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Ozomatli
Ozomatli performing in August 2007
Ozomatli performing in August 2007
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genre(s) Latin, rock, hip hop, world fusion
Years active 1995–present
Website www.ozomatli.com

Ozomatli is a multiethnic nine piece band (although they have had as many as ten members, and as few as six), playing primarily Latin, hip hop, and rock, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Latin music, includes the music of all countries in Latin America (and the Caribbean) and comes in many varieties Rock music is a genre of Popular music often though not necessarily employing Electric guitar, Bass guitar, and Drums. Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with World fusion music is a Fusion genre of World music, blending musical traditions from around the world and possibly mixing them with modern music such as jazz or See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West They are known both for their vocal activist viewpoints and their wide array of musical styles - including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, and others. Activism, in a general sense can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change [1]

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History

Ozomatli take their name from the Nahuatl word for the Aztec astrological symbol of the monkey, which is also a god of dance, fire, the new harvest, and music. Nahuatl ( is a group of related languages and dialects of the Aztecan or Nahuan branch of the Uto-Aztecan language family The Aztec calendar is the Calendar system that was used by the Aztecs as well as other Pre-Columbian peoples of central Mexico. Astrology (from Greek grc ἄστρον astron, "constellation star" and grc -λογία -logia) is a group of Systems A monkey is any member of either the New World monkeys or Old World monkeys two of the three groupings of Simian Primates the third group being The Aztec civilization recognized a polytheistic mythology which contained the many gods (over 100 and supernatural creatures from their religious beliefs [2]

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The members of the band met through their affiliation with the Peace and Justice Center of Los Angeles, and their first performance was for picketers during a strike. Strike action, often simply called a strike, is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal by Employees to perform work. They began their career in the Los Angeles and San Diego/Mexico border-area club scene. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Following an appearance in Vibe magazine, the group broke into the mainstream, releasing Ozomatli, their self-titled debut album, in June 1998 under the Almo Sounds label. Vibe is a Magazine, launched 1993 by founder Quincy Jones and funded by Time Inc Ozomatli is the eponymous debut album by Ozomatli. Track listing "Como Ves" – 400 " Cut Chemist Almo Sounds is a Record label which was started in 1994 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss after they sold A&M Records to PolyGram In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music

Ozomatli's second album, Embrace the Chaos, was released on the inauspicious date of September 11 2001. Embrace the Chaos is an album by Ozomatli. Track listing "Pá Lante" – 505 "1234" (feat Although many American bands cancelled their concerts, Ozomatli gained some recognition for continuing to play their concerts, all the while continuing their commitment to social justice and progressive politics, in addition to the rising anti-war movement. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Social justice, sometimes called civil justice, refers to the concept of a Society in which Justice is achieved in every aspect of society rather than The term anti-war usually refers to the opposition to a particular nation's decision to start or carry on an armed conflict unconditional of a maybe-existing just cause. Afterwards, the band made a further commitment to a new direction in music, embracing North African and Arab musical styles in addition to their own.

The musical styles of many cultures are blended on 2004's Street Signs, with vocals mentioning the Yakuza crossing paths with gnawa trance; or Moroccan sintir virtuoso Hassan Hakmoun, joining the band along with Les Yeux Noirs and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. See also 2004 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2004 Record labels Street Signs is an album by Ozomatli, released in 2004 Street Signs was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die History Origins Despite their notoriety in modern Japan the precise origin of the Yakuza is still somewhat the subject of debate For the article about music refer to Gnawa music Gnawa or Gnaoua ( Arabic alphabet: غناوة refers to an ethnic group Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The sintir ( سنتير) also known as the Guembri or Hejhouj is a three stringed skin-covered bass plucked Lute used by the Gnawa A virtuoso (from Italian virtuoso, late Latin virtuosus, Latin virtus meaning skill manliness excellence is an individual Hassan Hakmoun ( حسن حكمون) (b 1963 in Marrakech) is a Los Angeles -based Moroccan Gnawa musician Early life Les Yeux Noirs is the name of a French band combining elements of Jazz manouche, Yiddish and Klezmer music and Romani music The Prague Symphony Orchestra ( Prague, Czech Republic) was founded in 1934 by Rudolf Pekárek. Also accompanying are David Hidalgo of Los Lobos and Mario Calire of The Wallflowers. David Hidalgo (born October 6 1954, Los Angeles, California) is a Singer-songwriter, best known for Los Lobos ("The Wolves" are an American Rock band. They are 3-time Grammy Award winners Mario Calire was a drummer for American Rock band The Wallflowers. The Wallflowers are a Grammy Award -winning rock band from Los Angeles California. The salsa pioneer Eddie Palmieri, who is on the Concord Jazz label, is a featured performer on Street Signs. Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Latin American Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos abroad Eddie Palmieri (born December 15, 1936) is a Grammy Award award winning Puerto Rican American Pianist, Bandleader and Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. In 2005, Street Signs won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

In late 2006 DJ Spinobi left the band to pursue personal projects, and to date has not been replaced.

April 3, 2007 saw the release of their 4th studio album Don't Mess With The Dragon which was co-produced by K. C. Porter. Don't Mess with the Dragon is a 2007 album by Ozomatli. Track listing Can't Stop - 256 City Of Angels - 316 After Party K C Porter is an American Record producer, Songwriter, Musician and Singer.

In a 2007 NPR interview, band members Jiro Yamaguchi and Ulises Bella describe Ozomatli:

“ You drive down Sunset Boulevard and turn off your stereo and roll down your windows and all the music that comes out of each and every different car, whether it's salsa, cumbia, merengue, or hip hop, funk or whatever, it's that crazy blend that's going on between that cacophony of sound is Ozomatli, y'know?[3] ”

On September 20, 2007, Ozomatli announced that MC Jabu was leaving the group on amicable terms. Sunset Boulevard is a Street in the western part of Los Angeles County California, that stretches from Figueroa Street in Downtown Los Angeles Cumbia is originally a Colombian Folk dance and Dance music and is Colombia 's representative national dance and music along with Vallenato Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. Funk is an American musical style that originated in the mid- to late-1960s when African American musicians blended Soul music, Soul [4]

Notable performances

Carlos Santana offered the band one of their early breaks as his opening act during his 1998 tour to promote Supernatural. For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. Supernatural is a 1999 Concept album by Santana. The songs on the album represent one man's personal emotions through its various Cuban

In 1999 they appeared in the Drew Barrymore movie Never Been Kissed. They are the band playing in the reggae club when she ingests "Ganja cake", a cake with Marijuana. She then gets up to dance on stage as they play "Cut Chemist Suite. " Before she eats the cake, they are performing "Cumbia De Los Muertos. " Appeared in HBOs Sex and the City episode "They Shoot Single People, Don't They?" airing 27 June 1999. Sex and the City was an American Cable television program The original run of the show was broadcast on HBO from 1998 until 2004 for a

During the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, Ozomatli played a live concert before thousands of protesters across the street from the Staples Center. The Democratic National Convention is a series of presidential nominating conventions held every four years since 1832 by the United States Democratic Party. Staples Center is a multi-purpose sports Arena in Downtown Los Angeles California adjacent to the L Also performing at the protest was Rage Against the Machine. Rage Against the Machine (sometimes shortened to RATM or Rage) is

The group received the 2002 Grammy Award for 'Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album'. The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards)—or Grammys —are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

After playing at Coachella, Ozomatli were featured in Newsweek and on the Univision program Despierta America in June 2004. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (commonly known as Coachella) is a three-day (formerly a one or two-day annual music and arts festival organized by Goldenvoice Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States and Puerto Rico. ¡Despierta América! (Spanish for Wake Up America!) is a popular Spanish language morning show which has aired on the Univision

Ozomatli has performed three times at the Austin, Texas mega music festival South by Southwest, most recently in 2007. South by Southwest ( SXSW) is a set of interactive, Film, and Music festivals and conferences that take place

In 2004 the group was confronted while performing outside of a club where they would later have a concert. Two members of the band, as well as the manager, were arrested. The charges were eventually dropped. After this, the band was scheduled to perform at the Latin Grammy Awards, where they were introduced by George Lopez: "And now, a band that is very excited to learn that their performance tonight counts as community service, Ozomatli!"

Austin City Limits featured the band on the November 13, 2004 episode preceded by The Polyphonic Spree. Austin City Limits is an American Television music program and a staple of the Public Broadcasting Service. Events 1002 - English king Ethelred orders the killing of all Danes in England, known today as the St The Polyphonic Spree is a self-described " choral symphonic rock " group from the Dallas Texas area [1]

In January 2005, Ozomatli was the opening band of Jamcruise 3. The band made several other scheduled — and impromptu — performances during the four-day cruise.

In March 2005, Ozomatli played at WOMAdelaide, a world music festival in Adelaide, South Australia. Adelaide is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of South Australia, and is the fifth largest city in Australia with a South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country After refusing to leave the stage 15 minutes late during one of their two night sets, they leaped into the crowd for a 45-minute encore.

The 2006-09-25 episode of the Showtime comedy/drama Weeds featured the show’s opening theme music — Little Boxes, written by Malvina Reynolds — performed by Ozomatli. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Use in Weeds The song is featured in the Showtime television series Weeds. Malvina Reynolds (born as Malvina Milder on August 23, 1900, died March 17, 1978) was an American folk / Blues The second season of Weeds has featured a different performer and musical genre each week for its theme song.

In February 2007, Ozomatli toured throughout India and Nepal, sponsored by the State Department.

On June 14, 2007 Ozomatli performed at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco for the Apple WWDC Bash.

From July 22 to July 30, 2007, Ozomatli toured though Tunisia (1 performance), Jordan (4 performances) and Egypt (2 performances), sponsored by the State Department. The concerts were staged in interesting locations such as amphitheaters (Jordan), citadels (Egpyt, Cairo), and forts (Egypt, Alexandria).

On August 29, 2007, Ozomatli performed on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an Emmy Award -winning American late-night Talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien on NBC

On April 15, 2008, Ozomatli performed "Esa Morena" live on a results show of season six of ABC's Dancing With The Stars[5]. Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The sixth season of Dancing with the Stars premiered on March 17, 2008; the first results show was a double-elimination episode airing on The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Dancing with the Stars is a Reality show airing on American Broadcasting Company in the United States.

Members

Current members

Past members

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

EP

Collaborations

References

  1. ^ www. Ozomatli is the eponymous debut album by Ozomatli. Track listing "Como Ves" – 400 " Cut Chemist Almo Sounds is a Record label which was started in 1994 by Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss after they sold A&M Records to PolyGram Embrace the Chaos is an album by Ozomatli. Track listing "Pá Lante" – 505 "1234" (feat Interscope Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label Street Signs is an album by Ozomatli, released in 2004 Street Signs was included in Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. Real World Records is a record label started in 1989 by Peter Gabriel to help promote World music. Don't Mess with the Dragon is a 2007 album by Ozomatli. Track listing Can't Stop - 256 City Of Angels - 316 After Party Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. Live at the Fillmore is Ozomatli 's second live album (although the first to receive widespread distribution Concord Records is a US Record label now based in Beverly Hills California. For the Costa Rican football player see Carlos Santana (footballer; for the Mexican academic see Carlos Santana Morales. Shaman is the follow-up Album to Santana 's 1999 studio release Supernatural. The Kumbia Kings were a Latin Grammy -winning group from Texas. "April 29 1992 (Miami" is a song from the eponymous third album of Sublime. Sublime was a hip-hop influenced American Ska-punk and Reggae band that originated in Long Beach California. Look at All the Love We Found is a Tribute album by various artists dedicated to Sublime, released on June 21, 2005 (see 2005 Herbert "Herb" Alpert (born March 31, 1935) is an American Musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert Delinquent Habits (aka Los Delinquentes) is a Chicano hip hop group santafenewmexican. com
  2. ^ www. santafenewmexican. com This was taken from a July 2, 2006 article in the Santa Fe New Mexican
  3. ^ Ozomatli's Diverse Music Gets Personal, Weekend Edition Saturday, NPR. May 19, 2007.
  4. ^ Goodbye Jabu!, ozomatli. com. September 20, 2007.
  5. ^ Cohen, Sandy. 'Dancing With the Stars' makes another cut. 15 April 2008.

Ozomatli was mentioned in Keith Snyder's novel The Night Men.

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