Carlos Santana recently deleted his apology for saying a ‘woman is a woman and a man is a man’ at his New Jersey concert .
Cell phone video of his speech went viral on Twitter/X after it resurfaced on YouTube on August 19. In the video, the 76-year old musician spoke as his band played in the background and. the crowd cheered.
“When God made you and me, before we came out of the womb, you know who you are and what you are,” he said, as the audience applauded. “Later on, when you grow out of it, you see things, and you start believing that you could be something that it sounds good, but you know it ain’t right.”
The “Oye Como Va” singer continued: “Because a woman is a woman and a man is a man. That’s it. Whatever you wanna do in the closet, that’s your business. I’m OK with that.”
He then expressed his solidarity with comedian Dave Chappelle who recently faced backlash for his comments about the transgender community.
The legendary guitarist apologized in a Facebook post, saying, “I am sorry for my insensitive comments. They don’t reflect that I want to honor and respect all person’s ideals and beliefs. I realize that what I said hurt people and that was not my intent. I sincerely apologize to the transgender community and everyone I offended.”
But he deleted the apology and replaced it with a post that stated: “the energy of consciousness generates its own kind. hate begets hate love begets love.”
If one were to sculpt sound into soulful landscapes, the sculptor might resemble Carlos Santana. From his mystical riffs to the timbre of musical tradition resonating from his guitar, Santana is a virtuoso whose artistry transcends simple genre classifications. Whether you hear the opening bars of “Black Magic Woman” or the spellbinding collaborations in Supernatural, you’re hearing the heartbeat of an artist whose contributions to music are, frankly, immeasurable. Speaking of measurements, though, the monetary yardstick hovers at an impressive $50 million in 2023, according to IdolNetWorth.
The Nexus Of Notes: Early Life & Genesis
Mexican born American guitarist Carlos Santana performs live on stage with the rock group Santana at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana on 2nd May 1993. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)
Carlos Santana was born in 1947 in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico. His early environment was saturated with musical notes—his father, a mariachi musician, introduced him to the violin at a young age. But the six strings of a guitar sang a different kind of song to Carlos, one that would chart his destiny. Relocating to San Francisco during his adolescence was a seismic shift, providing young Santana with a hotbed of musical and cultural exploration.
Synchronicity & Sound: The Professional Odyssey
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 23 : Multi-Grammy Winner Carlos Santana is joined by Rob Thomas and Clive Davis backstage at the Grammy Awards Show, February 23, 2000 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./Getty Images)
The world first felt the full force of Santana’s artistry at Woodstock in 1969, and, boy, did it resonate. His eponymous band’s debut album Santana would follow shortly, unleashing hits like “Evil Ways” that gained instant acclaim. Through the 1970s and beyond, his virtuosity only continued to blossom. Take Abraxas, the album that gifted us “Oye Como Va,” or the aforementioned Supernatural, which won nine Grammy Awards and delivered the iconic track “Smooth” featuring Rob Thomas. This is not a curriculum vitae; it’s a tapestry of culture and emotion woven into sound.
The Personal Palette: Carlos Unplugged
HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 10: Recording artists Sergio Vallin, Juan Calleros, Alex Gonzalez, Carlos Santana and Fher Olvera attend a ceremony honoring Maná with the 2,573rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 10, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
The man behind the music is intriguingly spiritual, influenced by metaphysical philosophies and Eastern spiritual practices. He’s been happily married to drummer Cindy Blackman since 2010, and he fiercely advocates for educational efforts through the Milagro Foundation, which he established with his then-wife Deborah in 1998.
Not Just Strings & Strums: Ventures & Altruism
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 17: Carlos Santana attends the “Carlos” Premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival at Beacon Theatre on June 17, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)
One might think that Santana’s business repertoire would strictly be musical, but the man’s a maestro in diversification. There’s a line of women’s shoes, a chain of upscale Mexican restaurants called Maria Maria, and a range of Santana-branded musical instruments. He’s also a philanthropist of note, with the Milagro Foundation contributing millions to underprivileged children for their education, health, and welfare.
Finale: The Everlasting Resonance
Carlos Santana’s life is not merely a tale of musical excellence; it’s an ode to diversity, a tribute to spirituality, and a testament to the richness that results when one remains committed to both craft and community.
Earlier this week, Carlos Santana left many worried after the legendary guitarist passed out during a show in Michigan. Santana is currently on the Miraculous Supernatural 2022 tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, and they were all performing at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan when Santana took the fall. Luckily, he was able to get up and walk away under his own power, but now, it will be a little while until fans see him rocking out on stage. That’s because according to NME, a press release recently announced that Santana has postponed the next six dates of his tour to ensure that he recovers fully.
In the statement, Santana’s manager Michael Vrionis said the guitarist was “doing well and is anxious to be back on stage soon.” He added that Santana’s doctors “have recommended that [he] gets rest to recuperate fully.” The statement arrives after Santana’s wife hopped on social media to tell fans that “he’ll be as good as new soon” while also thanking them for their “prayers, love, care [and] concern.”
The day after Santana passed out on stage, he took to Facebook to explain what happened and assure fans that he was okay. “To one and all,” he wrote. “Cindy and I, we are good just taking it easy. Forgot to eat and drink water, so i was dehydrated and passed out. Blessings and miracles to you all.”
Fans at a Michigan show on Tuesday night ended the night quite worried as Carlos Santanpassed out on stage during the show. Santana was performing at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Michigan when he took the fall on stage, but luckily, he was able to get up a short time later and walk away under his own power. The incident occurred during the Miraculous Supernatural 2022 tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, and afterward, Santana shared an update on his well-being through messages from himself and his team.
Santana’s team was the first to share a message as they did through a message on the famed guitarist’s Facebook page. “Rock Legend Carlos Santana was over-taken by heat exhaustion and dehydration during a concert Tuesday (July 5) evening in Michigan,” the message read. “The guitar great was taken from his show at Pine Knob Music Theatre (formerly DTE Energy Music Theatre), an outdoor amphitheater in Clarkston, some 40 miles northwest of Detroit, Michigan.”
They continued, “Carlos was taken to the emergency department at McLaren Clarkston for observation and is doing well, it was announced by Santana’s manager Michael Vrionis tonight.” Santana himself chimed in with a message of his own a short time later. “To one and all,” he wrote. “Cindy and I, we are good just taking it easy. Forgot to eat and drink water, so i dehydrated and passed out. Blessings and miracles to you all.”
Music icon Carlos Santana is recovering after collapsing on stage during a Tuesday night concert in Michigan.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the legendary and Grammy-winning guitarist passed out about an hour into his performance at the Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkson, Michigan. The venue is 40 miles outside of Detroit.
The show was canceled after 20 minutes of first aid was provided on stage. Santana was carted off the stage.
Later in the evening, Santana’s management released a message stating he passed out due to a combination of “heat exhaustion and dehydration.” He is now reportedly doing well.
Santana is currently on the Miraculous Supernatural Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire.
