The Andy Vargas Lyric Lounge

The untold story behind one of the biggest Latin rock songs ever recorded. Alberto Salas played the original piano on "Corazón Espinado" — the Mana and Santana collaboration from the Supernatural album — recorded it in a single take at the Record Plant, performed it live at the very first Latin Grammys with Carlos Santana and Celia Cruz in the front row, and played it again on The Tonight Show wit...

Darrel Sauceda, Chairman of the LA Latino Chamber of Commerce, shares his raw journey from Imperial Valley farm roots and wrestling with addiction to steering a powerful business organization. His powerful story is a masterclass in purpose, proving that you can't lead the struggle unless you've lived it. Andy Vargas (lead singer of Santana and founder of the AVLL Foundation) hosts this essential c...

Are you feeling stuck in your purpose, wondering how to turn your struggles into something meaningful? This raw and honest interview with former Tierra lead singer, Billy Mondragon, reveals the unseen journey behind the music, the faith that carried him through, and the emotional battles most men are afraid to admit. This powerful podcast interview reveals how music, pain, and faith shaped both an...

Join Andy Vargas at the O2 Arena in London as he chats with the incredible Kevin Madigan, Santana's house engineer! Kevin, a Grammy-associated mix engineer, reveals his journey into sound, from live gigs in Dublin to working with legends. Discover his "secret weapon" unit, the Neve Master Bus Transformer, and hear untold stories about mixing for iconic artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo, The 1975,...

Santana singer,  Andy Vargas sits down with his "big brother" Karl Perazzo to discuss their 25+ year journey with Carlos Santana, Karl's 30+ years in music, and the importance of giving back. Filmed live in Paris, France on their European tour! ---------------- Follow Andy Vargas Website: https://andyvargas.com/ Spotify: http://bit.ly/AndyVargas Facebook: http://bit.ly/AndyVargasFacebook Instagram...

How did producers learn before online tutorials? AK Cisneros reveals his hands-on journey with MIDI, sampling, and hardware in the 90s. Get an exclusive look into the gritty, pre-internet era of music production. Real stories and real techniques! --------------- Follow AK: YT:  @RootsCovenant   FB: Adrian Cisneros IG:  @akcisneros Website:  Akmusicbiz@gmail.com  CamaticMedia.com ------------ Follo...

Explore the dynamic musical evolution of my friend, Gabriel Gonzalez! He shares how he experimented with different genres, from mariachi to salsa, and ultimately discovered his unique sound. We talk about his influences and the importance of artistic exploration.  #musicalevolution  #FindYourSound #MusicInterview #GabrielGonzalez #MusicianTips What's your musical journey like?  -------------- Foll...

Explore the musical mind of Sal Rodriguez in this captivating interview. He discusses his early influences, the bands he played with, and the evolution of his drumming style. A must-watch for music enthusiasts! #MusicPodcast #DrummerInterview #SalRodriguez #AVLyricLounge

In this special episode of AV Lyric Lounge, Andy sits down with legendary tattoo artist, Mike Kellerman and Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. for an intimate conversation about their lives, careers, and the bonds of brotherhood. They share stories of their early days in San Diego, the journey to success with P.O.D., and the powerful moments of faith and inspiration that have shaped their paths. From Mike's...

Carlos Santana lead singer, Andy Vargas interviews Gato Bahbalu about life and music and how they came to record their cover of "Make It With You" originally performed by Bread.  Andy and Gato wrap up their conversation with an EXCLUSIVE to the podcast performance of Make It With You. AV Lyric Lounge is produced by Protagonist Creators Studio, www.protagonistcs.com. Creators & Guests Andy Varg...