Santana & Eric Clapton - Jingo

This is a performance by Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana from the Crossroads guitar festival. Clapton joins Santana on stage for one of the songs he has made famous. The song "Jingo" was originally recorded under the name "Jin-go-lo-ba" by Nigerian drummer and recording artist Babatunde Olatunji. Santana re-arranged the song for a more modern three piece rock orchestra setting, something he has done many times throughout his career, like the song "Oye Como Va" that he also re-arranged. The song was released on Santana's 1969 record simply titled "Santana".
It's a great performance, you can really tell that the two guitarists dig jamming with each other, and Clapton leaves plenty of space for Santana to solo, a good and energetic performance, gotta love Santana.

Enjoy ; )

Santana - Oye Como Va

This is a performance from the "Live By Request" DVD featuring Santana performing live, and with some guest artists. It's a great performance, the band is just perfectly in sync, and everything rocks. Santna's guitar solo is amazing, and the solo on the Hammond Organ is just the highlight of the performance.
DVD can be purchased; click here for USA and here for Europe.

The song was originally done by Latin jazz and mambo musician Tito Puente. His version is a little slower and features other instruments, like a horn section and an acoustic piano. Here Santana talks about how he rearranged the song.
It's a great song and a smoking performance.

Enjoy ; )