Abraxas is the second studio album by
latin rock band
Santana. Consolidating the interest generated by their first album,
Santana (recorded in May 1969), and their highly acclaimed live performance at the
Woodstock Festival in August 1969, the band followed-up with Abraxas in September
1970. The album's mix of
rock,
blues,
jazz,
salsa and other influences was very well received, showing a musical maturation from their first album and refining the band's early sound.