Cindy Blackman Santana, a celebrated American drummer, emerged into the world on November 18, 1959, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would eventually establish her as a highly respected and accomplished musician.
Noted jazz bandleader, Nona Blackman, has amassed an impressive discography of albums that demonstrate her remarkable musicianship and artistic flair. Throughout her illustrious career, she has had the esteemed privilege of sharing the stage with a diverse array of talented musicians, including the venerated Pharoah Sanders, the highly respected Sonny Simmons, the iconic Ron Carter, the innovative Sam Rivers, the soulful Cassandra Wilson, the sultry Angela Bofill, the experimental Buckethead, the bassist extraordinaire Bill Laswell, the eclectic Lenny Kravitz, the saxophonist virtuoso Joe Henderson, and the captivating Joss Stone.