Cindy Blackman Santana
Rock. Jazz. Fusion. The veteran drummer is at the top of her game.
Episode 293 of the Inside MusiCast podcast, hosted by Rick Such, titled "Cindy Blackman Santana" was published on October 20, 2023 and runs 69 minutes.
October 20, 2023 ·69m · Inside MusiCast
Summary
When Cindy Blackman Santana sits down at her drum kit and picks up a pair of sticks, this moment becomes the key that unlocks her world of creativity, spirituality, and freedom. Cindy has had a passion for drumming since she was very young, with jazz being the cornerstone. Her style is a fusion of influences from mentors and legends that carved their paths before her, such as Tony Williams, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes and many others. Her path to the world of music has been filled with connections that have led the way for her to show the world her incredible talent. From studying at Berklee, to an early gig with the Drifters, an 18 year stint with Lenny Kravitz, several solo projects and collaborations, to her current gig with Santana, Cindy puts her heart and soul into every note she plays. Here to chat with us about her incredible career in music is none other than Cindy Blackman Santana.
Episode Description
When Cindy Blackman Santana sits down at her drum kit and picks up a pair of sticks, this moment becomes the key that unlocks her world of creativity, spirituality, and freedom. Cindy has had a passion for drumming since she was very young, with jazz being the cornerstone. Her style is a fusion of influences from mentors and legends that carved their paths before her, such as Tony Williams, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Roy Haynes and many others. Her path to the world of music has been filled with connections that have led the way for her to show the world her incredible talent. From studying at Berklee, to an early gig with the Drifters, an 18 year stint with Lenny Kravitz, several solo projects and collaborations, to her current gig with Santana, Cindy puts her heart and soul into every note she plays. Here to chat with us about her incredible career in music is none other than Cindy Blackman Santana.
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