16 Facts About Ozomatli

Ozomatli is an American rock band, formed in 1995 in Los Angeles.

In 1998, Ozomatli released its self-titled debut album, and soon after opened for Santana on their Supernatural Tour.

From 2011 to 2014, Ozomatli served as the house band for stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias' television show, Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution.

Ozomatli take their name from the Nahuatl word from the astrological symbol of the monkey, taken from the Aztec calendar.

Ozomatli is a god of dance, fire, the new harvest, and music.

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In 1999, Ozomatli joined Mana and Carlos Santana on tour following Santana's release of Supernatural, and in 2002, the band appeared on "One of These Days", the penultimate track on the latter's album Shaman.

In 2003, Ozomatli released a six-song EP through Concord Records, featuring a collaboration with the Kumbia Kings on "Mi Gente".

In 2005, Ozomatli released their live album Live at the Fillmore, recorded at The Fillmore in San Francisco.

In 2006, Ozomatli were invited by the U S State Department to serve as official Cultural Ambassadors on a series of government-sponsored international tours.

In 2010, Ozomatli released their fifth full-length album, "Fire Away", which was recorded by a stripped-down lineup, featuring the six constant members plus Carire on drums.

In 2010, Ozomatli helped celebrate the Boston Pops 125th Anniversary, accompanied by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Ozomatli made an appearance at TEDxSF – the first musical talk ever given at any TED conference – mixing discussion and sound to explore the challenges and promises of musical identities in a global age.

Ozomatli has been involved in composing and scoring and contributing music to Happy Feet 2 and Elmo's Musical Monsterpiece for Warner Brothers Interactive, SIMS for EA Games, music for PBS Kids, the films A Better Life and Harlistas, and for the TV Show Standup Revolution on Comedy Central.

Ozomatli celebrated their 20th anniversary as a performing band in 2015, with all remaining members having been in the band since its debut album,.

In 2021, Ozomatli released a cover of Ramon Ayala's "La Rama Del Mezquite", featuring Cherine Anderson.

Ozomatli create music to: give voice to and reveal the culture and lives of Latinos; fight for workers' rights; and promote a global unity within both the city and the world.