Santana's albums are as visually striking as their sound is iconic. From the wrap-around artwork of "Abraxas" to the bold simplicity of "Santana's Greatest Hits," each cover tells its own story. The "Abraxas" cover, painted by Marti Klarwein, is revered not only for its beauty but also for its symbolism, with many fans seeing the cover's central figure as the embodiment of the "Black Magic Woman" herself. The "Greatest Hits" album cover continues this visual feast with a white dove set against dark skin—a stark image of freedom and an iconic example of album art. The absence of graphics in its alternative version speaks to a purity and directness that fans cherish. Moving through the catalog, "Caravanserai" marks a sonic shift with its Arabic-style graphics, while "Amigos" returns to Klarwein's exoticism through the lens of graphic artist Tadanori Yokoo. These covers not only depict the band's evo
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