The universal tone - Carlos Santana

The intimate and long-awaited memoir of guitar legend Carlos Santana

In the realm of guitar gods, Carlos Santana stands alone for his instantly recognisable sound that blended electric blues, psychedelic rock, Latin and modern jazz.

Carlos Santana's memoir traces the journey from his teenage years playing strip bars in Tijuana to his roles as a husband, father and rock star in the band that still bears his name, and the discovery of his deep spirituality, influenced by his Catholic upbringing, Eastern philosophies and other mystical sources. It includes his recording of some of the most influential rock albums of all time, up to and beyond the 1999 sensation Supernatural, which stands as arguably the most amazing comeback in popular music history.

The Universal Tone celebrates a true rock legend, as well as the possibilities of music, belief and, above all, life itself.