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Abraxas (album)

Abraxas is the second album by psychedelic rock band Santana, released in September of 1970 (see 1970 in music). The album's mix of salsa, rock and roll, jazz and other influences have made it a classic psychedelic record. Abraxas is generally considered the best album in Santana's career.

The Songs

1. "Singing Winds, Crying Beasts" (Carabello) - 4:48
2. "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" (Green/Szabo) - 5:24
3. "Oye Como Va" (Tito Puente) - 4:19
4. "Incident at Neshabur" (Gianquinto/Santana) - 5:02
5. "Se a Cabo" (Areas) - 2:51
6. "Mother's Daughter" (Rolie) - 4:28
7. "Samba Pa Ti" (Santana) - 4:47
8. "Hope You're Feeling Better" (Rolie) - 4:07
9. "El Nicoya" (Areas) - 1:32

Singles

• 1970 - "Black Magic Woman"
• 1971 - "Oye Como Va"
• 1971 - "Hope You're Feeling Better"

Personnel

• Michael Shrieve - Drums
• José Chepitó Areas - Percussion, Conga, Timbales
• Gregg Rolie - Keyboards, Vocals
• David Brown - Bass, Guitar (Bass), Engineer
• Mike Carabello - Percussion, Conga
• Fred Catero - Producer
• John Fiore - Engineer
• Alberto Gianquinto - Piano
• Mati Klarwein - Illustrations
• Rico Reyes - Percussion
• Carlos Santana - Guitar, Vocals, Producer
• Bob Venosa - Artwork, Graphic Design