Come out to see Ozomatli with us!
Southern California’s favorite Latin, hip-hop, rock group Ozomatli is scheduled to perform at local venue on May 11th. AND YOU SHOULD BE THERE!
OZO, as the band is affectionately referred to by fans, formed in 1996 in Los Angeles and have been committed to creative collective collaboration in the writing of their music. They infuse their music with various styles such as salsa, cumbia, jazz, funk, and reggae. Their music often makes bold political statements as members of the band have deep roots in social activism, global human rights and since 2001, especially, in the anti-war movement across the world.
Ozomatli have created three stellar albums during their career: Ozomatli (1998), Embrace the Chaos (2001) and Street Signs (2004) which won a Grammy for the Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album in 2005. Their newest album, Don’t Mess with the Dragon, was released in April 2007.
Having well received performances at The South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas and at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, this summer will find OZO on the road promoting their new album with notable performances expected at The Wakarusa Festival, The Edmonton Folk Festival and Central Park’s Summerstage. On May 11th Southern Californian’s will have the opportunity to see the band perform in one of the most intimate venues in the area, The Glasshouse. Located in Pomona, approximately 25 miles east of Los Angeles, The Glasshouse is an all-ages, general admission venue with a capacity of only 800, and a long history of notable performances from bands: The White Stripes, Rage Against the Machine, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Beck, and many more. This venue is the perfect setting to see what will definitely be a powerful, dynamic and infectious performance by OZO. You can get tickets by visiting the Ticketmaster website.
ENCOMPASS staff and volunteers will be at The Glasshouse on May 11th to distribute our promotional materials to concert go-ers before and after the show.