There is something so primordial and visceral about this solo. Pure emotion. Cindy’s a beast!

Can we all acknowledge the musicality of these drums. They sound incredible!

That bass drum!!!!!! OMG... it's like a cannon.... and a single pedal...she's off the charts amazing.... so much respect for her

Saw her play live at Santana concert in 2019. She freaking killed it! One of the best.

I have known Cindy for many years and she over the years is like fine wine in her playing.... Love you Cindy, YEAH!!

That was incredible. So musical. The left hand control for rimshots was spectacular but what blew me away was the musicianship and the tuning. I am never, normally, a fan of definite pitch on the kit but that kit was tuned like a ukulele and played like an orchestral instrument. I'm in awe.

I've seen a lot of videos of impressive women drummers, but Cindy is the only one who plays traditional grip that i've seen. Hats off

I can tell you this lady can kick butt on the drums!! She is a wonderful musician and has the knowledge and talent to lay it down. Love it love it.

A drummer’s drummer for sure. She has it all, every time I hear her play I get inspired to get better. Dynamics up the ying yang, technique like no other and omg the talent!!!

Tony Williams would be extremely proud.

That sound, those chops, the set up..Huge Tony Williams influence, yet she still manages to maintain her own sound..Absolutely superb..I'm also a huge fan and user of clear and coated cs black dot heads...👍👍

This was a crazy ride. I was up on this energy, she made it so personal so much emotion. Humanity needs this much focus.

Somehow it's been longer than I like to admit since I've watched an old-school long drum solo. And Cindy is one of the best!

She beats that drumkit like it owes her money. But in all honesty, that was a great watch.

I love watching a drummer kill it playing traditional grip.

"I believe that music is so sacred that once you're playing music you are doing the work of prayer, whether you're conscious of it or not, because you have a focused intent", says Blackman. "You transcend, because you're crossing barriers that a lot of people and even us as musicians don't normally venture to, because we don't think about it. When you can learn to move those energies, even if they're sad, into something that is of benefit, like focusing on bringing light to people who are listening, or just to the universe in general, then you can do something good with it. I don't keep that in mind 100 per cent of the time - I'm human - but I try to." - from her wiki article

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The drums are truly talking!!! Great trip, great wave, pre-linguistic language of the shaman, , ahhhhhh loved every second !!!

One of the most raw and full of passion drum solos I ever heard...truly amazing!

Drumeo, next time warn us, please. I almost fell off my chair with the amount of stuff Cindy was playing. She was already at level 3000 and dammit I wasn't ready.

I had the pleasure of meeting Cindy some years back at her grandmother's funeral. When she shook my hand, holy shit what a grip. She is the nicest person. Autographed a picture for me .

Saw this beautiful lady last night with Santana. Absolutely phenomenal on a set twice this size!

she attacks the drums with this feminine ferocity I can't really explain -- as someone who is also a female drummer, I aspire to be like Cindy. just absolutely dominating everything with so much confidence and passion. breaking down barriers and making her own way. I love it

I love this woman. She drums like I feel on a Monday morning -- raw and aggressive, on edge, unprepared even to rise out of bed and yet somehow ready to kill everything in my path.

I like that you didn't kill that snare drum with practically placing a pillow on top of it like 99.9% of drummers do nowadays. Awesome!.

Saw her drum solo live at the Santana concert. Last night 07/19/2024 in North Jersey at the PNC Bank Arts Center. Totally blew my mind. There are no words to describe her talent. she is beyond description.

Astonishing. She may have started with a Tony Williams approach, but she speaks her own language now and it is magnificent. This has got to be one of the best solos I've ever heard on ANY instrument. Thanks Drumeo.

the energy, technique, passion, HUT DAMN chops, groove, THE SOUND!! that bass drum!! she is awesome. awesome.

dang she started angry and stayed angry

I have to say I am a new fan! I love to learn and find drummers that have been around for some time I should have known who she is sooner but I like surprises! She is fantastic! A beast!

Been a fan of hers for many years. Her playing is always so musical. Man, this was something else, though! Think I need to practice tonight...

No words for this emotion

Her devotion to Tony Williams is heart melting... such an amazing drummer!

Beyond excellent very extraordinary drummer, Cindy Blackstone Santana a Legend. I have never seen a woman drummer in my life, like Cindy. Cindy Blackstone Santana is an inspiration to so many little girls, wanting to learn how to play drums, wanting to become a drummer, definitely an inspiration to the little ones to so many in our world Cindy, puts so much passion, her soul, her heart into drumming. Now, can you imagine doing this six nights, maybe seven nights a week during touring through every concert. Yeah exactly. Cindy, inspires me so very much… when I watch Cindy Blackstone Santana play drums. Wow, blows me away. I mean goes right to my soul I love to listen to Cindy Blackstone Santana, play drums. Cindy’s performance is beyond words I can say. Cindy, just totally an extraordinary legend in my eyes. I love Cindy Blackstone Santana like crazy. It is my honor, I feel so blessed to chat with Cindy Blackstone Santana. Cindy, is so down to earth a very loving woman, beautiful heart, and soul. I can’t say enough. Love you like crazy Cindy Blackstone Santana. Love you like crazy. ✌🏻❤️🪘👊🏻🔥

wow, that bass drum shook my core. groove is so killer even the hi hat is dancing @9:36

I want that Istanbul Mantra 22" ride sooooo bad. Saving up to get it right now. Sounds so incredible. You rule Cindy!!! Thank you for sharing your talents and gift! 🙏🏼

FEROCIOUS!!! love it. (and I'm happy to see one kick pedal for a change.)

There was a thousand calories burned in this segment, just from watching her 😂😂

I'm a fan now. Best I've seen in a few decades.

Speed with INCREDIBLE👌 Control that Hand and Foot technique hands down ,love that washy Hi hat by the way. She's a Mysterious Drummer with so much Skill and Heart in her playing.👍

Totally awesome! The best drum solo I've ever seen!! Total on the #1!!! Nailed it Cindy, great flow, verve, style, panache, poise, speed, flow, control, everything really. Best drum solo ever!!!! Go Girl!!!!!

Mother of Percussion!! Amazing Solo performance 👸🏾👸🏾

...WAHNSINN...was für eine unglaubliche frau - so ein fantastisches solo habe ich noch nie erlebt !...

I love Cindy!!!

Amazing!! I have been a fan of Cindy Blackman Santana for ten years

Tony Williams Homage? Damn, that was mind blowing!

She's rock n roll! Amazing sounding kit, very Williams. And super energetic playing!

I love her energy!!!

Watching her play took me out of my drumming rut. Thank you so much.

Man I love her!!!

Saw her last Summer backing her husband's band. Couldn't here her for shit though. Shame because I really like her playing, especially here. Wow! She keeps getting better and better every time I hear her.

The spirit of Tony lives on . Same set up and Rudiments and skins. Cindy is on fire what an amazing solo channelling the great Tony.

Last time I saw her live was at Wembley Stadium with Lenny Kravitz opening for Aerosmith about 98/99 and I was blown away then, over 2 decades before I took up the drums, now I'm even more blown away!!!! ♥️♥️♥️

WOW Cindy Blackman A Living Legend!!! Thank You Drumeo!!!

How loose does she have that hi hat?!

I absolutely love Cindy’s approach to rhythms! I met her at Namm and she taught me some jazz hi-hat groves! She’s such a wonderful, beautiful person !

Using traditional grip playing kit on a solo is just showing off. God I love her. Absolute beast!

An impeccable performance ! Totally awesome.

Those cymbals look and sound great

That drumset sounds so damn good. Also her playing is so good.

Proper drummer, you made my day, thanks Cindy your amazing!

I do have admiration for Cindy doing a 12 minute session full bore.

Absolute brilliance at its finest :)

"Tonya Williams"!! Cindy, is phenomenal, and never fails to keep a groove in whatever she's playing. So tasteful!

Wow! So musical. Great playing and phrasing. And that BASS DRUM is ridiculously amazing-sounding!

That drum action makes silk look rough. Incredible performance!

Old school, love it!

Amazing energy, spirit, passion and talent !!!!!!! Wow

I've had mad respect for her skills ever since I saw The Cindy Blackman Trio @ The Black Cat in DC. Amazing talent. 🔥🔥

Some of the heaviest stuff I ever heard. Love it.

She's rocking that Tony Williams setup!!

I simply love Cindy she is awesome

I don't know what those hats ever did to her, but I feel like they deeply regret it now.

I have 3 floor toms just like Cindy's set. It took me a long to acclimate to it. Thanks for sharing the video.

Her left hand! Her chops! The power she has in her arms! Good God...

THAT. IS. BAD. ASS. hats off, madam!

You know, I know nothing about professional drumming. But I know about communication and she is saying something here you need to listen to. She's playing with emotion, hear her pattern.

Tony Williams would be feeling this. Cindy Blackmon Santana always been the truth on the drums. Respect

That kick sounds amazing !

Thanks fo sharing your passion! Great job!

Cindy is amazing!!! 🤘 The first song I learn was "are you gonna go my way - Lenny Kravitz" so... She is a big inspiration 🤘

She is just AWESOME!!!! Such rhythm and skills!!

Great! Really phenomenal!

Loved her from Lenny Kravitz days. How I just now found out she’s married to Carlos Santana is beyond me. Came full circle when I bought a Santana CD with a Chris Stapleton song on it after loving the MNF intro every week. She’s a legend!

Just first shot at the beginning of the solo wakes me up. That's a really great drummer does.

Wow!! Amazing dynamics and precision... and let me first to say it... THAT GREAT GRETSCH SOUND!!!

That was fantastic! I can't believe I'm a year late for the party. That fat drum sound with those strong rhythms. AWESOME

I absolutely love this.🥁🥁🎵🎶

I have seen Billy Cobham MANY times, starting back in the early 70's with Miles Davis and then superstardom with the Mahavishnu Orchestra. Cindy is the only drummer I have seen in the ensuing 50 years that plays with Billy's ferocity, taste and athleticism.

Legend😍 so complex and powerfull❤❤❤

This is the first time hearing or seeing her play. Pure awesomeness!

I'm crying here... So, so beautiful... Melodic... Powerfull... Uau.

Absolutely Fantastic! So much precise determination! Buddy Rich would be proud of her! Practice, Practice and more Practice has really paid off!

Insane!

I’m literally speechless.... The only words I can say is, “Whoooooooooaaa dude”

Cindy is a master at work . Very impressive.

Cindy's Power Is Unmatched!! Where Power And Finness Meet!!!

Super, toda una inspiración.

Buddy rich is enjoying this from heaven

Daaaaaaaaayyyummm! What a commanding presence 🤘🏽🤘🏽powerful and intense 🔥🔥🔥