Santana “Africa Speaks”

Santana shares “Yo Me Lo Merezco,” the latest track from his adventurous new album, Africa Speaks, set for release on June 7 via Concord Records. Augmented by Spanish singer Buikaand teamed with legendary producer Rick Rubin, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist goes deeper and further than ever before. Inspired by the sounds and rhythms of Africa, Santana has created a truly memorable and powerful experience that also promises to be one of his most groundbreaking albums yet. Get the track here.

“All of the songs have a coliseum essence to them,” Santana says. “Whether it’s ‘We Will Rock You’ or Start Me Up,’ there’s certain songs that do that.” Which is a perfect way of describing “Yo Me Lo Merezco,” a crushing tour de force that sees Buika in sensational stadium-quaking form. Matching the singer’s fervor is Santana himself, dispatching three spine-tingling minutes of six-string splendor.

Order Africa Speaks here.