Carlos Santana 'proposes on stage'

Carlos Santana has become engaged to girlfriend and Santana drummer Cindy Blackman.

The musician proposed to Blackman while on stage in Tinley Park, IL after she performed a drum solo, reports The AP.

Blackman accepted the proposal and the couple kissed, causing the crowd to cheer.

Santana, who divorced ex-wife Deborah in 2007 after 34 years of marriage, described his relationship with Blackman as "a gift from the universe".