Plot Summary

This video retrospective celebrates over two decades of classic songs and stellar musicians, from the band's San Francisco roots to the global stage of the late '80's. Viva Santana! includes rare performances filmed around the world, as well as familiar scenes from Woodstock and the Ed Sullivan Show in the late '60's, and features an intimate conversation with Carlos, reflecting on his life and career and revealing a rich treasure of anecdotes about his experiences.