L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Esperanza Spalding’s surprise Grammy win for new artist in February was shocking considering the relatively unknown jazz artist beat out the phenomenon that is Justin Bieber and critical darlings Florence + the Machine and Mumford & Sons. It’s th... more info

NME — Musicians are up in arms over plans to axe 30 categories more info

ContactMusic — Paul Simon and Carlos Santana have joined a number of artists who are protesting the decision to cut more than 30 honours from the annual Grammy Awards. Officials at America's Recording Academy sparked outrage after announcing plans to axe a numbe... more info

ContactMusic — Carlos Santana, the influential American-Mexican guitarist, was booed by some sections of the Atlanta Braves' 'Turner Field' yesterday (15th May 2011) following a rant about the state's immigration policy. Carlos Santana was at the stadium to rece... more info

ContactMusic — Guitarist Carlos Santana criticised a tough new immigration law in Georgia as he was honoured in Atlanta on Sunday (15May11), branding the policy "anti-American". The Mexican-born rocker spoke out against the controversial legislation after receiv... more info

ContactMusic — Guitar legend Carlos Santana is adding some comedy to his new music tour - he's taking longtime pal and late night TV host George Lopez. The Grammy Award-winning musician is set to take the comedian/actor on the road as part of their joint Divine.... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Something to listen to while you're reading: Santana - Aqua Marine From the album "Marathon", written by Alan Pasqua and Carlos Santana. All the albums below are available for streaming in our SoundStream Player These are all new full album str... more info

ContactMusic — Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, Arcade Fire and Seal are among the stars who will take to the stage at this year's (11) prestigious Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. Organisers have been forced to announce the line-up for the annual event ahead... more info

ContactMusic — Rocker Carlos Santana has cancelled a concert in Christchurch, New Zealand as recovery efforts continue following last month's (Feb11) devastating earthquake. The guitarist and his band were due to play at the Cbs Canterbury Arena on 22 March (11)... more info

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