I can still remember the first time I heard Santana. His music played a significant role in the way I would begin to listen to new emerging music. With a psychedelic blend of unworldly guitar, and a wealth of instruments that spanned the world in origin, music was changing the way I engaged with the world.
As of today, there are 24 Santana studio albums, all varying in style and intent. (For me, Caravanserai still reigns supreme!) In addition, there are more singles than you can comfortably still still and count (although there are a set of essential ones that totally satisfy).
On June 7, Concord Records will release number 25, being called Africa Speaks. With Santana’s earlier released EP (In Search Of Mona Lisa – January 2019), we got the notice that an new album was planned for later in the year. This is that promise.
Africa Speaks will contain eleven new songs, and will be produced by producer of note, Rick Rubin. Africa Speaks will be issued on CD, DD, and on vinyl LP. Listen to first track from Africa Speaks, “Los Invisibles” below.
Africa Speaks – Santana
01 Africa Speaks
02 Batonga
03 Oye Este Mi Canto
04 Yo Me Lo Meresco
05 Blue Skies
06 Paraísos Quemados
07 Breaking Down The Door
08 Los Invisibles
09 Luna Hechicera
10 Bembele
11 Candombe Cumbele