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American rock band renowned for fusing Latin rhythms, blues, jazz, and psychedelic rock into an influential signature sound. Formed in San Francisco in 1966 by Mexican-American guitarist Carlos Santana, the band achieved global fame after their iconic performance at Woodstock (1969). Their self-titled debut album (1969) and follow-up 'Abraxas' (1970) became classics. Despite frequent lineup changes, Carlos Santana remains the driving force, guiding the band through evolving styles. Santana has won 10 Grammy Awards, including a record-tying nine for their 1999 comeback album 'Supernatural'.

• The band's Woodstock performance was unplanned; they were added last-minute after another act canceled. Their improvisational 11-minute rendition of 'Soul Sacrifice' became legendary.
• Carlos Santana experienced a spiritual awakening in the early 1970s, joining guru Sri Chinmoy and changing his name to Devadip. This shift influenced albums like 'Caravanserai' (1972), moving toward jazz fusion.
• The 1999 album 'Supernatural' revived their career after a commercial slump. Collaborations with Rob Thomas ('Smooth') and others made it a global phenomenon, selling over 30 million copies.
• In 2013, Santana members filed a lawsuit against Carlos Santana over trademark rights, claiming he attempted to monopolize the band's name. The dispute was settled out of court.
• Carlos Santana collapsed on stage in 2010 due to severe dehydration and heat exhaustion but recovered fully after brief hospitalization.