Cindy Blackman Santana sits down with Joann Butler for an unforgettable conversation about her legendary career, from her 17 years touring with Lenny Kravitz to building a life and musical partnership with Carlos Santana.
She opens up about what it’s like working with Carlos—not just as a collaborator, but as her husband—and shares the surprising moment he proposed to her on stage in front of a live audience.
Cindy also reflects on her journey through music, what inspired her global career, and why she believes music is one of the most powerful forces for connection, calling it “like prayer when I’m playing.”
From rock stages to jazz roots and beyond, this is a powerful look inside the life of one of the most respected drummers in modern music.
5:07 – Marriage with Carlos Santana & working together
7:36 – How Cindy and Carlos first met
14:43 – Lenny Kravitz Years (Playing together for 17 years)
39:56 – The On-Stage Proposal Story at Pine Knob
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