When Harry Belafonte introduces you.......you know you are THE MAN! Saw him at LAX Airport in 2004. Didn't want to bother him so I put my hands together in praying hands and bowed slightly without saying anything to me. He smiled and beckoned me over. I didn't ask for an autograph or say a word. He waved me over to him and gave me a hug and wished me "travelling mercies" and he disappeared into a black Yukon. That memory is way better than his signature. Brava Senor Santana. Listening to your music is like taking a trip through the UNIVERSE!

I’m almost 63 - grew up in El Paso- my older brother loved Santana. He invited me to see live concert _ Santana !! My parents said I was too young but my brother convinced them. My first concert - Santana. 1975. Memories, older simpler times.

You know you are at the cusp of the universe when someone like Buddy Guy pays tribute to you!

I’m a blk man & he truly brought cultures together My mom played “song of the wind” by Santana on a record player as a little boy…I never heard a more beautiful sound in my life. I bought supernatural when it dropped & till this day he is still my favorite guitarist. Rip mom🙏 btw I still have her original caravanserai album Carols… Thank u Mr. Santana❤

Without a doubt, one of the best guitar players of the 20th century!!!

Bravo MAESTRO! SANTANA is a living legend! I am over 70 years old, I am from the old Soviet Union(from Yerevan,Armenia). It was difficult then to acquire your recordings and listen to them. because there was an iron curtain between the Soviet Union and the outside world. Carlos you are a legend In my heart!You not mexican or american you are man of the world, you know.His guitar is not playing, his guitar is crying, he talks to people on the guitar. Bravo MAESTRO!

Carlos Santana's guitar playing is magical and genius.

I'm Brazilian and I love Santana, a well deserved tribute to this legend.

He is not underrated. The whole music world knows him. He is a true legend!

Buddy Guy can sling his soul through the strings of a guitar like greased lightening. What a Legend who inspired so many other artists. That's Right!

CARLOS SANTANA!!! My childhood was filled with his music, thanks Dad!!! Incredible artist...

I can’t help but to cry watching everyone give Santana a standing ovation. All of these legends coming together for our Mexican legend Santana. Te amo con todo el corazón. Tu música es comida para la alma! VIVA SANTANA!!!!!!!! VIVA MÉXICO!!!!!!!!! ❤🇲🇽

His guitar tone is one of the most recognizable guitar tone in rock history

I saw Santana in concert back in the 70's. Been a fan ever since. Carlos is one of finest guitar players of all time.

*Harry Belafinte* March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023 *I just want to say, this man did the best intro I've ever heard, for a Kennedy Awards Recipient.* *He was intelligently witty, funny, eloquent, and Classy.* *I know, only the human vessel expires, he "remains an eternal Soul/Spirit energy", and I easily imagine him, "Soaring with the Stars", Free and Joyful!* He will be missed in his Physical, and he will also be appreciated a long time. I appreciate Higher Minded, High Vibe, "People", ... Harry and Carlo were and are both. Best Thoughts and "+" ... *PS: Shelia E is Electric!*

I had the privilege of watching a Carlo Santana concert live at Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon in 1990, I'm happy for that

Sheila E was on fire! 🔥. A fitting tribute to the legend that is Carlos Santana. ❤

Santana is not just a musician, he's a minister who channels his soul trough his guitar, recalling the spiruallity of the world trough his songs. Listening the preach of Santana's guitar take you somewhere else, it elevates you.

I finally got to see the Legendary Carlos Santana in concert in Atlanta, after being transformed in my youth decades ago, through video of his 1969 Woodstock performance. When I heard drum machines and computer-generated beats taking over the airwaves & industry, I couldn't help but protest, "That's not percussion!" "If you want to hear percussion, go listen to Santana!" (Still true to this day. His rhythms captivates the heart.)

Love that he received this recognition. Well-deserved

I'm Brazilian and I love both cultures: long live Mexico and America

“I’m still high from Woodstock” -Santana 2011, San Antonio

From Autlan, a little town in Jalisco (a Mexican state) to the world. Carlos Santana, you are my hero. I've heard about your teacher, Javier Batiz, who said he didn't want salsa or cumbia being mixed with rock. Well, now I know that we shouldn't always do what our teachers say. Thanks for following your own heart and soul.

I’m 65 and lived through the greatest music,we will never see the likes of Carlos again when gone!❤❤❤

BUDDY GUY JUST SHUT DOWN THE HOUSE. NO QUESTION. THAT MAN IS ON FIRE...

This whole tribute was out of this world. Thank you Carlos!!! P.S. Buddy's voice - Lord have mercy

Carlos changed my life when I was a teenager in 69. I saw and heard him live in my small California town where he uncovered a spiritual place in me I didn't know was there. His influence changed my life forever. Love You Carlos...thank you for your love. I can't imagine life without you.

I have had the pure honor to attend 25 Santana concerts; each concert being better than the last. Carlos is the maestro of the electric guitar. His guitar cries & sings and touches your soul. ❤️

Damn...Sheila E. KILLED it! Great tribute to a great legend.

This just proves Carlos Santanas music doesn't just trancend time? It transcends all musical genre's. Carlos inspired me to pick up the guitar 27 year's ago and I will forever be grateful for that. Keep bringing joy to the world Carlos.

Always remember the first time I heard Santana & “Black Magic Woman” in a post football practice locker room. 100F two a day practice of exhaustion. I was renewed & redeemed. A Latino teammate shouted out “Santana is God”, a phrase I thought or uttered over 4 live concerts over the next 30 years and so many albums later.

This is unreal! Makes me smile and feel good all over! Outstanding performance!

Tom Morello just absolutely killing it on the guitar. Amazing! Insane!

Love you Carlos! My dad played with him in Tijuana as a little boy, Carlos Dad was my dads music teacher and My uncle was Carlos close friend they worked in Tijuana in the ugly bars etc just to bring money home for food etc. when they moved to the US and after Carlos Sucess during Woodstock etc my dad performed at Dodger stadium for an event and saw Carlos. Carlos was so happy and humbled to see my dad and they talked for a long time backstage. My dad always was proud of him and his sucess! When I was little and Carlos would be on TV my dad would say, Ay Carlos! You got your way and you proved us all wrong but put down the marijuana lol because, Carlos always fought with his dad that he didn’t want to play the violin! He was destined to be something bigger! And he knew it

I’m not interested in guitar and rock music I don't understand English and Spanish My favorite singer is from my home country but Carlos Santana's guitar voice touched my heart!! That's all Thank you for your blessing🥰 I have always liked you❤️

"We want to extend an invitation to healing....turn off the news and turn on the light in your own heart" ~ Carlos Santana 🙏

I love Carlos Santana's music so much that I have been learning Spanish for a year now, everyday! I am a woman who plays drums and I love this music so much! It has a heart... it lies and breathes! Thank you Carlos!

They don't honor him,he is honoring them with his presence instead. Legend...

Performances like this, you wish would never end!

From age 6 to 13, I've seen Carlos. My parents dragged me to every show that hit Phoenix, AZ. I HATED every moment. But now, at 36, he is a core memory, I love every song. I feel every song, every lyric. Thank you.

Buddy Guy is out of this galaxy!....

Michelle and Barrack looks so natural jamming up in frame

Of all the Kennedy Honors that I’ve seen so far Santana has been the only guest that has truly enjoyed himself and joined in with the celebration ❤️

Santana is one act, one legendary band I have never seen live in concert...but they are at the top of "my concert bucket list!"

When Carlos Santana air guitars while you play, you know you’re one of The Greats.

1969, WOODSTOCK. I WAS THERE at the age of 18. Best concert ever. IT WA EPIC!

I listened to Carlos Santana at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu. Palm trees, trade winds, ocean breezes and sound of surf on the sandy beach. Santana’s sustained guitar notes reverberating in the salt air! Awesome!

I had the honor to see him at Woodstock...what a life changing event!

you just know Carlos wanted to get on that stage and shred

Man I as a Latino and Puertorican am so proud of the living legend that is Carlos Santana, thank you Mexico for giving us the gift of his music Artistry!

Buddy Guy don’t hurt em now giving goosebumps 🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Carlos Santana lo he visto 18 veces in concert!!! Bravo!!

I saw Carlos in concert 4 years ago. When he closes his eyes and improvs, he goes someplace magical and spiritual and shares it with all of us. An incredible experience.

Santana, one of the most underrated guitarist, he teaches us that guitar playing is about feelings and not speed.

Santana was my first concert-it was 1967 and it was held at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in San Jose. I was 11 and so thrilled!

Ese Tom se mamó con ese Riff. Me alegra mucho el homenaje que le hicieron a Santana, realmente se lo merece, una leyenda. Un saludo a todos los hermanos Mexicanos. 🇵🇪🇲🇽

Damn, Buddy Guy. Freaking legend. KING

Buddy Guy killed it, and on my all~time favourite instrument too.

Carlos Santana was the dance band for my nieces wedding..would have loved to have been there...

I have listened to Santana since his Woodstock concert back i. The 60’s & today still play his albums and just never get tired of listening to it over & over, timeless music! Nobody can play like Santana, such a unique sound! A band in Sioux Lookout played his music & I could not get enough of it! He is my favorite!

Santana: We're gonna make some crazy tunes today Guitar: At your service Master

I am so happy that I met him. Not only that I spent a whole weekend with him and plenty others. This was the early 70's . He played at the Cow Palace in San Francisco Ca. for New Years. However, he did spend a weekend visit at San Mateo Ca at his cousin's house. No motels for him when you can spend time with family. And yes, he is only been true to his family. They mean everything to him. He is a real family man. that's what makes him real. And of course I was there. My boyfriend's house was just around the corner. Thank-you Carlos , for teaching me that weekend it's only about a family.

As much as I love Carlos Santana, I come back and rewatch for Harry Belafontes intro. Class.

No list of the greatest guitar players in the world would be complete without Carlos Santana and Buddy Guy

can just see Carlos absolutely dying to join in the whole time lol

How can anybody not standing up...dancing, singing, clapping!!!

Tom!!! que tal riff!! muy buena version!!! escuchandola en 2023 y jamas pasara de moda

I went to a jazz festival featuring Ravi Coltrane's band, Carlos was part of the band. Fabulous player who always connects with the rhythm section and in particular the drunmer. Unique

Latino pride!! He brought our voice and sound to the mainstream.

I cant take my eyes off Sheila E. What a badass!

Honor a quien honor merece!! Santana es un músico fuera de serie, simplemente maravilloso su estilo, único e irrepetible. Orgullosamente originario de tierras aztecas! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🎉🎉

Amazing !!!! This woke up parts of me that's been sleeping for years. How lucky are we all to live during an era of Santana?

Long live Carlos Santana ,Mexico, all Mexican-Americans and long live The United States of America. beautiful cultures both Mexican and American . Beautiful music that Carlo's has given us .

Santana wanted to be down on that stage so bad. What a genius!

HOLY MOTHER OF MERCY! Buddy guy wow my god... God make me a legend

I saw Sheila E’s dad Pete play with Carlos a few decades ago, brilliant as well, Carlos and co is the best concert I have seen, 50 years of shows..

My respects to the great Carlos Santana, I have seen his tribute a thousand times and I never tire of seeing it .... Grande Carlos Santa, Latino Pride.

Carlos Santana makes America great. A deserving tribute to a true American icon. Bravo. Well done.

A esto se le llama un gran espectáculo, grande Carlos Santana, saludos desde República Dominicana 🇩🇴

Me acompañó toda la vida, lo empecé a escuchar en la década del 60 cuando era una niña y sus canciones todavía me provocan la misma alegría de la primera vez. En mi funeral quiero que suene Samba pa' ti.

15 Minutes of pure Powerplay. Soulful, energetic, top musicians. A concentrate of excellent music. Thank you Obama for making these "Kennedy Center Honors" a cultural heritage of the best american music and artists.

Juanes, Mana and Rage.... True latino influence showing their love. I love it!

The woman in gold, whoa! Drum drop, mike drop. All in high heels. Love it

Santana's Killer guitar! Buddy Guy is incredible ! No words.

Oh my god, Buddy Guy dude, I hope that guitar was 18 years old.

That Harry Belafonte intro was pretty great.

Carlos is the best

Carlos is a legend and I’m so glad he was given the recognition he deserves and Tom Morella hell yea!!!!

Mr. Buddy Guy simply marvelous!

These people's reaction to Harry Belafonte walking through that door is underwhelming in Shakespearean proportions!

He is the man with true meaning to his music ...I could listen to him all day and night

Damn Buddy Guy absolutely killed it

In 1969 the world met Carlos Santana.....And the rest is historic.....his music is a part of humanity.....a major part.....hardcore tribute to an incredible musician.....Harry Belafonte's intro was just perfect.....

This man and his music are in the souls of millions of people and he inspires all, young and old to pick up an instrument and play it with their heart and carry on his legacy. Gracious Carlos, we love you.

We (the people) don't need the Presidential Seal of approval, to feel, deep inside, the magical current of Santana's unique and captivating music. Still, having Mr.& Mrs. Obama bringing theirs (never go to a party empty-handed, Mamma says) was inspired, and overdue! I was happy to see them there! And, happier still, to take in the brilliant delivery of the most original, suave, elegant and talented M.C. alive, Mr. H.Belafonte!!! I know he inspired, (even wrote) the intro! Golden, precious in sincerity, sharing his aww (as a gifted performer) with the celebrated (since 1965) Carlos Santana. We (the people) are not worthy! But, humbly, doing the bow, are locking this Master Class moment in our hearts! Thank you! 🤩🤗💃

Since our elementary days, santana's "black magic woman" and "oye como va" were already filling the airwaves. Our eldest bro, who formed his own band, constantly played these in all of their gigs. Hats off to mr carlos santana and his band, our most favorite band, when we were still 6, until now on our 60's and beyond❤️👌👍

Carlos helped be get through college! So grateful to my Cuban, fellow architectural students for turning me on to avocados AND Santana. He touched my soul and has never left me. Thank you.

One of the most influential artists of the 21st century

Goosebumps for daaaaaaaaays! Everyone did such an amazing job! Love you Carlos, well deserved!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

The very finest guitarist of all time. A truly unique individual.