MJ on Santana's new album

[Hot_Street]

Santana will release an album containing new and previously released tracks titled Sentient. The LP follows the 2021 release of Carlos Santana and his band's 26th album, Blessings and Miracles.

The March 28 release includes collaborations with Smokey Robinson, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and the late Miles Davis and Michael Jackson. One of the new tracks is a different version of Santana's 2009 song with Robinson, "Please Don't Take Your Love," which focuses more on the guitarist here.

Another new track on Sentient is "Stranger in Moscow," Jackson's 1995 song that Santana reworks as a live instrumental showcase. "From Stravinsky to James Brown, it's all the same song, meaning it's all connected to the umbilical cord of humanity and planet Earth," Santana said.

Carlos Santana Announces New Album, 'Sentient'

Carlos Santana will release 'Sentient' in March 2025.

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For Michael Jackson fans, this album is a must-have! Sentient includes a breathtaking live instrumental rendition of MJ’s beautiful Stranger in Moscow. Santana’s guitar mastery brings the song’s raw emotion to life, capturing the same magic that made Michael’s original version so unforgettable.


And that’s not all! The album also revisits Whatever Happens, MJ’s soulful and powerful collaboration with Santana from Invincible. This Latin-infused gem remains a fan favorite, and hearing it in the context of this new album makes it even more special.

Carlos Santana's new album contains Michael Jackson songs - MJVibe

Get ready, MJ fans! Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is set to release his highly anticipated retrospective album, Sentient, on March 28

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[Hot_Street]

March 14th will see the debut release of a live instrumental cover of Michael Jackson’s haunting ballad “Stranger in Moscow,” recorded in 2007 with producer and drummer Narada Michael Walden’s band. It’s a devastating masterclass performance – Santana’s guitar playing is by turns soulful and poetic, blitzing and blinding, and always breathtakingly imaginative.
“Narada knew that I loved the song, so he arranged it with his band,” Santana remembers. “I showed up and we played it with no rehearsal. I’m basically singing it with my guitar. I’m visualizing Michael Jackson and what he would do – I got pretty close. I think when Michael listened to it, wherever he is, he smiled and said, ‘Yeah, that’s it.’”

Santana announces "Sentient" - Blues Rock Review

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that his passion-filled retrospective album, Sentient, will be

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[wendijane]

good

 

[Hot_Street]

I honestly can't wait for reviews from serious music magazines to finally take notice of Whatever Happens. I hope there are Michael's vocals on it.
They are! Watch the trailer:

 

[wendijane]

Lovely news! This looks great!
I just subbed too...

 

[Fuzball]

 

[MJ5]

 

[SmoothCriminal1995]

Love this! I can't wait to support this release

 

[ChanceToDance]

Just as I've been playing Whatever Happens on repeat lately, perfect timing lol. Looking forward to hearing the rendition of that song.

 

[Hot_Street]

I'm curious to see if Whatever Happens sounds different than on Invincible. It would be nice if it was remastered and if it was a different version.

 

[SmoothGangsta]

I'm assuming it'll just be an instrumental version. Still, will be cool to hear.

 

[Fuzball]

MJ vocals are present in the teaser video.

 

[SmoothGangsta]

MJ vocals are present in the teaser video.

Isn't that just the album version?

 

[Fuzball]

Isn't that just the album version?

It could be the album version or just stems of it.

 

[Piek]

When I look at the tracklist in the iTunes Store, some tracks have the words 'Sentient Version' in the title. But Whatever Happens doesn't. Also, the artist credit is 'Michael Jackson & Santana'... it's the only track that doesn't list Santana first. So I get the feeling this is just the album track from Invincible, nothing fancy.

 

[SmoothGangsta]

When I look at the tracklist in the iTunes Store, some tracks have the words 'Sentient Version' in the title. But Whatever Happens doesn't. Also, the artist credit is 'Michael Jackson & Santana'... it's the only track that doesn't list Santana first. So I get the feeling this is just the album track from Invincible, nothing fancy.

Yeah, it's clearly the album version in the teaser trailer.

 

[Hot_Street]

It's certainly not that exciting for us fans, but the rest of the world can look forward to it. I'm looking forward to the reactions.

 

[wendijane]

 

[wendijane]

It's certainly not that exciting for us fans, but the rest of the world can look forward to it. I'm looking forward to the reactions.

It Is quite a bit exciting Hot street. I appreciate the fact Santana (One of the world's greatest guitarists )supports Michael and us, Michael's fans!

 

[Piek]

Love this performance.

 

[wendijane]

Love this performance.

Me too. Made my day Piek!

 

[Hot_Street]

I wonder if someone could mix Michael's vocals with this instrumental.

 

[Friend&Flower]

It's certainly not that exciting for us fans, but the rest of the world can look forward to it. I'm looking forward to the reactions.

Agreed!!

 

[Hot_Street]

in the news today...

Carlos Santana releases ‘Stranger in Moscow’ from upcoming album, ‘Sentient’ – KSHE 95

Carlos Santana has shared another track from his upcoming album, Sentient.The latest release is a tribute to the late Michael Jackson, with a live instrumental

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Santana pays homage to Michael Jackson with "Stranger in Moscow" - Blues Rock Review

Multi-Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Carlos Santana has announced that his passion-filled retrospective album, Sentient, will be

bluesrockreview.com

Carlos Santana Shares Live Instrumental Michael Jackson Cover

Carlos Santana previewed his new album 'Sentient' with "Stranger in Moscow," a 2007 instrumental cover of a Michael Jackson song.

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Carlos Santana releases ‘Stranger in Moscow’ from upcoming album, 'Sentient' | ABC Audio Digital Syndication

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Santana's Michael Jackson “Stranger in Moscow” - MJVibe

To promote his new release, Santana just released "Stranger In Moscow" live video which you can all enjoy here

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[Hot_Street]

In a recent interview, Carlos Santana speaks about Michael Jackson and says he was not guilty of what he has been accused of.

Santana says Michael Jackson was not guilty! - MJVibe

In a recent interview, Carlos Santana speaks about Michael Jackson and says he was not guilty of what he has been accused of.

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[Hot_Street]

A first review:

A notable inclusion is Santana’s live instrumental take on “Stranger in Moscow,” a mid-90s Michael Jackson ballad.

“Whatever Happens,” a Jackson/Santana collaboration from Jackson’s final studio album, ‘Invincible,’ follows, serving as a double tribute to the “King of Pop.”

Review: Carlos Santana 'Sentient'

Album Review: Legendary Guitarist Carlos Santana 'Sentient' out March 28th via Candid Records, by Charlie Steffens

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[Hot_Street]

Whatever Happens

 

[Hot_Street]

This striking re-imagining of “Stranger in Moscow” sets the stage for “Whatever Happens,” a collaboration between Santana and Jackson from the latter’s 2001 Invincible album. The contrast between the two tracks is undeniable, with Jackson’s voice in “Whatever Happens” sounding almost like a resurrection, evoking a sense of reverence and reflection.

Carlos Santana Talks Michael Jackson’s Death - NewsBreak

Carlos Santana Reflects on ‘Sentient’ and His Powerful Collaborations with Michael Jackson Legendary guitarist Carlos Santana is gearing up to release his

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[wendijane]

Santana says Michael Jackson was not guilty! - MJVibe

In a recent interview, Carlos Santana speaks about Michael Jackson and says he was not guilty of what he has been accused of.

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ahhhhhhhhhhh Yep One of us I think M would have been thrilled Santana has his back (True friend , Macworthy, me thinks )because he liked guitars quite a bit.

 

[wendijane]

I miss M