Cindy Blackman Santana is a drummer and Ohio native

Ten-time Grammy winner Carlos Santana and his wife, Cindy Blackman Santana, will perform the national anthem on Sunday before Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
With the Golden State Warriors leading the Cleveland Cavaliers 1-0, the Santanas have ties to both local regions.
Carlos Santana is from San Francisco and established himself on the Bay Area music scene with his Latin-rock sound before going on to sell more than 100 million records with hits such as Oye Como Va, Maria Maria, and Smooth.
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