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A popular modern live rendition.

"Samba Pa Ti" is almost always present in Santana's touring setlists. Notable live recordings and performances include:

A recent celebrated performance in Mexico. carlos_santana_samba_pa_ti

Performed a flamenco-influenced version on his album Solo para ti .

The jazz-funk trio Soulive frequently covers the song, including performances at the Blue Note Jazz Club in 2024 and Ardmore Music Hall in 2025. A popular modern live rendition

"Samba Pa Ti" (Spanish for ) is a globally acclaimed instrumental guitar piece composed by Carlos Santana . Released in 1970 on the band's second studio album, Abraxas , it remains one of the most recognizable tracks in rock history and a staple of Santana's live performances. Origin and Composition

Added lyrics to the piece for his album Escenas de Amor . Angélique Kidjo: Recorded a version with lyrics in Yoruba. Performed a flamenco-influenced version on his album Solo

The song's enduring popularity has led to numerous reinterpretations by artists across different genres: