Ozomatli Information

You can't separate their politics from their music. The Latin funk/worldbeat/rock group formed in 1996 in Los Angeles and sings in Spanish. Band members met through their affiliation with the Peace and Justice Center of Los Angeles.

The Ozomatli self-titled debut in 1998 reached mainstream success with the help of press from Vibe magazine. Carlos Santana offered the band one of their early breaks as his headlining act during his 1999 tour. Ozomatli's second album, Embrace the Chaos, was released on the auspicious date of September 11, 2001. They followed up the album with concerts and music promoting social justice, progressive politics, and the rising anti-war movement. Ozomatli brought in North African and Arab musical styles in addition to their own. The musical styles of many cultures are blended on 2004's Street Signs.

The group received the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album. After playing at Coachella, Ozomatli were featured in Newsweek and on the Univision program Despierta America in June 2004.

Ozomatli members include Wil-Dog Abers: bass, marimbula, background vocals; Raul 'El Bully' Pacheco: guitar, tres, jarana, background vocals; Justin 'El Nino' Poree: percussion, rap vocals; Asdru Sierra: trumpet, lead vocals, piano, acoustic guitar; Ulises Bella: saxophone, background vocals, requinto jarocho, keyboard, melodica; Jiro Yamaguchi: tabla, cajon, assorted percussion and background vocals; Mario Calire: Drums; Sheffer Bruton: trombone; Rene 'DJ Spinobi' Dominguez: turntables; and M.C. Jabu Smith-Freeman: rap vocals.

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