Santana

Santana - Live At The Palladium 1978 - Full Concert

Palladium
New York, NY, USA

• By September 2, 1978, when Santana performed at the Palladium in New York, the band was amidst a significant period in their career. Their most recent... Read Full Description >

  By September 2, 1978, when Santana performed at the Palladium in New York, the band was amidst a significant period in their career. Their most recent studio album prior to this live recording was "Moonflower," released in 1977, which continued the band's fusion of rock and Latin music and included both live and studio tracks. This album featured the popular song "Black Magic Woman" and showcased Santana's skilled guitar work and the band’s relentless energy, aspects that undoubtedly contributed to their dynamic live performances. The Palladium show illustrated the band's ability to captivate audiences with their infectious rhythms and improvisational capabilities. Notably, this concert featured songs like "Dance Sister Dance" and "Europa," which have become staples of Santana’s repertoire, reflecting the band's evolving sound during a time of experimentation and growth in their musical journey.