“Latin Percussion Artist John Santos Wins Prestigious Award” – Latin Beat Magazine
April 20th, 2008

“Con Sabor. That is, Swing It” – Jazziz
January 20th, 2008

Papa Mambo Review – The Beat
December 20th, 2007

“A Voice for the Voiceless” – Oakland Tribune
August 10th, 2007

“Perfect Timing” – Pacific Sun
November 17th, 2006

“Fond Farewell” – The Argus, The Review, The Tribune, The Herald, The Times-Star
November 10th, 2006

“Santos Marching In” – East Bay Express
August 23rd, 2006

“Celebra Vigesimo Aniversario” Pt.2 – El Todo
July 20th, 2005

“Celebra Vigesimo Aniversario” Pt.1 – El Todo
July 14th, 2005

“For Santos, the Beat Goes On – The Times
May 6th, 2005

John Santos y El Coro Folklórico Kindembo “Para Ellos” (Machete Records)
December 3rd, 2004

Letter of Recognition – Monterey Jazz Festival
November 8th, 2004

“Local Latin Jazz Scene Gets Its Due” – SF Chronicle
October 17th, 2004

Percussions
June 20th, 2004

Best of the East Bay ’04; “Best Latin Performing Artist” – East Bay Express
May 5th, 2004

“Afro-Cuban Tsunami Sweeps Mainstream Shores” – Billboard
April 17th, 2004

“Blue Machete” – East Bay Express
April 2nd, 2003

“Tribute to the Masters” Review – Oasis Salsero
March 6th, 2000

Article – Bamboleo
April 20th, 1999

Letter of Recognition – SF Symphony
November 18th, 1994

Article – Drums and Percussion
July 20, 1990