Black Magic Man

Now,on October 28,an entire generation that missed watching the Latin rock guitarist live,will get a chance as he performs at Galgotias University near Buddh International Circuit in Delhi,as part of F1 Rocks with Vladivar. “Even though this is officially my first visit to India,I had a spiritual guru here from 1972 to 1981. I would like to see the temples. They don’t have to be rich or lavish. They can be simple but powerful,” says Santana. He hasn’t kept his spiritual side hidden and promises a memoir that will release next year. He says,“It is all about spiritual triumph,and away from the usual tradition of shallow juicy stories. It is more about sharing with the spiritual mechanics and how I was able to grow.” Till that makes an appearance at a bookstore near you,give his latest instrumental album,Shape Shifter,that released earlier this year,a listen.

Revered as a guitar god across the world and considered to be a pioneer in fusing Latin tunes with rock sounds,Santana has 10 Grammys to his credit. It’s his peculiar style of uninhibited guitar solos that has earned him the reputation of a rockstar. The beautiful,soul-stirring guitar riffs in tracks such as No one to depend on,Black magic woman and The Beatles cover While my guitar gently weeps are clear favourites. The ’90s was a troublesome decade as the swing in rock ‘n’ roll changed,but that was till he recorded the hit single,Into the night,with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. “I am 65 now and it is not impossible to create music with Lady Gaga or Adele as long as it’s the right song,” he remarks. Promising an interesting two-and-a half-hour long set,he adds,“My show will not be boring or traditional and it will take you through a large collection of music.”

Apart from musical influences such as blues performers B.B. King and John Lee Hooker,Santana also credits visionaries from various fields for his success. He says,“I still see my parents guiding me. From Einstein and Sri Aurobindo to Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso — the key is focus. The sound I have is symbiotic and it cuts across geographies and generations.”

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