This song was conceived in a hotel room in Ft Lauderdale. Someone had given Santana a tape recorded live in Cuba, of Pello el afrokan. He played it back in front of us (Hector Márquez (Tetera,) “Futi Ángulo” and myself. He asked his bass player to make a riff and asked Chapito to follow with his sticks on top of the hotel room’s dresser, Hector played a cong riff on the night table abs Carlos grabbed his guitar. The rest is history and this is part of that history. Circa 1973-74
I was alone at home one night, some 40 years ago. It had started to snow outside and our garden was already covered in an ankle-high layer of magic. I put Maria Caracoles on the record player and positioned the speakers in the window. At approximately midnight I went into the garden, turned the volume up to "insane" and danced myself stupid. Thanks, Santana!
As kids in the San Francisco Bay Area we grew up listening to all types of music. Santana, Malo and TOP were just a few of the groups. This mash up has former members of all of them. We thought the music we listened to was normal. I know now they were masterpieces!
so happy to have stumbled on this. Chepito remains the greatest storyteller ever on timbales AND congas, and how freakin smooth are those timbal rolls?
In the past 45 years, I've seen both of these great bands at various times and venues. This is a first for me for sure. TOP horn section with Santana's drum and rhythm section is way too cool. These guys are true musicians.
Santana...Y un gran Orgullo Nicaraguense...♥️ Chepito Areas en los timbales. Amazing!! 🎶💃 No habra Otro. Mil gracias por compartir este video. Desde San Francisco, California.
It can't get better than this. Santana and the Tower of Power in one video. And Jose Chepito Ares and Raul Rekow starring as percussionists. I've been a fan of those guys for ages. Thanks for uploading this video. I enjoyed it immensly.
And the best add to that rhythm section was the legendary Armando Peraza who brought a wonderful swing to that group. He also influenced the Afro-Cuban sound responsible for Shango and was a great influence on Carlos
I remember seeing this on TV back in the day. I was glued to the set.. They'd cut to an interview with Carlos between songs. I wish I could see the entire show. Oh well. Carlos was talking about all the "gimmicks" that bands used at that time, "without giving one iota" for the feel of the music. Great album. Underestimated.
What a great song. I saw Santana 8 days later February 10, 1977 in concert at the Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas with same line up. And yes they played Maria Caracoles. I took a very close up picture of Carlos with his samba whistle hanging around his neck. Nothing but good memories. Thank you for uploading this video.
Have mercy this is hot! Carlos shredding as he does so well. The classic TOP horns lineup. The most insane percussion I think I have ever heard! Who is that killing those timbales? This is great.
Mozambique is the name of the Afro-Cuban rhythm they're playing. If you want to hear the original, which really features the mozambique rhythm, do a search on Pello El Afrokan, the composer of this tune and the inventor of Mozambique from Cuba.
Great memories. I still have this album Festival on vinyl. Carlos tearing it up on his Yamaha SG2000, Greg Walker vocal, Pablo on bass & vocals, Tom Coster on keys, Graham Lear on drums, one of the greatest percussion duos in history with Jose "Chepito" Areas on Timbales (nobody better, NOBODY!) & a super young Raul Rekow on congas, & that great Tower of Power horn section. Carlos also used them way back on the " Abraxas" album. Carlos' next great keyboard player Chester Thompson who he played with for so many years was also from Tower of Power. So they have a long history. Carlos always has had the finest musicians playing for him. Thanks for posting this, I still listen to this cut often but haven't seen the video in so long, a ripping merengue Santana Style. I have every album he's ever done & a hero & major influence on my guitar playing since 1970. One of the greatest & purest artists we're still lucky enough to enjoy. Again thanx..
Personally, I'd go further - the best timbalero of all time. The transitions in takeoffs and solos are better than anyone I've ever heard. I'd put his conga soloing in there as well.
Love it ! Not one shot of the drummer who keeps the whole piece going! Oh a slight view of the bass drum! plenty of the guy with maracas , percussionist, bass player, Who was the Drummer? ah hell...he doesn't matter...Typical ignorance of what we contribute to the music.... oh sorry at the very end a long shot...the drummer played his ass off and no one ever acknowledged this man's effort to the music. They never dance to the 'e min chord ' they dance to the drummer! who was never shown !! Thanks for ignorance....
frommthe incredible album Festival, the group re-focused by Carlos' astral avatar - Sr Leon Patillo, And were there only one tune to describe his perfect fit in thei group that tune is One With The Sun from Borboletta. nowhere is the les Paul guitar better amped echoed or recorded - never - not as its found on this record. And MS pulls east Bay drum stroke to fine effect; Patillo is an exceptional Rhodes piano player; he's the one who puts new voicings in samba pa ti, others; Coster & him click
And although Gaylord Birch was the drummer on the album Festival, by this time Santana's new drummer was the great Graham Lear (often mistaken for Michael Schrieve as they used to look very much alike back then).
@Roberto Gutierrez Es considerado el mejor timbalero en el ambito musical. Tambien recuerda que varios de los temas de Santana band en sus inicios son autoria de Chepito..
@Roberto Gutierrez como que participo como musico? Amigo el fue el front man e idealuzo el concepto de los tres primeros discos,mi hermano,echa solo un vistazo a los conciertos del 69 al 72,ahora el concepto es de Carlos y Gregg Rolie en cuanto a la banda,los fundadores,pero el lider fue "chepito".
Chepito wouldn't be Chepito if it wasn't for Santana and Chepito used this setup from the God father of timbales Don Tito Puente may he R1P who inspired Santana with two of his hits Oye como va, para los rumberos
@@pablouresty2981 For your information Chepito used to play in diferent bands in his native country since he was a teen.The rithm of Santana band is diferent than Tito puente and the two songs that you mentioned were not part of the first Santana's album that made them famous, remember the Woodstock concert ? Another thing Chepito decided to join the band right at the beginning He is part of the first album not that Carlos gave him an opportunity and called him later .,Carlos at the time was in another band than came Santana band..
This song was conceived in a hotel room in Ft Lauderdale. Someone had given Santana a tape recorded live in Cuba, of Pello el afrokan. He played it back in front of us (Hector Márquez (Tetera,) “Futi Ángulo” and myself. He asked his bass player to make a riff and asked Chapito to follow with his sticks on top of the hotel room’s dresser, Hector played a cong riff on the night table abs Carlos grabbed his guitar. The rest is history and this is part of that history. Circa 1973-74
Wow
I was alone at home one night, some 40 years ago. It had started to snow outside and our garden was already covered in an ankle-high layer of magic. I put Maria Caracoles on the record player and positioned the speakers in the window. At approximately midnight I went into the garden, turned the volume up to "insane" and danced myself stupid. Thanks, Santana!
This takes me back to Highschool days, such great music. Carlos plays from the heart, that's why people love him.
"Festival" is such an underrated album. Such great stuff. Vintage Santana!
Indeed. Various styles of music,Santana so versatile. Carlos` best guitar sound around this period.
As kids in the San Francisco Bay Area we grew up listening to all types of music. Santana, Malo and TOP were just a few of the groups. This mash up has former members of all of them. We thought the music we listened to was normal. I know now they were masterpieces!
Pablo Tellez..former Malo on lead vocals...incredible. Great pipes Paul.
This was on PBS and was the 1st time I ever saw him play.
This is a level of musicianship that every band should aspire to.
Have a listen to Mandrill X
so happy to have stumbled on this. Chepito remains the greatest storyteller ever on timbales AND congas, and how freakin smooth are those timbal rolls?
He was the start and the best. He phrase beautifully on the Tim's.
@@rgr55100He’s no match for Oreste Vilato . I saw Chepito get cooked by Tito Puente at Roseland in NYC.
Pablo Tellez cooking on that bass
SANTANA. ♥️ Never seen this video...Wow!! AMAZING!! Rare footage.. 2-2-1977.
Thanks a million for sharing this video. 💋 👏👏👏
In the past 45 years, I've seen both of these great bands at various times and venues. This is a first for me for sure. TOP horn section with Santana's drum and rhythm section is way too cool. These guys are true musicians.
I saw TOP open for Santana 1977 Borboletta Era. Fifth row New Haven Coliseum
Santana...Y un gran Orgullo Nicaraguense...♥️ Chepito Areas en los timbales. Amazing!! 🎶💃 No habra Otro. Mil gracias por compartir este video. Desde San Francisco, California.
En el bajo Pablo tellez de Nicaragua Tambien.
En la guitarra Carlos Santana orgullo de México
Unbelivible…..absolut Santana at the best👏👏👏👏👏
Maria Caracoles, original by Pello El Afrokan from Cuba, creator of the Mozambique.
Wow, love this! The brass section is fantastic! Also on their other contribution on Everybody's everthing!
Is Tower of Power brass section
When i was on a us navy cruise,port call in Bridgetown, Barbados in a bar 2 years after this performance,this was on the telly.
It can't get better than this. Santana and the Tower of Power in one video. And Jose Chepito Ares and Raul Rekow starring as percussionists. I've been a fan of those guys for ages. Thanks for uploading this video. I enjoyed it immensly.
Was that Michael Shrieve on drums... hard to see.
Tower of Power opened at a lot of Santana gigs in that era.
And the best add to that rhythm section was the legendary Armando Peraza who brought a wonderful swing to that group. He also influenced the Afro-Cuban sound responsible for Shango and was a great influence on Carlos
@@kulusadira8658 The drummer is Graham Lear, Michael Shrieve's worthy successor.
@@kulusadira8658. Graham Lear… I think….
I remember seeing this on TV back in the day. I was glued to the set.. They'd cut to an interview with Carlos between songs. I wish I could see the entire show. Oh well. Carlos was talking about all the "gimmicks" that bands used at that time, "without giving one iota" for the feel of the music. Great album. Underestimated.
What a great song. I saw Santana 8 days later February 10, 1977 in concert at the Sam Houston Coliseum Houston, Texas with same line up. And yes they played Maria Caracoles. I took a very close up picture of Carlos with his samba whistle hanging around his neck. Nothing but good memories. Thank you for uploading this video.
Great piece of music.
Pure magic and energy! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
La mejor epoca de Santana sonaba mejor que ahora, con uno de los primeros Boogie Mesa y una Yamaha SG
😀jammmmmmming 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
My oldest brother was at this show. To hear him tell the stories is awesome !
My very first concert was this Tour in Portables N.M. they absolutely shredded it.
Yeaa, alegría ritmo y sabor, gracias Santana
Buena versión, brillante solo de Hammond de Tom Coster
Gracias por el video!!!.
Inmejorable. Saludos desde Veracruz 🚢⚓ México
¡Esa si es música!
Have mercy this is hot! Carlos shredding as he does so well. The classic TOP horns lineup. The most insane percussion I think I have ever heard! Who is that killing those timbales? This is great.
Gino. Vil
I think it is Chepito Areas
Thanks for the rarity.
These Fro's are beyond practical or theoretical improvement.
AWESOME!!! My Old Amazon Flame
My Compadres. Chepito-Pablo-Raul-Carlos-VAYA!!!!!
2 BAD ASS GROUPS
Chepito Areas Nicoya en los timbales...sabor Caribe
Y Tambien en el bajo y vocal Pablo Tellez de Nicaragua, Dos Nicas en la banda.
A very young Raul tearing up the conga's
RIP
thanks for the upload - KICKIN !
Play gino villan
mucho bueno
AGUA!
This is a Nicaraguan song and the Bass player Pablo Tellez and the Timbale player Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Jose "Chepito" Areas are both Nicaraguan !
NICE!!!!!!!!
Yes. The joint. Rick Brennan from CHANGE and Composite Truth Funk band N Philly love always. 333.Rick
wow see this very long time ago!
good job chepito.
Wow, 100% pure rumba 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
muy buenooo ,
Love this jam ! I had the album at one time I'm going to try to find it!
😊..love it!
Brasil Rio de Janeiro
O baixista é muito bom.
His name Pablo Tellez from Nicaragua.
@@taboty Muito obrigado ! São feras Alto nível.
¡¡¡¡Chepito!!!!
Maria Caracoles... Baila en Mozambique "Mozambique, Africa"
Mozambique is the name of the Afro-Cuban rhythm they're playing. If you want to hear the original, which really features the mozambique rhythm, do a search on Pello El Afrokan, the composer of this tune and the inventor of Mozambique from Cuba.
Great memories. I still have this album Festival on vinyl. Carlos tearing it up on
his Yamaha SG2000, Greg Walker vocal, Pablo on bass & vocals, Tom Coster on keys, Graham Lear
on drums, one of the greatest percussion duos in history with Jose "Chepito" Areas on Timbales (nobody better, NOBODY!) & a super young Raul Rekow on congas, & that great Tower of Power horn section. Carlos also used them way back on the " Abraxas" album. Carlos' next great keyboard player Chester Thompson who he played with for so many years was also from Tower of Power. So they have a long history. Carlos always has had the finest musicians playing for him. Thanks for posting this, I still listen to this cut often but haven't seen the video in so long, a ripping merengue Santana Style. I have every album he's ever done & a hero & major influence on my guitar playing since 1970. One of the greatest & purest artists we're still lucky enough to enjoy. Again thanx..
What is Pablo's last name? and what band did he belong too? Thanks
+Joe Villagrana Pablo Tellez from Nicaragua. Played with Malo 1971-74 Santana 76 & 77
Right on Carnal! thanks
PABLO digg those flares *************
ritmo!!!!!! sabor y pasion , excelenteeee ejecucion , woowww rompe el cueroo !! man
Dos nicaraguenses tocando con los Santanas..chepito timbales..y Pablo Tellez de granada cantando y tocando el bajo...ex integrante del grupo malo..
Yessit, en que año y donde fue ese toque? Ese bajista toco por algun tiempo con santan? Comenteme
@@hanselllanuz1084 El empezó tocando con el Grupo Malo, del hermano de Carlos, Jorge Santana ( Suavecito) y posteriormente estuvo sonando con Carlos.
Jose Arias on timbales Amazing. .....D, from Denver Colorado. ...
I agree, my favorite timbalero of all the timbaleros Santana had; and he had some of the best.
Personally, I'd go further - the best timbalero of all time. The transitions in takeoffs and solos are better than anyone I've ever heard. I'd put his conga soloing in there as well.
Esa canción no es de Santana es de pelo el African de Cuba this song is not Santana originally is from Pello el afrocan from Cuba
Brasil Rio de Janeiro
WHAT can I. SAY? Si si si lindo
Viva Nicaragua jodido...Chepito y Pablo Vaya!!
Super rolon del disco festival Carlos santana Pablo tellez chepito Raúl tom coster
Rhythm section from hell... So hot.
MOZAMBIQUE!!!!
Love it ! Not one shot of the drummer who keeps the whole piece going! Oh a slight view of the bass drum! plenty of the guy with maracas , percussionist, bass player, Who was the Drummer? ah hell...he doesn't matter...Typical ignorance of what we contribute to the music.... oh sorry at the very end a long shot...the drummer played his ass off and no one ever acknowledged this man's effort to the music. They never dance to the 'e min chord ' they dance to the drummer! who was never shown !! Thanks for ignorance....
Graham Lear. He bears an uncanny semblance to Michael Shrieve.
frommthe incredible album Festival, the group re-focused by Carlos' astral avatar - Sr Leon Patillo, And were there only one tune to describe his perfect fit in thei group that tune is One With The Sun from Borboletta. nowhere is the les Paul guitar better amped echoed or recorded - never - not as its found on this record. And MS pulls east Bay drum stroke to fine effect; Patillo is an exceptional Rhodes piano player; he's the one who puts new voicings in samba pa ti, others; Coster & him click
I'm pretty sure that's Greg Walker, not Leon Patillo.
And although Gaylord Birch was the drummer on the album Festival, by this time Santana's new drummer was the great Graham Lear (often mistaken for Michael Schrieve as they used to look very much alike back then).
Chepito Areas, and Pablo Téllez from Nicaragua.
who is in the bass ,?
Pablo tellez from Nicaragua
Smoking bass player.
Chepito el mejor!! Lastimas que es un corriente vulgar, en las entrevistas siempre habla basura.
@Roberto Gutierrez Es considerado el mejor timbalero en el ambito musical. Tambien recuerda que varios de los temas de Santana band en sus inicios son autoria de Chepito..
¿Que...queeé?
CHEPITO IS GOD!!!
Is María Caracoles a Spanish-speaking girl from Mozambique?
Who's Santana? The answer: "chepito Areas"!!!
@Roberto Gutierrez como que participo como musico? Amigo el fue el front man e idealuzo el concepto de los tres primeros discos,mi hermano,echa solo un vistazo a los conciertos del 69 al 72,ahora el concepto es de Carlos y Gregg Rolie en cuanto a la banda,los fundadores,pero el lider fue "chepito".
Chepito wouldn't be Chepito if it wasn't for Santana and Chepito used this setup from the God father of timbales Don Tito Puente may he R1P who inspired Santana with two of his hits Oye como va, para los rumberos
@@pablouresty2981 For your information Chepito used to play in diferent bands in his native country since he was a teen.The rithm of Santana band is diferent than Tito puente and the two songs that you mentioned were not part of the first Santana's album that made them famous, remember the Woodstock concert ? Another thing Chepito decided to join the band right at the beginning He is part of the first album not that Carlos gave him an opportunity and called him later .,Carlos at the time was in another band than came Santana band..