Carlos Santana is back, and he’s bringing with him a brand new album that promises to shake up the music scene once again. Sentient, due for release on March 28, 2025, is a blend of fresh material and revisited classics that showcase Santana’s trademark passion and unique sound. The album features collaborations with some truly iconic names, including Smokey Robinson, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, and posthumous contributions from the legendary Miles Davis and Michael Jackson.
One of the standout tracks is a reworked version of Santana’s 2009 hit with Smokey Robinson, “Please Don’t Take Your Love.” This version, now called the Sentient version, gives the track a fresh twist, highlighting Santana’s signature guitar playing. As Santana himself puts it, “I went to the studio and did my own thing… Smokey loved them both, so he wound up combining the two.” The result is a soulful and evocative track that celebrates both the enduring magic of Robinson’s voice and the fire that Santana brings to the guitar.
But it’s not just about the collaborations—Sentient also includes new material that taps into Santana’s deep emotional and musical instincts. He explained, “When I first heard these tracks floating around in the house, I said, ‘Why don’t we put these all in one place?’” From songs dating back to the ’90s to fresh reinterpretations of Michael Jackson’s “Stranger in Moscow,” Santana explores a range of genres and sounds, proving that music is forever connected, from Stravinsky to James Brown, and beyond.
As a bonus, Santana fans can catch the man himself live on stage during his Oneness 2025 tour. The North American leg kicks off on April 16, with European and UK dates following in the summer. Expect a high-energy set that brings Sentient’s new tracks to life, alongside some of Santana’s timeless classics. With his 2025 tour promising an unforgettable experience, Santana is showing no signs of slowing down.
Sentient is shaping up to be one of the year’s most anticipated releases, blending the past with the future in a way only Santana can. It’s a must-listen for fans of his transcendent guitar work and for anyone who’s ever felt moved by music’s power to connect us all.
