The iconic guitarist and his expert band, augmented by Spanish singer Buika, team up with legendary producer Rick Rubin
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has shared a new track “Los Invisibles” from his upcoming album, Africa Speaks, on Concord Records. Watch the animated cover for the track, here.
Enlisting legendary producer Rick Rubin, the iconic guitarist and his eight-piece band (which also includes Santana’s wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, on drums), convened at Rubin’s Shangri La Studios in Malibu, and in a joyous and stimulating 10-day period they recorded an astonishing number of tracks, many of them in one take.
Another dramatic element in the creation of “Los Invisibles” came in the form of Spanish singer Buika, whose heavenly lead vocals cast a magical spell throughout the album. Santana, now 50 years into his remarkable career, has succeeded in creating a compelling, energy-infused album. A vision that transcends generational, cultural and geographical boundaries. It will rank as one of his most important and memorable works.