![]() Plus, the percussion section is particularly vibrant on this track. Next is the band’s concert staple, the instrumental “Toussaint L’Overture,” on which Carlos delivers some simple but smooth tuneful guitar work. It’s smooth R&B feel clashes with the Latin-rock flavor of the other songs. “Make Somebody Happy,” from Milagro, showcases the vocalists - especially Ligertwood - but is a little off kilter from the rest of the album. What he uses currently, as well as the history of the amps, guitars, effects, and more that he has been using throughout his career. (It was quite possibly a mistake, but sounds great.) In one of his few solo appearances, Carlos’ brother Jorge Santana takes the first half of the first solo, which he starts with a very unusual melodic phrase. ![]() The vocals are powerful, the piano parts are traditionally Latin with a slight jazzy twist, and Carlos delivers two excellent solos. This is one of those case where one of the band’s live versions is much more compelling than the original studio cut. One of the standout tracks on the album is “Guajira,” originally recorded on Santana III. And, in traditional style, he throws in melodic bits from other songs here and there. Again, Carlos plays around with the melody, and does so very engagingly throughout. Watch the Videoįollowing is one of Santana’s most beloved instrumentals: the haunting “Samba Pa Ti,” also from Abraxas. Check out the new video for this guitar and percussion-driven song by the leading Santana Tribute and Latin-rock band.
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