Overview

• Santana told the German edition of Playboy that values of unity, harmony and togetherness from the 1960s hippie movement are unfairly dismissed today.
• He recalled that 1960s hippies opposed the Vietnam War while celebrating life and creativity amid political turmoil.
• He described Hawaii as a stress-free paradise where he owns a home and encounters no anger or frustration.
• The remarks appeared in Playboy as he tours Europe with his band and emphasizes the need for communal peace.
• The multiple Grammy-winning Latin rock pioneer first rose to fame at Woodstock in 1969 and remains active on the international music scene.