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- Biography and Early Career
- Work with Lenny Kravitz
- Solo Career
- Personal Life
- Discography
Born November 18, 1959, in Yellow Springs, Ohio, her mother and grandmother were classical musicians and her uncle a vibist.When a child, her mother took her to classical concerts. Blackman's introduction to the drums happened at the age of seven in her hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio. At a pool party at a friend's house she saw a drum set and beg...
In 1993, Blackman had an opportunity to work with Lenny Kravitz. From New York, Blackman talked over the phone with Kravitz in Los Angeles, and played drums for him as he listened. Kravitz immediately asked Blackman to fly out to LA. She stayed for two weeks including shooting the video for "Are You Gonna Go My Way".She would go on to have an 18-ye...
In the late 1990s, Blackman made her first recording with a working group. They called the album Telepathy because of the tight communication in the band. Blackman and her band also recorded the instructional video Multiplicity. In 2004, Blackman took a break from touring with Lenny Kravitz to focus on her own music. That year, she released Music f...
On July 9, 2010, Carlos Santana proposed to Blackman on stage during a concert at Tinley Park, Illinois. Blackman is Santana's touring drummer; he proposed immediately after her drum solo. They were married in Maui, Hawaii on December 19, 2010. Blackman attended a Baptist church during her teenage years, but became a follower of the Baháʼí Faith at...
As leader
1. Arcane with Wallace Roney, Joe Henderson, Kenny Garrett, Larry Willis, Buster Williams, Clarence Seay(Muse, 1987) 2. Code Red with Steve Coleman, Wallace Roney, Kenny Barron, Lonnie Plaxico (Muse, 1990 [1992]) 3. Telepathy with Antoine Roney, Jacky Terrasson, Clarence Seay(Muse, 1992 [1994]) 4. The Oracle with Gary Bartz, Kenny Barron, Ron Carter(Muse, 1996) 5. In the Now with Ravi Coltrane, Jacky Terrasson, Ron Carter (HighNote, 1998) 6. Works on Canvas with J. D. Allen III(tenor sax), Ca...
As co-leader or sidewoman
With Eddie Allen 1. Summer Days(Enja, 2000) With Santi Debriano and David Fiuczynski 1. Trio + Two featuring Greg Osby and Jerry Gonzalez(Free Lance, 1991) With Melinda Doolittle 1. Coming Back to You(Hi Fi, 2009) With Kali Z. Fasteau and William Parker 1. An Alternative Universe(Flying Note, 2011) With Russell Gunn 1. Love Requiem(HighNote, 1999) With The Isley Brothers and Santana 1. Power of Peace (Sony Legacy, 2017) With Rodney Kendrick 1. The Colors of Rhythm(Impulse!, 2014) With Lenny K...
Jul 5, 2024 · Some of his favorite bands are KISS, Oasis, Blur, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. Our Cindy Blackman of Santana interview presents an in-depth conversation with Cindy Blackman about her musical career, and influences.
Nov 15, 2020 · Cindy Blackman Santana's latest project is a new album: "Give The Drummer Some." And to call it "eclectic" almost understates the case. It includes fusion, pop, hip hop, and of course, jazz.
- Tom Casciato
- 8 min
Oct 9, 2020 · Drummer’s Review Xtra: Interviewed – Cindy Blackman-Santana. 9 October, 2020. Photo credit - Jimmy Bruch. For her long-awaited new album, Cindy Blackman-Santana has enlisted the help of some of her musician friends and family including legendary producer Narada Michael Walden, Metallica’s Kirk Hamnett, and guitar veterans John McLaughlin ...
5 days ago · Drummer Cindy Blackman Santana and her husband, guitarist Carlos Santana, make their best music where the currents of jazz, rock, funk, blues and world music converge. That’s certainly the case for the latest album featuring this married musical duo, Give The Drummer Some.
Cindy Blackman was born on 18 November 1959 in Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for The Naked Brothers Band: The Movie (2005), Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back (2019) and Count Me In (2021). She has been married to Carlos Santana since 19 December 2010.
