The Red Badge: Ozomatli and "Violeta"

Today's random tune is by Ozomatli, a seven piece band playing hip hop, Latin and rock 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, Violeta, is from their 2067 album Don't Mess with the Dragon. The song's lyrics seem to be a last goodbye from a soldier dying on the battlefield to his love.

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozomatli