What is the name of Carlos Santana's band?

The name of Carlos Santana's band is Santana. The group emerged from San Francisco's late-1960s music scene, with Carlos Santana as its central guitarist and musical leader. Its sound blended rock with Afro-Latin rhythms, blues, jazz, and percussion.

The band gained international attention after its memorable performance at Woodstock in 1969. That same year, it released its self-titled debut album, Santana, which included the hit song “Evil Ways.” The group followed it with influential albums such as Abraxas and Santana III.

A common mix-up is treating Santana only as Carlos Santana's surname or assuming the band is called the “Carlos Santana Band.” The official group name is simply Santana, although its lineup has changed substantially over the decades. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, recognizing its contribution to rock and Latin music.