Carlos: The Santana Journey Radio Special

Brand new free one hour radio special celebrates the life of legendary guitarist Carlos Santana, through his exclusive interview and many of his best known recordings. You also hear from Rudy Valdez, director of the new Carlos documentary in theaters Sep 23, 2023.

Radio Special Details

  • Artist: Carlos Santana
  • Title: Carlos Radio Special
  • Producer: Joyride Media
  • Host: Ben Fong Torres
  • Premiere Date: Sep 15, 2023
  • Broadcast Window: Fall 2023
  • Interviews: Exclusive interviews with Carlos Santana, and "Carlos" film director Rudy Valdez
  • Music: Songs from Carlos Santana - Carlos: A Santana Journey, (Sony Classics - September 23, 2023) . "Black Magic Woman," "Smooth," "Soul Sacrifice," "Evil Ways," "Maria Maria," and more classic Santana tracks featured in the film
  • Media: One hour radio special and podcasts
  • Signup: Click "Airdates Submission Form" below to request this program for your station, including any specific or approximate airdates.
  • Distribution: Download links for PRX and Dropbox are now active. Airplay Direct link will be available soon.
  • Broadcast Terms: Free program available to air as-is in any terrestrial or digital linear broadcast. No spots, no barter, no costs, no problem.
  • Podcast: Content will be edited as a four part podcast series on all podcast platforms, to share on any websites, blogs or social media. Music excerpts approved by the copyright holders will be included in place of the full album tracks heard in the radio special.
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    Carlos

    Radio Special Cue Sheet / Song List

    Please refer to these sample cue sheets with average segment lengths while the show in production. Exact details will be updated here as they are confirmed.

    Two 1:00 music beds (**) are included for use as needed: as-is, live-read music beds, or to be replaced by your own pre-produced content.

    59:00 Version

    3 segments, 2 breaks, up to 3:00 of local spots, primarily for non-commercial radio broadcasts.

    1. Segment 1 (18:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres and you’re listening to Carlos.”
      • Song: Se a Cabo, Europa (59:00 version only), Jingo, Persuasion
    2. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song: Bella
    3. Segment 2 (20:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Carlos, I’m Ben Fong Torres”
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres and you’re listening to Carlos.”
      • Songs: Toussaint L'Ouverture (excerpt), Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen, Maria Maria, Smooth
    4. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song: Bella
    5. Segment 3 (19:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Carlos, I’m Ben Fong Torres.”
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres, and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: No One to Depend On (excerpt), Soul Sacrifice [Live at The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, August 16, 1969], Evil Ways

    54:00 / 52:00 Version

    4 segments, 3 breaks, up to 8:00 for local spots / promos / news. Top of the hour news can easily be inserted in the “news-hole” between the Billboard / Intro and Segment 1.

    1. Billboard / Intro (1:00)
      • In: interview excerpt
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres and you’re listening to Carlos.”
      • Song: Se a Cabo
    2. Segment 1 (12:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Carlos, I’m Ben Fong Torres”
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres and you’re listening to Carlos.”
      • Song: Se a Cabo, Europa (59:00 version only), Jingo, Persuasion
    3. Break 1 (1:00) **
      • Song: Bella
    4. Segment 2 (20:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Carlos, I’m Ben Fong Torres”
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres and you’re listening to Carlos.”
      • Songs: Toussaint L'Ouverture (excerpt), Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen, Maria Maria, Smooth
    5. Break 2 (1:00) **
      • Song: Bella
    6. Segment 3 (19:00)
      • In: “Welcome back to Carlos, I’m Ben Fong Torres.”
      • Out: “I’m Ben Fong Torres, and thanks for listening.”
      • Songs: No One to Depend On (excerpt), Soul Sacrifice [Live at The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, August 16, 1969], Evil Ways

    Carlos” Film Trailer

    "Carlos Movie trailer" by Carlos Santana from Carlos: A Santana Journey (Sony Classics - September 23, 2023). Great for AAA, Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Jazz, Blues radio.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2KW9mLlmJ0
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    CARLOS: The Santana Journey Global Premiere, Only In Theaters September 23, 24, & 27. Celebrate the life of one of music’s greatest icons in this special premiere event. See the new movie CARLOS first, including intro content featuring director Rudy Valdez and Carlos Santana, exclusive to this event. Brand new free one hour special with exclusive Carlos Santana interview available this fall for all radio formats. CARLOS begins its general theatrical run on Sept 29.

    Carlos: The Santana Journey Global Premiere

    ‘CARLOS: THE SANTANA JOURNEY GLOBAL PREMIERE’ COMING TO SELECT CINEMAS WORLDWIDE ON SEPTEMBER 23, 24 & 27

    SPECIAL PREMIERE EVENTS FEATURE EXCLUSIVE INTRODUCTION WITH CARLOS SANTANA & DIRECTOR RUDY VALDEZ

    TICKETS ON SALE AUG 24 AT WWW.CARLOSFILM.COM 

    FOLLOWED BY A GENERAL THEATRICAL RELEASE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 29

    Los Angeles, CA – Aug. 17, 2023 — Sony Picture Classics and Trafalgar Releasing today announced worldwide theatrical distribution plans for CARLOS, a feature-length documentary film about legendary guitarist and global icon, Carlos Santana, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez. Celebrating the life of one of music’s greatest icons, 10-time Grammy-winning global sensation, Santana, this special documentary will launch in theaters with a three-day premiere event, CARLOS: The Santana Journey Global Premiere.

    On Saturday, September 23, Sunday, September 24, and Wednesday, September 27 only, screenings include the CARLOS documentary plus exclusive introductory content featuring Santana and two-time Emmy-winning director Valdez (The Sentence, We Are: The Brooklyn Saints). Following the CARLOS: The Santana Journey Global Premiere screenings, CARLOS’ general theatrical release begins September 29.

    Radio stations nationwide can also get in on this premiere event by airing Carlos, the brand new free one-hour special produced by Joyride Media, featuring exclusive Carlos Santana interview clips and many of his classic recordings.

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    List icon on right toggles the song list open or closed. Track menu options: Download saves mp3. Purchase opens Dropbox folder for all available mp3 and wav tracks.

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      List icon on right toggles the song list open or closed. Track menu options: Download saves mp3. Purchase opens Dropbox folder for all available mp3 and wav tracks.

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        Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks “Still Here” Video

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        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwk2CTsO1fQ
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        This music video includes live performance footage, outtakes and other scenes filmed as part of the documentary “Rissi Palmer: Still Here”, directed by Dilsey Davis for PBS American Masters, used with permission from the filmmaker.