:48
Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen 5:17
Oye Como Va 4:17
Incident At Neshabur 4:58
Se A Cabo 2:49
Mother’s Daughter 4:25
Samba Pa Ti 4:46
Hope You’re Feeling Better 4:10
El Nicoya 1:29