---
title: "Santana: Greatest Hits - Live at Montreux 2011"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/santana-greatest-hits-live-at-montreux-2011-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93522
imdb_id: ""
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 168
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Santana: Greatest Hits - Live at Montreux 2011 (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/santana-greatest-hits-live-at-montreux-2011-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Santana Greatest Hits Live at Montreux 2011 is a music film released in 2011, with a United States release date listed as February 21, 2012. The run time of the film is two hours and forty-eight minutes. Carlos and the band have been frequent visitors to Montreux over the years. In 2011, they presented a stunning concert featuring their greatest hits, classic album tracks, and brilliant cover versions. The performance spans material ranging from their debut album right up to the 2010 release, Guitar Heaven. This production is documented as the ultimate Santana live concert. Carlos Santana, known simply as Santana, is a Mexican-American musician, guitarist, and singer who has decisively influenced rock music through his distinct style. Additional related releases recorded at Montreux include Santana and McLaughlin for Invitation to Illumination, reflecting the broader scope of performances associated with the artist at the venue.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Carlos and the band perform a stunning live concert featuring their greatest hits at Montreux."

### Why Watch
- features greatest hits and classic album tracks
- includes brilliant cover versions spanning the band's career

### Caveats & Content Note
- runtime is long at nearly three hours
- limited plot details are provided in the sources
- Tone & Suitability: This is a live music concert film suitable for fans of the band's performances.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: energetic, musical, live, concert

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | YouTube TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Now TV, Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Stingray Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Stingray Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Carlos Santana** as *self*
- **Benny Rietveld**
- **Dennis Chambers**
- **Tommy Anthony**
- **David Kirk Mathews**
- **Karl Perazzo**
- **Raul Rekow**
- **Cindy Blackman**
- **Derek Trucks**
- **Susan Tedeschi**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the concert recorded?
The concert took place in 2011.

### Q: What material is performed in the concert?
The band performs greatest hits, classic album tracks, and cover versions ranging from their debut album up to 2010's Guitar Heaven.

### Q: Who is the main performer in the film?
Carlos and the band are the main performers.

### Q: Where did the concert take place?
The concert was held at Montreux.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and forty-eight minutes according to source data.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Santana: Greatest Hits - Live at Montreux 2011 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93522)
- [Blu-ray Santana Greatest Hits: Live At Montreux 2011 (2011) od…](https://www.zbozi.cz/vyrobek/blu-ray-santana-greatest-hits-live-at-montreux-2011-2011/)
- [Santana: Greatest Hits Live (2011) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1877814-santana-greatest-hits-live/prehled/)
- [Santana & McLaughlin: Invitation to Illumination - Live at…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/3809677-santana-and-mclaughlin-invitation-to-illumination-live-at-montreux)

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