{"product_id":"carlos-santana-a-biography-9780313354205","title":"Carlos Santana: A Biography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs eclectic and paradoxical as its subject, this is the first and only book about Carlos Santana that reveals the full sweep of his musical odyssey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarlos Santana: A Biography\u003c\/i\u003e explores the life and music of this extraordinary guitarist, ranging from his professional beginnings--his first regular gig was at a Tijuana strip club--and early success in San Francisco to the definitive songs and albums of the 1970s, the commercial resurgence with 1999's \u003ci\u003eSupernatural\u003c\/i\u003e, his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his current work with producer Bill Laswell. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnlike other biographies, this book offers a comprehensive look at Santana's transitions through a variety of musical styles beyond rock, including blues, salsa, jazz, and world music. It also portrays Santana as very much a child of the eclectic musical culture of the 1960s, as well as showing the profound influence of the New Age movement on Santana's life and music.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNorman Weinstein\u003c\/b\u003e is an independent scholar with widely published books and articles in the areas of popular music, poetry and literary criticism, and architecture.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Greenwood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50844332458258,"sku":"9780313354205","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_65412ac6-333a-46fe-97ef-4485194cd120.jpg?v=1737317109","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/carlos-santana-a-biography-9780313354205","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}