This album, a worldwide hit from Santana's mature period, expanded the Latin rock genre with a diverse cast of guests and reached number one on the Billboard 200.
This album furthers the fusion of Latin rock and pop, as Carlos Santana collaborated with a variety of artists, including Michelle Branch and POD, and is known as one of his later masterpieces, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200.
"Shaman" is a collaborative album produced by Carlos Santana with a diverse range of guests, and is acclaimed for expanding the boundaries of Latin rock. "The Game of Love," featuring Michelle Branch, reached No. 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a signature track from his later years, seamlessly intertwining a familiar melody with Santana's guitar. Furthermore, artists from various genres, such as POD, Seal, and Dido, contributed to the composition, which gently blends elements of rock, pop, and R&B. As evidenced by its No. 1 spot on the US Billboard 200, this is a substantial late-period work by Santana, possessing timeless appeal and universal appeal.
