José Areas
Encyclopedia
José Chepito Areas is a Nicaraguan
percussionist. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a percussionist for Santana
, which he was from 1969-1980. In 1997 he performed on the album Abraxas Pool
with other former members of Santana.
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguans are people inhabiting in, originating or having significant heritage from Nicaragua. Most Nicaraguans live in Nicaragua, although there is also a significant Nicaraguan diaspora, particularly in Costa Rica and the United States with smaller communities in other countries around the world...
percussionist. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a percussionist for Santana
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
, which he was from 1969-1980. In 1997 he performed on the album Abraxas Pool
Abraxas Pool
Abraxas Pool is a 1997 album by ex-Santana members Mike Shrieve, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, José "Chepito" Areas, Alphonso Johnson, and Mike Carabello.-Track listing:# "Boom Ba Ya Ya"...
with other former members of Santana.