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Published: Dec. 3, 2020, 1:32 p.m.

For the second episode of Season 11, The Opus is curious to know the stories behind the liner notes to Abraxas. Sure, Carlos Santana was the face and name of the band, but he wasn\u2019t the voice and he didn\u2019t make up the totality of their signature sound.

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Of course, a good bandleader knows it\u2019s not always about them, and Santana was no exception to that rule. His crew of players were all virtuosos in reach of their respective areas, and together they created a signature rock 'n' roll hybrid.

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But, how did all of this talent find each other? Was San Francisco just teeming with genius in the late '60s? And, really, how do you write and record a sophomore album, perfect a new genre, all while the entire world is changing before you?

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Join host Jill Hopkins as she continues her journey through Abraxas. Along the way, she\u2019ll hear vital insights from Carlos Santana, in addition to his drummer Michael Shrieve, musicologist Mark Brill, historian Ashley Kahn, and musician AJ D\xe1vila of Davila 666.

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Featuring original music by Tony Piazza.

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Don't forget to enter our exclusive giveaway to win one (1) SE Santana Singlecut Trem in Egyptian Gold from PRS Guitars and a copy of Abraxas on vinyl.

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