album : Shaman (2002)
song : Aye Aye Aye
written by : Michael Shrieve,Carlos Santana,Karl Perazzo & Raul Rekow
produced by : Michael Shrieve & Carlos Santana
lead vocals : Andy Vargas
background vocals : Carlos Santana,Karl Perazzo & Raul Rekow
acoustic & electric guitar : Carlos Santana
keyboard : Chester Thompson
bass : Benny Rietveld
percussion & drums : Karl Perazzo
congas : Raul Rekow
All the details of this song, I got from my own copy of this album, which I bought about 10-years ago.Santana's Shaman came out in 2002 after his multi-Grammy winning album Supernatural(1999). I thought Shaman was as good as Supernatural though it didn't win any grammy. Those who have regularly watched MTV back then will be familiar with its songs.
When the word 'Carlos' and 'shaman' combines, one may think about Carlos Castaneda and his neo-shamanism. Surely Santana must be familiar with teaching of his fellow Latin-American celebrity of the hippie-era. Santana was always interested in spirituality and mysticism (like many other musicians, including me). He explored Eastern religions in the 70s and was a one time disciple of Sri Chinmoy . His later albums such as Supernatural and Shaman marks the journey to re-discover his roots. In the elaborate & colorful album-cover of Shaman features typical Mexican art and some brilliant pictures of Santana, posing with his guitar, in a desert with cactus in the background.
In a caption Santana says, " Shaman is a spiritual healer who brings balance to mind, body, heart and spirit with colors, sound, herbs and song, creating unity and harmony in the world."
