If you're new to Santana as a result of the phenomenal "Supernatural" try this CD. You won't find any other pop stars contributing on this CD, just classic Santana. Here you'll find many of his standard numbers including "Samba Pa Ti", "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" and "Soul Sacrifice". The live performance is inspired and full of great improvisational work. Case in point is how he breaks into some Coltrane and Doors riffs during "Soul Sacrifice". He uses other familiar tunes on some other tracks including a borrowing of some riffs from an old Joe Cuba Septet number "El Pito"(I'll never go back to Georgia). The concert was from a tour in 1993 and many of the songs are 30 years old but they still rock. "Europa" is guaranteed to get your partner in the mood, a steamy romantic tune that is hot, hot, hot. You'll also hear Santana addressing the crowd in Mexico, his birthplace, with his message of love, peace and harmony. This is vintage Santana playing some of his best music for his Latino brothers and sisters live. This is the exception regarding live performances as the music is recorded excellently, just enough audience to capture the mood but stronger on the masters guitar work. One of his best of many fabulous albums. You won't be disappointed with the video either. Viva Santana!

Sacred Fire: Santana Live in South America is a nice recording of an early 90's Santana concert.

The sound quality is first-rate.

The musicians, while very good, are no match for the Santana band of the late 60's and early 70's.

Of course, Carlos Santana's fiery guitar still has the power to carry the show.

I didn't particularly care for a few of songs on this album (like Esperando and Make Someone Happy) but the renditions of their earlier works like "Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen" and "Toussaint L'Overture" are fantastic.

Overall a rewarding musical experience but for the best live recording of a Santana performance I'll stick to "Lotus".

...and don't already own this CD, you really should be ashamed of yourself.

So buy it now while you still can. It might take a minute to get over the 80's synth stylie on the keyboards, but don't let that fool you - This CD is MONEY!!! First he breaks into 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' during Oye Como Va. Then he hits some Breezin' by George Benson during Samba Pa Ti, and finally tops it off by bridging into Marvin Gay's "I Want You" during Europa. Unbelievable! Best Sanatana CD I own - Bar Nun!

With the exception of Angles All Around Us and Make Somebody Happy this CD is Top notch all the way. The musicianship is first rate From the guitars,drums and keyborads it does not get much better than this,absolute perfection. The sound is excellent and Carlos shows that he is the man. Shreeding everyone in his path. For a prompt lesson in guitar playing try Toussaint L'overture and Guajra on for size. These licks are hands down the best around in Rock, Jazz or Classical. The bass playing while not monstorous is worthy of mentioning also, solid imaginative and dynamic. This CD is better than Supernatural, so if you enjoy that one listen to this, the best Live recording to come out in years.

This is a great live album of the classics recorded in Mexico in 93'. The songs are done well, but don't sound as good as the original live versions of these songs. I would recommend the other two Santana live albums (Lotus and Moonflower) over this one.