Carlos Santana as Sincere Mexican Celebrity

With over a hundred countries around the globe, one absolute way to wave your banner up high and become visible to the world is to hit the right publicity. No tourist place or majestic spot can make a country more common than its local people. Once you, as an individual, become renowned, you bring along the pride of your own nation -- just like Carlos Santana; he invaded America with his music but stayed dedicated to his Mexican origins.

Carlos Santana was a rock 'n roll star back in the 60s when hippie fans used to flock the great Woodstock to catch a glimpse of his show. Afterwards, he took some time off but after 30 years earned his musical brilliance with a hit album, "Supernatural." Truly, it was supernatural for a man like Carlos to top the charts headed by artists in their twenties. At 55, he became smoother with his techniques and more enticing with his energy. Several record companies snubbed his prayer for a comeback, until Arista in the end signed him in and he sold 25 million albums worldwide.

Santana earlier learned the violin before he moved on to playing the guitar, courtesy of his father, who's a member of a local Mexican musical assembly. When Carlos was a young dude, he played for American tourists on buses in exchange for a meager amount of 50 cents. Perhaps, this humble beginning in Mexico prepared the guitar veteran for a much deserved distinction. Young and old alike, fans are all enticed by "Oye Como Va" and "Black Magic Woman," which are appreciated today as classics. The great Mexican spirit is truly found in the wonderful and stimulating melodies Santana created with in his music.