Cindy Blackman Santana Joins the Vater Artist Family

Vater has shared that Cindy Blackman Santana has joined their artist family.

Cindy Blackman Santana has been a powerhouse figure in the music industry for decades. She has been creating magnificent musical time and space since the beginning of her career as a busking street performer in New York City in the ’80s through the present day, touring the globe and making her own albums. In addition to collaborating onstage and in-studio with her own groups, she has toured and recorded with artists including Pharoah Sanders, Cassandra Wilson, Bill Laswell, Joss Stone, Joe Henderson, Buckethead, Don Pullen, Hugh Masakela, and Angela Bofill. From 1992 to 2007 and again in 2014 and 2015, she was the drummer in Lenny Kravitz’s band, performing through multiple world tours and major hit albums. More recently, Cindy has become the regular touring drummer for Santana. Her new album Give The Drummer Some will debut September 18.

“I’m so very excited about joining the Vater Team!” she shared. “The quality, feel, control and sound of my new sticks are amazing! My Magic Wands will be a great tool to help me push the envelope further and further! I’m looking forward to a fantastic relationship with my fantastic new stick family! I’m smiling!”