Ozomatli Members, Gear & Sound

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Members

Select a Ozomatli band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Cut Chemist

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Composer DJ

Groups:

Zulu Nation Jurassic 5 Cut Chemist & Madlib Unity Committee

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Alfredo Ortiz

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Drummer

Groups:

Beastie Boys Los Lobos Gogol Bordello Tito & Tarantula Morningwood Maximum Hedrum Band of Psychos Yeska

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Raul Pacheco

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Singer Guitarist

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Mario Calire

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Drummer

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The Wallflowers

No gear added

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Jiro Yamaguchi

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Drummer

No gear added

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DJ Dez

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Music Producer DJ

Groups:

Slum Village Da’ Enna C. 12 Tech Mob The Rotating Assembly

No gear added

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Chali 2na

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Rapper

Groups:

Zulu Nation Jurassic 5 The Dino 5 Unity Committee

No gear added

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William Marrufo

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Singer Drummer

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Wil-Dog Abers

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Bassist

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Ulises Bella

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Singer

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The All‐Star Jam Session Yeska

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Justin Porée

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Singer Drummer

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Log Cabin

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Asdru Sierra

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Singer

Groups:

The All‐Star Jam Session Jazz on the Latin Side Allstars

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DJ Spinobi

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DJ

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Immortal Fader Fyters

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Humberto Hernandez

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Drummer Music Producer DJ

Groups:

Slum Village Da’ Enna C. 12 Tech Mob The Rotating Assembly

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About

Ozomatli is a vibrant musical collective hailing from Los Angeles, known for their eclectic fusion of Latin pop and Latin alternative sounds. Formed in 1995, the band comprises a diverse lineup of musicians, including Raul Pacheco (guitar, vocals), Wil-Dog Abers (bass, vocals), Justin 'El Niño' Porée (percussion, rap vocals), Asdru Sierra (trumpet, lead vocals), Ulises Bella (saxophone, melodica, clarinet, vocals), and Jiro Yamaguchi (tabla, cajón, percussion, vocals). Their sound is a dynamic blend of genres such as hip-hop, salsa, cumbia, and funk, reflecting the multicultural fabric of their urban Los Angeles origins. Ozomatli's music, characterized by its bilingual lyrics and rhythmic diversity, has earned them multiple Grammy Awards and a dedicated global following.

How to Sound Like Ozomatli

Ozomatli's sonic landscape is an infectious, energetic tapestry with a rhythmic core. Their music often features percussive layers that range from traditional Latin instruments like the LP Karl Perazzo Prestige 14/15 Timbale and Pearl Primero Bongos to electronic elements, creating a lively and danceable groove. The bright, melodic lines of saxophone and trumpet add a vibrant, celebratory feel, while the guitar work of Raul Pacheco, often through an Echopark Clarence GC Standard, brings a rock edge to the ensemble's sound. This fusion of acoustic and electric textures, combined with the band's dynamic vocal interplay, results in a rich, layered sound that invites listeners to move and engage with its infectious rhythms and uplifting melodies.

Discography

Ozomatli

1998

Embrace The Chaos

2001

Street Signs

2004

Live At The Fillmore

2005

Don't Mess With The Dragon (Rhapsody Exclusive)

2007

Don't Mess With The Dragon

2007

Fire Away (Deluxe Edition)

2010

Happy Feet Two: The Video Game (Original Soundtrack)

2011

Ozomatli Presents Ozokidz

2012

Place In The Sun

2014

Non-Stop: Mexico to Jamaica

2017

Marching On

2022

Get the Ozomatli Sound

Want to sound like Ozomatli? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.