Singing Winds, Crying Beasts

This instrumental opens up Side 1 of Abraxas, and it segues into "Black Magic Woman" in the album. This version of "Black Magic Woman" is found in the 1998 Best of Santana compilation.

Drummer Mike Shrieve gets sole credit for this song, which is ironic considering there are very few drums in the song. The percussion is provided by the congas and timbales, played by Mike Carabello and Chepito Areas.