Watch legendary producer Rick Rubin discuss

the making of Africa Speaks 
June 7, 2019 – Music legend Carlos Santana has amassed an iconic body of work by pioneering a unique fusion of rock, Latin and jazz. On his new album, Africa Speaks, released today on Concord Records, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist goes deeper and further than ever before to create one of his most groundbreaking albums yet. Inspired by the melodies, sounds and rhythms of Africa, he enlisted legendary producer Rick Rubin, convened with his band at Rubin’s Shangri La Studios in Malibu, and recorded an astonishing number of tracks, many of them in one take. Another dramatic element in the creation of Africa Speaks came in the form of Spanish singer Buika, whose heavenly lead vocals cast a magical spell throughout the album.
Watch producer Rubin discuss the making of Africa Speaks here. Stream/download the album here.
In conjunction with the release of Africa Speaks, Santana will make several notable appearances, including PBS NewsHour (June 9), NPR All Things Considered, Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 (June 13), and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (June 18).
“fiery…compelling…” – Rolling Stone
“Santana’s multifaceted, proudly bilingual blues-Latin-rock-jazz-pop catalog invokes its own migrations and fusions, now linked to messages of positive thinking and global healing.” – The New York Times
“The upcoming album is called Africa Speaks and this sneak preview is promising. It features
the vocalist Concha Buika, herself a product of African presence on the island of Mallorca, flexing her formidable flamenco influences over a deep Afrobeat groove punctuated by a typically impressive Santana guitar solo…It seems that after 50 years, Carlos Santana is
even more inspired than ever.” – NPR Alt.Latino
“…a strikingly impressive effort from the guitar legend…” – Relix
“Much like African music itself, the disc is often joyous and inspirational. It’s a rich
and satisfying effort by one of the world’s greatest guitarists.” – The Blade

Africa Speaks track listing:

1.    Africa Speaks (4:47)

2.    Batonga (5:43)

3.    Oye Este Mi Canto (5:58)

4.    Yo Me Lo Merezco (6:12)

5.    Blue Skies (9:08)

6.    Paraísos Quemados (5:59)

7.    Breaking Down The Door (4:30)

8.    Los Invisibles (5:54)

9.    Luna Hechicera (4:47)

10. Bembele (5:51)

11. Candombe Cumbele (5:36)

 

Santana on the web:
Official Site: www.santana.com
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The love for music, and the desire to be an informer brought us to the world of entertainment. We have gradually built on a mission that has been goal in life: bringing Latin music to US masses. In 1999 our editor, Kike Posada, was selected “an influential personality in the realm of music for the 21st century” by The Miami Herald. He also received the ASCAP Ampt award for his support to Latin music and the prestigious Orquidea Award as a Colombian talent. He has an extensive professional experience as a journalist, radio programmer, music critic, member of NARAS and LARAS (Grammy). BOOM created the first radio program specialized in Latin alternative music in the United States, (see Billboard magazine 11/14/93.) Posada beginnings as a journalist took place in Bogota, at the Xavier University. There, he became the official voice of the station. Then became a record label executive. Managed the international market for Universal Music (formerly Polygram) Moving to the US in 1992, joined EMI-Capitol Records as South East Coast Promoter. But his dream of publishing a magazine, came true in 1996 (BOOM), and hasn’t stopped publishing ever since.