Carlos Santana joins host Stephen Kallao

More than 50 years since his band’s debut and millions of records sold, Carlos Santana just wants to make music that inspires you…You can hear it in the joy on his new album Blessings and Miracles—a title that also reflects Carlos’ sunny outlook on life. On the World Cafe, he talks about teaming up with an eclectic mix of musicians, including Chris Stapleton and the late Chick Corea, plus his long overdue reunion with “Smooth” collaborator Rob Thomas.

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*Shawn Colvin “Steady On” Steady On

Santana “Santana Celebration” Blessings and Miracles

Santana “Joy” Blessings and Miracles

Santana “Move” Blessings and Miracles

Santana “America For Sale” Blessings and Miracles

Santana “Angel Choir/All Together” Blessings and Miracles

Aretha Franklin “Chain Of Fools” Lady Soul

Fleetwood Mac “Oh Well” Then Play On

Cream “Crossroads” Wheels Of Fire

Tegan & Sara “Yellow” Crybaby

Luscious Jackson “Ladyfingers” Electric Honey

Hour Two
Richard Thompson “Easy There, Steady Now” Mirror Blue

The Heavy Heavy “Miles and Miles” Life and Life Only

Cowboy Junkies “A Common Disaster” Lay It Down

The Head and the Heart “Virginia (Wind in the Night)” Every Shade Of Blue

Moby “Pale Horses” Wait For Me

Wilco “Falling Apart (Right Now)” Cruel Country

Emmylou Harris “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight” Quarter Moon In A Ten Cent Town

The Black Keys “Wild Child” Dropout Boogie

Los Lobos “Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes” By The Light Of The Moon

Blues Traveler “But Anyway” Blues Traveler

H.E.R. “Dance To The Music” Minions: The Rise of Gru

Momma “Motorbike” Household Name

The Clash “I’m Not Down” London Calling

The Avett Brothers “High Steppin’ Closer Than Together

UB40 “Red Red Wine” Labour Of Love

*Optional Song