Carlos Santana is an American guitarist, best known as the founding member of the rock band Santana.
Carlos Santana Biography
| Real Name | Carlos Humberto Santana |
| Nickname | Carlos Santana |
| Profession | Musician, songwriter |
| Date of Birth | 20 July 1947 |
| Age | 78 years, as of 2025 |
| Birth Place | Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Autlan de Navarro, Jalisco, Mexico |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Ethnicity | Not known |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Mission High School |
| College | None |
| Education Qualification | Not attended college |
Carlos Santana Age
Carlos Santana was born on 20 July 1947 in Aultlan de Navarro in Jalisco, Mexico. He is 78 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Cancer.
Carlos Santana Wife
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Devorah King (m. 1973, div. 2007) Cindy Blackman (m. 2010) |
| Children | Son – Salvador Daughters – Angelica and Stella |
Carlos Santana Family
| Father’s Name | Update soon |
| Mother’s Name | Update soon |
| Brother’s Name | Jorge Santana (younger) |
| Sister’s Name | Update soon |
Career
| Debut | Discography – 1973: Love Devotion Surrender (studio album) He is the leader of the Band Santana. |
| Awards | 10 – Grammy Awards 3 – Latin Grammy Awards |
Carlos Santana Albums, Songs
| Albums/Songs | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Love Devotion Surrender | 1973 |
| Illuminations | 1974 |
| Oneness-Silver Dreams Golden Reality | 1979 |
| The Swing of Delight | 1980 |
| Havana Moon | 1983 |
| Blues for Salvador | 1987 |
| Santana Brothers | 1993 |
Carlos Santana’s Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 180 cm In meters – 1.80 cm In feet & inches – 5’11” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 176 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
Carlos Santana Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $120 Million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Under review |
| Salary (approx) | Under review |
| Income Source | Music, writing, investment, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Carlos Santana –
- Carlos Santana learned to play the violin at age five and the guitar at age eight under his father, who was a mariachi musician.
- His younger brother Jorge also became a professional guitarist.
- At the age of 12, Carlos became a roadie, and eventually he joined Javier as a bass player.
- The Santanas moved to San Francisco, where his father had steady work.
- In October 1966, Santana started the Santana Blues Band.
- By 1968, the band had begun to incorporate different types of influences into their electric blues.
- Between the ages of 10 and 12, he was sexually abused by an American man who brought him across the border.
- Santana graduated from James Lick Middle School and left Mission High School in 1965.
- He was accepted at California State University and Humboldt State University, but he did not attend college.
- Santana’s band was signed by Columbia Records, which shortened its name to simply “Santana”.
- From 1973 to 2007, he was married to Deborah King, daughter of Blues musician Saunders King.
- Santana has three children with Deborah King, named Salvador, Stella, and Angelica.
- In 2007, King filed for divorce after 34 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.
- In December 2010, Santana married Cindy Blackman and currently lives in Las Vegas.
FAQ:
How old is Carlos Santana?
78 years, as of 2025
Who is Carlos Santana’s first wife?
Deborah King from 1973 to 2007.
Who’s Carlos Santana’s second wife?
Carlos Santana married Cindy Blackman in December 2010.
What is Carlos Santana’s net worth?
$120 million (As of 2025)
Does Carlos Santana have any children?
Carlos Santana has three children: Salvador, Stella, and Angelica.