A blog about world and global music from a guy who co-hosts the KUNM Global Music Show, 89.9 FM Albuquerque/Santa Fe, http://www.kunm.org. I post one song a day, with reflections on the music, life, and whatever else comes into my mind.
Friday, July 10, 2015
Dancing with the Dead: Ozomatli and "Cumbia de los Muertos"
The random tune for today is by Ozomatli. A seven piece band playing hip hop, Latin and rock, they were formed in Los Angeles in 1995. They sport a wide range of styles, including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae, and rap among other styles. They are also advocates for farm workers rights and immigration reform. The band takes its name from the Aztec calendar, in particular the astrological symbol of the monkey. Ozomatli is also a god of dance, fire, the new harvest, and music. This song, Cumbia de los Muertos, is from their 2007 album Ozomatli.
Labels:
cumbia,
Cumbia de los Muertos,
funk,
global,
jazz,
KUNM,
Los Angeles,
Megan Kamerick,
Michael Hess,
music,
Ozomatli,
radio,
reggae rap,
salsa,
world
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