Ozomatli

Genre: Salsa Pop Rock

Finally saw the Latin rock phenomenon Ozomatli this weekend, along with Jurassic 5 MC Chali 2na. The performance was, as expected, a crowd-pleaser. From the first note until the congo-line exit into the venue lobby, the sold-out ballroom was moving and swaying to their high-energy beats. Of all the concerts I've seen, Ozomatli easily ranks in the top 5 for pure entertainment. Chali 2na was the highlight of the show, with a perfect voice to complement and cut through the boisterous 7-piece ensemble without overwhelming the sound. While the actual music- the technical ability, etc. of the band- wasn't extraordinary, their ability to function as a unit and to engage the crowd was something worth experiencing. I'm not sure I'd see them again (rumor has it their shows are VERY similar), I would enthusiastically recommend them to any first-timers.

Hear streaming tracks here: http://www.ozomatli.com/content/jukebox.php