If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since forming in 1995, the six-piece band has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into a sound that reflects the energy, diversity, and rhythm of LA itself. In 2026, Ozomatli continues forward, rooted in that identity and energized by an active, creative chapter.

More than three decades in, Ozomatli is a trusted live experience and cultural event. Their performances are built on connection, shaped by the room and the moment, and known for their joy, spontaneity, and humanity. Each show feels specific, alive, and communal.

That approach has carried the band across the world and earned them three GRAMMY® Awards, iconic performances at the Hollywood Bowl, a TED Talk, and appearances on The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Austin City Limits. These milestones now serve as a foundation, supporting a band that continues to evolve.

At the core are the six founding members: Asdru Sierra (vocals, trumpet), Raul Pacheco (vocals, guitars), Ulises Bella (saxophone, vocals), Wil-Dog Abers (bass), Jiro Yamaguchi (percussion), and Justin Poree (vocals, percussion). Together, they live by a simple truth: “We take you around the world through the heartbeat of Los Angeles.” Their music moves fluidly through salsa, cumbia, samba, funk, merengue, dancehall, New Orleans second line, Jamaican ragga, and Indian raga, woven into a sound that feels both global and grounded.

In 2026, Ozomatli is creating new music while expanding how they meet audiences, from full-scale concerts to more intimate, storytelling-driven formats and residency-style engagements. Community remains central to everything they do, with music that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to gather, move, and connect.

Ozomatli continues as a living reflection of Los Angeles; evolving, collaborative, and alive. The soundtrack carries on.

Vintage soul with a psychedelic heartbeat.

With a vintage soul and a psychedelic heartbeat, Seapoodle channels the golden era of surf rock through a modern San Diego lens. Born during the 2021 lockdown just steps from Windansea Beach, the band began as a guitar duo and has since evolved into an eight-piece collective, often joined by an extended family of guest musicians who bring new textures to their ever-shifting sound.

Their music blends 60s and 70s rock, Latin grooves, layered percussion, and reverb-soaked tones, designed to move like a wave, building, curling, and breaking with hypnotic energy. In 2024, they scored the surf film Confluence, further cementing their role in the evolving culture of California surf psychedelia.

From beachside jams to packed stages, Seapoodle delivers a live experience that flows between meditative and explosive, always grounded in rhythm.

Follow them on Instagram @Sea_Poodle and Spotify for upcoming shows and music.