José Areas
Biography
José Octavio "Chepito" Areas Dávila (born 25 July 1946) is a Nicaraguan percussionist best known for having played timbales and Conga drums in the Latin rock group Santana in 1969–1977 and 1987–1989.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as Self - Santana
An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation through cleanup, with historic access to insiders, blistering concert footage, and portraits of the concertgoers; negative and positive aspects are shown, from drug use by performers to naked fans sliding in the mud, from the collapse of the fences by the unexpected hordes to the surreal arrival of National Guard helicopters with food and medical assistance for the impromptu city of 500,000.
Movie - 1977, 2h 15m • as backing vocals, percussion
Santana performing live at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, UK on December 15, 1976. A Silver Stallion DVD Production of EX Quality Color Pro-Shot (2 different TV broadacasts combination, dubbed with SBD probably from radio broadcast). Set list includes: CARNAVAL, LET THE CHILDREN PLAY, JUGANDO, BLACK MAGIC WOMAN, DANCE SISTER DANCE, REVELATIONS, OYE COMO VA, MARIA CARACOLES, EUROPA, and SOUL SACRIFICE.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
This lively and intimately-crafted documentary immerses the audience in rock icon Carlos Santana's life and musical trajectory. Filmmaker Rudy Valdez bolsters this personal narrative with pulsating, never-before-seen footage — guided by Santana himself, in his own words.
Movie - 1970, 2h 15m • as timbales, percussion
Santana Band live at Tanglewood, Lenox MA, USA on 18 August 1970.