Over the next few years, lineup changes were common and frequent, and although retaining a basis of Latin rock, Carlos Santana's increasing involvement with guru Sri Chinmoy took the band further into more esoteric music, which continued for many years, although never quite losing the initial Latin influence.

This album reached fourth place on the Billboard 200 and earned two-times platinum status by the American national certification.

Next, Santana released Abraxas, in September 1970, which topped the Billboard charts and earned five-times platinum.

After signing with Arista, the group released the very successful Supernatural, which reached number one in several countries, earned 15-times platinum and sold nearly 27 million copies worldwide.

Over a career spanning 50 years, Santana exemplified Latin rock, while diversifying into other genres.