The 65-year-old is in awe of Indian artistes like Ravi Shankar and feels that Indian music can have a profound effect on people.
New Delhi:
International guitar legendCarlos Santana, who is all set for his maiden trip to Indiathis week, says he is quite familiar with Indian music andfinds it very intense.
The 65-year-old is in awe of Indian artistes like RaviShankar and feels that Indian music can have a profound effecton people.
"I have listened to Ravi Shankar. It transcends gravityof time, taking you to meditation and having a profound effecton people. I find Indian music very intense, humorous attimes. When I listen to the raagas at 3AM in the morning, it'slike taking an inner shower," Santana told PTI in an emailinterview from the US.
The 10-time Grammy winner, who shot to fame in the late1960s and early 1970s with his band Santana, is a pioneer ofrock, Latin music and jazz fusion.
The Mexican-American rock guitarist, who will be playingin Bangalore (October 26) and Delhi (October 28) as part ofthe Vladivar Rock N India, said he is aware of his fanfollowing in India and is glad to be finally coming to thecountry to perform.
"People love us. I am honored. Let's just say thesituation didn't lend itself earlier. I am excited, honoredand grateful to tour India," said Santana.
Santana also plans to visit some historic temples tosample Indian sculpture and spirituality."I am particularly interested in visiting some templesfor their texture, imagery and the kindness on this tour," hesaid.
Santana's Indian fans will hear him play some of hisclassic hits such as 'Black Magic Woman', 'Smooth', 'EvilWays', 'Dance Into The Night', 'Oye Como Va', 'Maria Maria','While My Guitar Gently Sweeps' for close to three hours athis concert here.
"We will be playing close to three hours. We will playyesterday, today and tomorrow for our fans," said Santana. Having been on the music scene for almost four decadesnow, Santana said he still finds inspiration to make music.
"It's not difficult at all. I find I can get togetherwith Lady Gaga, Metallica, or the latest grammy winner, Adele.You need to be present with love and with caring. For me, themost important thing is to find the right song," he said.
Santana rued the fact that the music world has changed somuch over the years that technology has taken it over andpeople with no real talent have become singers these days.
"Technology has taken over music and not the other wayround. People who cannot sing get out there with theircomputers with everything programmed and recorded. Technologyis making plumbers into musicians. I make technology work forme. We do Live Live shows and prefer them over studio albums," he said.
The 65-year-old is in awe of Indian artistes like RaviShankar and feels that Indian music can have a profound effecton people.
"I have listened to Ravi Shankar. It transcends gravityof time, taking you to meditation and having a profound effecton people. I find Indian music very intense, humorous attimes. When I listen to the raagas at 3AM in the morning, it'slike taking an inner shower," Santana told PTI in an emailinterview from the US.
The 10-time Grammy winner, who shot to fame in the late1960s and early 1970s with his band Santana, is a pioneer ofrock, Latin music and jazz fusion.
The Mexican-American rock guitarist, who will be playingin Bangalore (October 26) and Delhi (October 28) as part ofthe Vladivar Rock N India, said he is aware of his fanfollowing in India and is glad to be finally coming to thecountry to perform.
"People love us. I am honored. Let's just say thesituation didn't lend itself earlier. I am excited, honoredand grateful to tour India," said Santana.
Santana also plans to visit some historic temples tosample Indian sculpture and spirituality."I am particularly interested in visiting some templesfor their texture, imagery and the kindness on this tour," hesaid.
Santana's Indian fans will hear him play some of hisclassic hits such as 'Black Magic Woman', 'Smooth', 'EvilWays', 'Dance Into The Night', 'Oye Como Va', 'Maria Maria','While My Guitar Gently Sweeps' for close to three hours athis concert here.
"We will be playing close to three hours. We will playyesterday, today and tomorrow for our fans," said Santana. Having been on the music scene for almost four decadesnow, Santana said he still finds inspiration to make music.
"It's not difficult at all. I find I can get togetherwith Lady Gaga, Metallica, or the latest grammy winner, Adele.You need to be present with love and with caring. For me, themost important thing is to find the right song," he said.
Santana rued the fact that the music world has changed somuch over the years that technology has taken it over andpeople with no real talent have become singers these days.
"Technology has taken over music and not the other wayround. People who cannot sing get out there with theircomputers with everything programmed and recorded. Technologyis making plumbers into musicians. I make technology work forme. We do Live Live shows and prefer them over studio albums," he said.
