Ozomatli @ The Paramount Center for the Arts
Thursday September 9 at 8:00pm
Visit tickets.paramountcenter.org to purchase tickets for $25.
The Paramount Center for the Arts
1008 Brown Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Apple Uses 'Fire Away' For New Nano!
Check out the link below to view Ozo’s latest CD ‘Fire Away’ used on the new iPod nano homepage!
Ozomatli at KPRI Studios in San Diego
Ozomatli Does Del Mar
The band talks about San Diego, its 15th year, and more at KPRI studios.
Spin Magazine considers Ozomatli the 'Best Crowd-Involving Jam' at the Mile High Music Festival
8 Best Moments of Mile High Fest
By Jef Otte on August 16, 2010 1:09 PM
Radio-friendly rock was the order of the day at the Mile High Music Festival in Denver August 14-15, drawing shirtless bros with tribal tattoos for miles around to party, drink beer out of plastic cups, and smoke copious amounts of, presumably, medicinal marijuana (Colorado has had a boom in recent years, and artists made numerous allusions to that fact). The lineup was pop-heavy and easy on the ears, but it didn’t fail to offer up some pleasant surprises, along with a few truly epic moments:
BEST CROWD-INVOLVING JAM: OZOMATLI
A long-time fixture of the L.A. scene and occasional musical ambassador (the band has toured Asia sponsored by the U.S. State Department a few times), Ozomatli plays high-energy, eclectic music that’s world-influenced but distinctly American. Throughout its set, which the band packed with everything from old-school hip-hop to norteño mariachi, the boys from Ozomatli—particularly emcee Justin Porée—got down from the stage and worked the crowd. But that was just a precursor to the set’s final moments, in which all seven members (by my count) took up percussive instruments and climbed down into the audience to jam, with trumpet man Asdrubal Sierra right there with them and keeping up an unamplified solo that continued even as the roadies moved in to break down the stage.
Poolside party at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas
Come out for some fun in the sun September 3rd at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!
Tickets are $25 and are on sale NOW here!
You can also RSVP on our Facebook event page!
Ozo on KMMT
Ozo interview on KMMT’s Art’s Culture and Entertainment Show (ACE) and ACE Podcast
KMMT – 106.5 FM – Tune in online by clicking “Listen Live” at www.kmmtradio.com
Ozomatli vs KCRW Soundclash Remix Project- Releasing 8/17 on iTunes!
Ozomatli vs KCRW Soundclash Remix Project – release August 17th via iTunes
Five KCRW DJ’s remix songs from Ozomatli’s latest release, “Fire Away”
Los Angeles-based public radio station KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) are proud to announce their latest release — the Ozomatli vs KCRW Soundclash Remix Project — available August 17th on iTunes.
KCRW Music Director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic Jason Bentley, Anthony Valadez, Aaron Byrd, Anne Litt and Tom Schnabel all remix songs from Ozomatli’s fifth studio album “Fire Away” as part of this unique creative collaboration between KCRW and Downtown Records / Mercer Street Records
“The Soundclash series was envisioned as a chance for KCRW DJs to get more involved in the creative process of an artist we feel strongly about and the results of the Ozo Soundclash are truly inspired,” said Bentley, “Take Anne Litt’s re-imagining of the vocals for “Love Comes Down,” with a capella group Sonos, or the subtle beauty of the sitar performance on Anthony Valadez’ version of the same song. Tom Schnabel turns in a dreamy and soulful take on the song “45” and Aaron Byrd transforms “Are You Ready” into a frenetic percussion workout. Each remix is unique and represents the individuality of the talented crew we have on air here at KCRW.”
KCRW was the first radio station to play Ozomatli’s music, before they were signed to a label. The station also hosted their live performance debut in 1997 on Morning Becomes Eclectic. The band recently made their 7th appearance on “Morning Becomes Eclectic”, and Ozomatli will be also appearing at the Hollywood Bowl as part of KCRW’s World Festival on Sunday, September 19.
Fire Away is Ozomatli’s band’s fifth studio full length, and first for the NYC based Mercer Street Records / Downtown Records. Produced by acclaimed producer Tony Berg, Fire Away features eleven new Ozo songs. Fire Away is arguably Ozomatli’s most diverse album yet, ranging from the emotionally resplendent ballads “It’s Only Time” and “Love Comes Down,” the 60’s Stax influenced vibe of “45”, to the Spanglish of “Nadas Por Free”.
Ozomatli’s music — a collision of hip hop and salsa, dancehall and cumbia, samba and funk, merengue and comparsa, East LA R&B and New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga and Indian raga — has long followed a key mantra: it will take you around the world by taking you around the city of Los Angeles.
2009 proved to be a busy year for Ozomatli, serving as US cultural ambassadors with a US sponsored State Department trip that included Ozomatli community outreach and performances in Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. The band was also honored to play for President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 32nd Annual Award Gala, held in Washington DC in September.
2010 looks to continue Ozomatli’s feverish pace. In addition to taking their incendiary live show on the road in support of Fire Away, the band recently collaborated with the Boston Pops Orchestra for the 125th Pops Anniversary Celebration, and once again served as US Cultural Ambassadors with a State Department trip to China and Mongolia in June.
Ozomatli vs KCRW Soundclash Tracklisting
1. Love Comes Down (Anne Litt remix) – Produced by Anne Litt and Mark Kilian. Featuring Sonos (vocals), Julio Moreno (percussion), Kim Carroll (charango). Mixed by Casey Stone.
2. 45 (Tom Schnabel remix) Produced by Jeff Rona
3. Love Comes Down (Anthony Valadez remix) Produced by A. Valadez. Featuring I, Ced (Keys & Bass), Itai Shapira (Sitar), Miguel Atwood-Ferguson (Strings), Mixed by Itai Shapira
4. Are You Ready (it’sAByrd’s Bundao remix) Produced by Aaron Byrd for SCS Productions
5. Malagasy Shock (Jason Bentley remix) Produced by Jason Bentley and Chris “Smitty” Smith. Featuring Tom Holkenborg (bass, guitar)
Ozo nominated for "Album of the Year" @ Premios Texas Awards Show
Watch Premios Texas Awards show on Univision on August 21st at 10pm
Aleks y Diana premiados en Texas: Se cayeron las estrellas en Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – Con una votación superior a los 25 mil votos a través de premiostexas.com los usuarios premiaron a sus artistas favoritos que más se escuchan y disfrutan en el estado de la estrella solitario.
Una noche sin igual
Como un sueño de una noche de verano, las estrellas cayeron del cielo para iluminar Austin en donde se bailó, cantó y se disfrutó desde la música banda hasta reggaetón.
Y es que artistas como Diana Reyes, Aleks Syntek, Cristina Eustace, Pee Wee, Angel y Khriz, y Chino y Nacho se lucieron en el escenario.
Un concierto que podrá ver a través de su canal local de Univision Texas el próximo 21 de agosto, a las 10 p.m. por Univision.
Aleks Syntek fue reconocido por su trayectoria musical y recibió el Premio Persona del Año 2010, trofeo entregado por Edward James Olmos quien se arrodilló ante él en un gesto de reconocimiento y elogío al cantante y compositor como uno de los mejores de la época.
Aleks con lágrimas en los ojos dijo que el premio lo dedicaba a la paz en México y a todos sus fanáticos.
De la misma forma, Diana Reyes recibió el Premio a la Mejor Artista del Año.
Premios Texas fue una verdadera fiesta de la música latina. Con la producción de Univision 62, talento y música se fusionan para brindar uno de los mejores espectáculos del año. Solamente un estado es digno de tener su propio galardón, y ese estado es ¡Texas!
Alfombra Roja de Premios Texas 2010
La edición 2010 de Premios Texas fue conducida por Jackie Guerrido, la popular y espectacular presentadora del programa de Univision Primer Impacto. Junto a ella estuvo el inigualable Raúl Brindis, uno de los locutores de radio más populares del país.
Miles de aficionados en Texas participaro y fueron parte de un evento que atrajo artistas y agrupaciones de todas partes de Latinoamérica.
Nunca antes en su historia, Premios Texas había contado con una lista de artistas tan impresionante. Además del cantante y productor mexicano, Aleks Syntek tomó el escenario texano, así como la banda de Los Angeles ganadora del Grammy Ozomatli, los reggaetoneros boricuas, Angel y Khriz, además del dúo venezolano Chino y Nacho.
Como en toda gran celebración a la música, Premios Texas es una plataforma importante para los artistas y agrupaciones. Es una vitrina tanto para veteranos como para aquellos que buscan proyectarse en el mundo artístico.
Para las estrellas de la música, Premios Texas ofrece ese contacto directo a los miles de aficionados a nivel local, estatal y nacional. A lo largo de cinco años se han presentado artistas como Olga Tañón, Makano, Reyli, Graciela Beltrán, Yahir, K-Paz de la Sierra, Los Horóscopos de Durango, Pablo Montero, AB Quintanilla y Los Kumbia Allstarz, El Güero y su Banda Centenario, Emilio Navaira, La Mafia, y Bobby Pulido, entre otros.
Previo a la ceremonia, los fanáticos fueron invitados a la alfombra roja donde se da la oportunidad de tomarse fotos con sus artistas favoritos.
Follow link for full article and video clip
Photos of Ozomatli @ Waterloo Records Free In-Store Performance!
Ozomatli was in Austin for the Premios Texas awards show, so naturally the East L.A. Latin fusion band decided to drop by Waterloo Records for a free performance. They’ve played the iconic stage—a stage they barely fit on—many times. This time around, the septet played songs from their recently released album Fire Away, including the funky “45” and the Freddy Fender-influenced “Gay Vatos In Love.”
View photos by Ajay Miranda on Ozo’s Facebook
Ozomatli at the Kennedy Center Sept 15
Join Ozomatli for a FREE event at the Kennedy Center South Plaza Stage on September 15, 2010 from 6:30 to 10:30pm. This event is in celebration of Mexico’s Bicentennial Independence.
The celebration begins with El Grito, announced by Mexican Ambassador Arturo Sarukhan, and includes performances by the Ballet Folklorico de la Universidad Veracruzana, and Mariachi Los Amigos, with a smashing closing performance from yours truly, Ozomatli!
For those of you unfamiliar to the annual Mexican celebration of El Grito, El Grito de la Independencia, which means the ‘Cry for Independence’, began in 1810 during the Mexican War of Independence. A priest by the name of Miguel Hidalgo rang the church bells and called everyone to fight for Mexico’s independence and freedom. Since then, this memorable moment has been reenacted every September 15th at 11 PM. The Mexican President stands before an enormous crowd in front of Mexico City’s Constitutional Plaza named el Zocalo and commemorates the legacy of Mexico’s Independence, the heroes that fought the war, and rings the bell of the National Palace. This custom is performed in many different cities all over Mexico and has been brought over to the states in many Hispanic-dominated cities.
In honor of this event that took place 200 hundred years ago, the Embassy of Mexico, the Mexican Cultural Institute, and the Kennedy Center
