On Blessings and Miracles, music legend and guitar master Carlos Santana
delivers one of the most ambitious, inspired and flat-out magical records of his
storied career. There’s thrilling feats of bravura musicianship that pair the
guitar master with fellow icons like Chick Corea and Steve Winwood, knockout
rockers with Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Living Colour’s Corey Glover,
and genre-bending, hook-filled celebrations featuring Rob Thomas, Chris
Stapleton, G-Eazy, American Authors and Ally Brooke, among others. The record
also features bravura performances from members of Santana’s touring band
(including drummer Cindy Blackman Santana and singer Tommy Anthony), as well as
impeccable vocals and keyboards by the guitarist’s son, Salvador Santana, and
stunning lead vocals by daughter, Stella Santana.
Santana spent much of the past two years recording Blessings and Miracles,
serving as producer and collaborating with other record makers, including
collaborating with a host of brilliant writers and producers including Chris
Stapleton, Diane Warren, Rick Rubin, Gregg Wattenberg, Peter Stengaard and
Narada Michael Walden, As for the stellar talents that appear alongside him on
Blessings and Miracles, Santana admits that he’s sometimes surprised at how
they magically enter his life. “I don’t choose people – it’s like
I’m chosen,” he says. “But, of course, I’m honoured to work with such
incredible artists. I'm a surfer riding those waves that become songs by
different artists, creators and architects. I’m very fortunate that I have
the opportunity to do that. It’s a gift I don’t take for granted.”
