Cindy Blackman Santana: The Music, Message & Meaning of Coherence

Cindy Blackman Santana returns to Boomerocity for her fifth conversation with Randy Patterson, this time for an in-depth discussion of her new album, Coherence. Cindy takes us inside an album built around musical conversation, improvisation, spirituality, love, and the belief that seemingly different voices can create something powerful when they truly listen to one another. We talk about her remarkable musical relationship with Carlos Santana; "The Message Is Love," featuring Carlos and an introduction from Snoop Dogg; and "Guitar Love," which brings together Carlos and legendary guitarist John McLaughlin. That last collaboration creates an interesting Boomerocity connection: Randy interviewed McLaughlin last year and talked with him about Cindy. Now Randy gets to bring that conversation full circle. Cindy also discusses the philosophy behind Coherence, the freedom she finds through improvisation, and why music remains such a powerful vehicle for connection. It's a conversation about much more than drumming. It's about creativity, communication, spirituality, and the continuing journey of one of contemporary music's most distinctive musicians. Listen now to Cindy Blackman Santana on Boomerocity.