Yes, Carlos Santana is a songwriter. While he is most famous for his iconic guitar playing and band leading, he has written or co-written many original songs and instrumentals across his decades-long career.Santana's Songwriting WorkInstrumentals: He wrote or co-wrote some of the band's most recognizable instrumental tracks, such as "Europa" and "Samba Pa Ti".Classic Vocals: He has credits on vocal tracks ranging from early hits like "Evil Ways" to later, massive collaborations.Dream-inspired writing: He wrote the lyrics for "Do You Remember Me" from his 2019 EP, In Search of Mona Lisa, after waking up from a dream.Collaborations: He frequently co-writes with his band members and collaborators. For example, he co-wrote much of his 2019 album Africa Speaks with producer Rick Rubin and vocalist Concha Buika



Yup 78 years old . Still doing it

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