The fifth edition of this popular musical event that takes place in Marbella every summer continues to announce important confirmations by international top artists. One of the latest to join this event next summer is the Mexican Carlos Santana, considered by specialized critics as one of the best guitarists in music history.
Carlos Santana will perform on 24th July while Tom Jones will come on stage on 1st August after the great success of his performance in 2014.Other artists that will join the starts line up which have already confirmed such as Charles Aznavour, Alejandro Sanz, Malú, Il Divo or a new edition of Noche Movida, a Startlite special format.
The event will take place between 14th July and 20th August, one week ahead of the start compared to previous editions, in the Auditorium of La Cantera in Marbella. Tom Jones is one of the most charismatic and admired artists in the world. After more than 40 years of success on stages all over the world and unforgettable concert in Startlite in 2014, the Welsh Tiger will return to the Marbella Auditorium to offer an unforgettable concert in which he will survey the songs he has released throughout his career; with iconic hits such as “It´s Not Unusual”, “Delilah” or “What´s New Pussycat”. Tom Jones has more than 100 million albums sold, a Grammy, two Brit Awards for his outstanding contribution to music, an MTV award, a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement or the prestigious Trust Award Music Industry 2009 in United Kingdom, as well as being named the knighthood of the British Crown by Queen Elizabeth II.
Nowadays, Tom Jones, 70 years old, is at the peak of his career receiving the best reviews thanks to some of his latest work: “24 Hours” (2008), “Praise & Blame” (2010), “Spirit in the Room”, considered one of the best albums of 2012 and his most recent work ”Long Lost Suitcase”.Carlos Santana considered one of the best guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and after sweeping the most emblematic stages in the world such as Woodstock. He has chosen Startlite as the place to offer a close and intimidate concert to an audience that will go mad with the master of a myth that has broken records.
With over 100 million copies sold worldwide in 40 years of career, 24 studio album and 4 live, Santana has won ten Grammys and three Latin Grammys, the Billboard Century Award (1996) and the Latin Lifetime Achievement Honour (2009). He is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998. Santana has conquered the world with a unique style of energetic rock and positive messages. He has been successful both on its own and in collaboration with artist such as Michael Jackson, Eric Clapton, Lauryn Hill, Rob Thomas, Maná, Shakira or John Lee Hooker, among others.
Starlite is a unique boutique festival in the world and the social and cultural meeting point of reference in Europe. An international event, which hosted more than 150.000, people from more than 50 countries in 2015 and will celebrate its fifth edition in Spain between July 14th and August 20th. Starlite is a unique and innovative format that unites music, fashion, cinema, fine cuisine, art and Disco. More than 100 national and international artists have chosen Starlite to offer their most intimate and close concerts. This year, Starlite holds its first international edition in Mexico City from 3rd until 12th March, to be followed by other appointments in several countries worldwide. Starlite has been awarded the seal of Marca España to represent the values of our country and it is consider a great ambassador of Spain in the world.
