Featured Release
Cindy Blackman Santana
Coherence
Celebrated drummer, bandleader, and composer Cindy Blackman Santana has been a force to be reckoned with since her 1987 debut album, Arcane, featuring jazz legends Wallace Roney, Joe Henderson, Kenny Garrett, and Buster Williams. Fast forward to 2026, and Cindy commands that same power with her new album, Coherence: a once-in-a-lifetime musical journey combining jazz, rock, fusion, and spirituality, featuring special guests John McLaughlin and Carlos Santana. Buckle up for a masterclass in modern music from one of the most electrifying drummers to ever do it.
Vinyl Track List:
SIDE A
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Illumination
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The Message Is Love - With Carlos Santana
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Coherence Tapestry
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Coherence - With Carlos Santana
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Coherence Embrace
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SyZyGy
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Psychedelic Movie House - With Carlos Santana
SIDE B
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Guitar Love - With John McLaughlin & Carlos Santana
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Capri - With Carlos Santana
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Alkebulan
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Sanctuary - With Carlos Santana
Cindy Blackman Santana Biography
Cindy Blackman Santana is a virtuoso drummer whose artistry spans the realms of jazz and rock. As a bandleader and musician, Cindy is a sound innovator with a passion for pushing creative boundaries and exploring movement and change. She is as known for the nuances and colors she brings to her beats and fills as she is for the sheer power of her soulful playing. From the beginning of her career as a busking street performer in New York City in the ’80s through the present day, Cindy has been touring the globe and making albums with artists including Pharoah Sanders, Santana, Lenny Kravitz, Cassandra Wilson, Bill Laswell, Joss Stone, Joe Henderson, Buckethead, Don Pullen, Hugh Masakela, and Angela Bofill