The Isley Brothers have teamed up with Santana for a new album, releasing this summer.
Power of Peace is expected to be released on August 4th and brings together Carlos Santana, his wife (and also his drummer) Cindy Blackman Santana, and Ronald and Ernie Isley. This collaboration comes off the heels of last year’s Santana IV LP, where Ronald Isley sang two songs on the album.
“I feel a deep sense of gratitude, appreciation, and thankfulness,” Santana says in a press release announcing the album. “There is a spirit of creativity that came knocking and presented itself as a golden opportunity to do something with and for a supreme musician, who I consider to be the best in the world. … Like Michael Jackson, John Lennon and Bob Marley, he’s an iconic supreme of the highest order. Cindy and I feel very blessed to offer him this gift.”
“It was an absolute joy working on this album with Carlos,” adds Ronald Isley. “I hope this record carries the spirit of hope, love, and peace to the world that it brought to me, my brother and Carlos.”
During a new interview with Rolling Stone, Ernie Isley also discussed the possibility of the two groups touring together to support the Power of Peace, “What would ‘That Lady’ or ‘Everybody’s Everything’ sound like with me and Carlos playing together?” he said. “Especially in this musical climate. Please. Ronald Isley has never needed AutoTune.”
You can see the entire track listing below.
The Isley Brothers & Santana, ‘Power of Peace’ Track Listing
“Are You Ready”
“Total Destruction To Your Mind”
“Higher Ground”
“God Bless The Child”
“I Remember”
“Body Talk”
“Gypsy Woman”
“I Just Want To Make Love To You”
“Love, Peace, Happiness”
“What The World Needs Now is Love Sweet love”
“Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)”
“Let The Rain Fall On Me”
“Let There Be Peace On Earth”