Mike carabello congas puerto
Carabello joined Santana in shortly before the band signed with Columbia Records, and primarily played congas for the band while occasionally playing piano..
Born to Puerto Rican parents in San Francisco, Carabello got into drumming on the streets and docks of the city and met Carlos Santana in high school.
Michael Carabello
American percussionist (born 1947)
Michael Carabello | |
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Carabello in 1971 | |
Born | (1947-11-18) November 18, 1947 (age 77) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation | Percussionist |
Years active | 1960s–present |
Formerly of | Santana |
Musical artist
Michael Carabello (born November 18, 1947) is an American musician, best known for playing percussion with Santana during the band's early years.
He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Early life
Carabello was born in San Francisco and has Puerto Rican ancestry;[1] he grew up in the city's Mission District.[2] Later on in life, Carabello wanted to commission a mural depicting Carlos Santana, Bill Graham and himself, somewhere in the Mission District.[3]
Santana
Carabello joined Santana in 1968 shortly before the band signed with Columbia Records,[4] and primarily played congas for the band while occasionally playing p