Why is Santana so famous?
Carlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican American rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion. Santana is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1966 by Mexican-born American guitarist Carlos Santana. The band has had various recording and performing line-ups in its history, with Santana being the only consistent member.Carlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican American rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion.Santana is the debut studio album by American Latin rock band Santana, released on August 22, 1969, by Columbia Records. Over half of the album’s length is composed of instrumental music, recorded by what was originally a purely free-form jam band.
What does Santana mean?
Santana is a Spanish and Portuguese name beloved throughout South America that is a great choice for a spiritual family. It means “holy” or “saintly Anne” or “follower of Saint Anne,” the patron saint of unmarried women, housewives, grandmothers, and women in labor. As with many traditional names, Santana has generated numerous affectionate nicknames and shortened forms used by family and friends. Common diminutives include Santi, Tana, Ana, and the playful Tanny.The name Santana derives from the Spanish language and has its roots in the term Santana which translates to follower of St. Anna in English. This name’s origin can be traced back to the Christian tradition and pays homage to Saint Anna, the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus.