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  • Latin Grammy Award winners
  • Latin American music
  • Grammy Award winners
  • Musical collectives
  • American hip hop groups
  • American rock music groups
  • Chicano rock musicians
  • Musical groups from Los Angeles, California
  • Real World Records artists
  • Rock en Español musicians
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  • Ozomatli are an LA-based band who combine Latin and world music influences with funk and hip-hop. The group is also very politically conscious, promoting social change both in their music and through activism. They have gathered a large fan base due to their pure energy at live shows.Chali 2na and Cut Chemist of Jurassic 5 were both originally members of Ozomatli. They have since left the group but both make guest appearances on Ozomatli's latest album, Street Signs. Since their departure Ozomatli have recruited rappers Justin %22El Niño%22 Poree and Jabu and turntablist DJ Spinobi into their ranks.The current lineup of the band, at the time of the release of Street Signs, is:Wil-Dog Abers - Bass, background vocalsRaul Pacheco - Guitar, Tres, Jarana, Lead VocalsJustin Poree - Percussion, Rap VocalsAsdru Sierra - Trumpet, Lead Vocals, Piano, Acoustic GuitarUlises Bella - Saxophone, Clarinet, Requinto Jarocho, Kayboards, Background VocalsJiro Yamaguchi - Tabla, Percussion, Background VocalsMario Calire - DrumsSheffer Bruton - Trombone, Background VocalsDJ Spinobi - TurntablesJabu - Rap Vocals
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  • Ozomatli is a seven-piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock music, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, rap, and others. The group formed in 1995 and has since released seven studio albums. The group is also known for advocating for farm-workers' rights and immigration reform. The band has performed in various countries all over the world, including China, Tunisia, Jordan, and Burma.In 1998, Ozomatli released its self-titled debut album, and soon after opened for Carlos Santana on his Supernatural world tour. The group released Embrace the Chaos in 2001, followed by Street Signs in 2004. Don't Mess with the Dragon followed in 2007, which saw the band experimenting with a more diverse array of musical styles. The group composed music for Happy Feet 2 and recorded Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz, a family-friendly album.
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