In August 1982, “Columbia” label released “Shangó”, the twelfth Santana studio album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Bill Szymczyk, John Ryan, Carlos Santana and Gregg Rolie.
Personnel:
- Carlos Santana – vocals, guitar
- Alex Ligertwood – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Richard Baker – keyboards
- Gregg Rolie – organ, vocals
- David Margen – bass
- Graham Lear – drums
- Armando Peraza – vocals, congas, bongos
- Raul Rekow – vocals, congas
- Orestes Vilató – vocals, timbales
- Bill Szymczyk– arranger, engineer, mixing
- John Ryan – arranger
- Jim Gaines, Will Herold, Ben King – engineer
- Maureen Droney – engineer assistant
- Ted Jensen– mastering
- Richard Stutting – art direction, design
- Guido Harari – photography
- Ray Etzler – director
Track listing:
- The Nile – Carlos Santana, Alex Ligertwood, Gregg Rolie
- Hold On – Ian Thomas
- Night Hunting Time – Paul Brady
- Nowhere to Run – Russ Ballard
- Nueva York- Carlos Santana, Graham Lear, Raul Rekow, Armando Peraza, Alex Ligertwood, Richard Baker, David Margen, Orestes Vilato, Gregg Rolie
- Oxun (Oshūn) – Carlos Santana, Alex Ligertwood, Gregg Rolie, Graham Lear, Armando Peraza, Raul Rekow, Orestes Vilato
- Body Surfing – Carlos Santana, Alex Ligertwood
- What Does It Take (To Win Your Love) – Johnny Bristol, Vernon Bullock, Harvey Fuqua
- Let Me Inside – Carlos Santana, Solberg
- Warrior – David Margen, Richard Baker, Alex Ligertwood, Carlos Santana
- Shangó – Raul Rekow, Orestes Vilato, Armand Peraza