The iconic guitarist has personally handpicked 30 of his favorite tracks for the project, which showcases highlights from his 2003-2019 musical output spanning 2003-2019.
In the wake of his 1999 smash, “Supernatural”, Santana went on to release seven albums over the past two decades – from 2002’s “Shaman” to 2019’s US Top 5 set, “Africa Speaks.”
When choosing his favorite tracks for “Splendiferous Santana”, Carlos selected nine songs each from “Shaman” and 2005’s “All That I Am”, six from 2014’s “Corazón”, three from 2007's “Ultimate Santana”, two from “Africa Speaks” and one from 2012's “Shape Shifter.”
Guest artists collaborating with Santana on the “Splendiferous Santana” compilation include Plácido Domingo ("Novus"), Ismaila and Touré Kunda ("Con Santana"), will.i.am ("I Am Somebody"), Samuel Rosa (Saideira), Los Fabulosos Cadillacs ("Mal Bicho"), Macy Gray ("Amoré (Sexo)"), Seal ("You Are My Kind"), Chad Kroeger ("Into the Night"), Sean Paul and Joss Stone ("Cry Baby Cry"), Anthony Hamilton ("Twisted"), Musiq ("Nothing At All"), Citizen Cope ("Sideways"), Alejandro Lerner ("Hoy Es Adios"), Diego Torres ("Amor Correspondido"), Kirk Hammett ("Trinity"), Tina Turner ("The Game of Love"), Gloria Estefan ("Beijo de Longe"), Romeo Santos ("Margarita"), Bo Bice ("Brown Skin Girl"), Steven Tyler ("Just Feel Better"), Juanes ("La Flaca") and Buika ("Yo Me Lo Merezco," "Candombe Cumbele").
“Splendiferous is a vision collection of incredible songs that I feel needed to be shared with the listeners’ heart,” says Santana. “I personally compiled the songs in a flow that speaks to me and tells a story, outside of time. The songs are assigned and designed to unite and celebrate humanity and bring healing and intimacy. I invite you to turn it up and join us for a glorious ride and enjoy ‘The Summer of Santana!’ It’s going to be Splendiferous!”
Santana recently announced fall US dates for his “Blessings And Miracles” tour; the 3-week, 15-show run – which will mark the guitarist’s return to the stage after a year off – will open in Atlantic City, NJ on September 11 and run into early October.
Santana
“Splendiferous Santana”
Streaming compilation and playlist
Release date: July 2
01. Novus ft. Plácido Domingo - Shaman (2002)
02. Eres La Luz - Shape Shifter (2012)
03. Aye Aye Aye - Shaman (2002)
04. Con Santana ft. Ismaila, Touré Kunda - All That I Am (2005)
05. Adouma - Shaman (2002)
06. El Fuego - All That I Am (2005)
07. Hermes - All That I Am (2005)
08. I Am Somebody ft. will.i.am - All That I Am (2005)
09. Saideira ft. Samuel Rosa - Corazón (Deluxe Version) (2014)
10. Mal Bicho ft. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Corazón (Deluxe Version) (2014)
11. Da Tu Amor - All That I Am (2005)
12. Amoré (Sexo) ft. Macy Gray - Shaman (2002)
13. You Are My Kind ft. Seal - Shaman (2002)
14. Into the Night ft. Chad Kroeger - Ultimate Santana (2007)
15. Cry Baby Cry ft. Sean Paul, Joss Stone - All That I Am (2005)
16. Twisted ft. Anthony Hamilton - All That I Am (2005)
17. Nothing At All ft. Musiq - Shaman (2002)
18. Sideways ft. Citizen Cope - Shaman (2002)
19. Hoy Es Adios ft. Alejandro Lerner - Shaman (2002)
20. Amor Correspondido ft. Diego Torres - Corazón (Deluxe Version) (2014)
21. Yo Me Lo Merezco ft. Buika - Africa Speaks (2019)
22. Trinity ft. Kirk Hammett & Robert Randolph - All That I Am (2005)
23. The Game of Love ft. Tina Turner - Ultimate Santana (2007)
24. Beijo de Longe ft. Gloria Estefan - Corazón (Deluxe Version) (2014)
25. Margarita ft. Romeo Santos - Corazón (Deluxe Version) (2014)
26. Brown Skin Girl ft. Bo Bice - All That I Am (2005)
27. Just Feel Better ft. Steven Tyler - Ultimate Santana (2007)
28. La Flaca ft. Juanes - (2014 single)
29. Candombe Cumbele ft. Buika - Africa Speaks (2019)
30. Victory Is Won - Shaman (2002)
See also:
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