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Latin Music

  • Music

    December 13, 2001

    A Mover La Colita

    Partying with Sonora Dinamita

  • Blogs

    December 18, 2008

    Oliver Wang on Ozomatli's Three-Night Stint at H.O.B. (with Chali 2na Back in the Mix)

    The first time I ever saw Ozomatli was in 1997, when they played the Elbo Room in San Francisco; their dozen or so members barely fit the tiny stage. The second time I caught them was less than six months later, at a UFW march in support of strawberry workers in Watsonville. The two spaces couldn't ... More >>

  • LA Life

    June 4, 2009

    Muy Caliente Summer Edition

    The first time I ever saw Ozomatli was in 1997, when they played the Elbo Room in San Francisco; their dozen or so members barely fit the tiny stage. The second time I caught them was less than six months later, at a UFW march in support of strawberry workers in Watsonville. The two spaces couldn't ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 19, 2009

    Brazil Nut?

    The first time I ever saw Ozomatli was in 1997, when they played the Elbo Room in San Francisco; their dozen or so members barely fit the tiny stage. The second time I caught them was less than six months later, at a UFW march in support of strawberry workers in Watsonville. The two spaces couldn't ... More >>

  • Music

    November 6, 2008

    Boogaloo Assassins: Their heart may be in East Harlem, but their home is in LA

    The Boogaloo Assassins’ spiritual home may be Spanish Harlem, but their stew of influences is distinctly Los Angeleno

  • Calendar

    October 16, 2008

    Dishing Up Mexican

    The Boogaloo Assassins’ spiritual home may be Spanish Harlem, but their stew of influences is distinctly Los Angeleno

  • Music

    July 24, 2008

    A Samba for a Modern Night: New Music From Brazil

    The sounds of a new Brazil arrive from the slipstream, bringing beauty and rhythm

  • Music

    June 21, 2007
  • Music

    January 10, 2008
  • Music

    May 24, 2007

    Echo Park Cuban Music Festival

    Salsa, cigars, and chicharrones

  • Music

    June 21, 2007

    Sonidos En Español

    Nativo at Zanzibar

  • Music

    February 22, 2007

    The Mambo Princes

    The Big 3 Palladium Orchestra and other picks

  • Music

    May 11, 2006

    Samba Entangla

    Tropicália master Tom Zé apologizes for patriarchy, commits sonic fuckery

  • News

    April 20, 2006

    Chile Con Salsa

    Laura Canellias

  • LA Life

    May 29, 2003

    Girls Gone Ranchera

    An encounter with the Mariachi Divas

  • Eat+Drink

    October 17, 2002

    Ask Mr. Gold

    An encounter with the Mariachi Divas

  • News

    May 31, 2001

    Rip-Rolling Blackouts for Your Summer Calendar

    An encounter with the Mariachi Divas

  • Music

    March 29, 2001

    Hidden Spain

    An encounter with the Mariachi Divas

  • Music

    July 1, 1999

    ¡Echale Salsita!

    Latin music in Los Angeles

  • Music

    March 25, 1999

    Happy Birthday, Alma del Barrio

    Twenty-five years of Latin soul

  • Stage

    June 25, 1998
  • Music

    May 14, 2009

    Summertime Jazz

    Twenty-five years of Latin soul

  • Blogs

    December 21, 2007

    Ozomatli, Weapon of Choice at HOB, 12/20/07

    Ozomatli, Weapon of Choice House of Blues, 12/20 I know it’s been said before but I’ll say it again: If heaven had to spit out a party band, it would be Ozomatli. They are the reigning kings of feel-good L.A. roots music. Aside from one lady in a black halter top and spike heels who was thro ... More >>

  • Music

    June 25, 2009

    On the Road to Burma

    Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats

  • News

    July 9, 2009

    L.A. Weekly: Why they’re still picking it up

    Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2009

    Welcome to the Hollywood Banal

    Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats

  • Calendar

    September 3, 2009

    Tequila Tasting

    Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    MOMMY & 'MATLI

    Globetrotting with Ozomatli, unlikely U.S. diplomats

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2010

    The Hollywood Bowl Announces Its 2010 Schedule

    ​Is it that time already? Yes, for the 89th time, it is. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association just announced the line-up for the 2010 Hollywood Bowl season, and despite its age, the outdoor beauty will stage a few firsts: Gustavo Dudamel's first Bowl subscription concerts as music direct ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2010

    Free Download: Calexico's 'Live in Nuremberg' LP

    Calexico, not in Nuremberg​They're based in Tuscon but have more in common with the Californian southwest than anywhere else. For one, the name: The original Calexico is a SoCal border town just a hop and a skip away from its Baja counterpart, Mexicali. Secondly, Calexico's sound -- and we' ... More >>

  • Music

    July 29, 2010

    Sergio Mendes: Q&A

    Calexico, not in Nuremberg​They're based in Tuscon but have more in common with the Californian southwest than anywhere else. For one, the name: The original Calexico is a SoCal border town just a hop and a skip away from its Baja counterpart, Mexicali. Secondly, Calexico's sound -- and we' ... More >>

  • Music

    September 9, 2010

    Cut Chemist: Too Many DJs

    Call yourself a DJ 'cause you bought two turntables and a mixer? World-class L.A. DJ is putting you on notice

  • Blogs

    October 14, 2010

    Free Ozomatli MP3: Hey Latinos! Vote Next Month and Stop Politicians and Demagogues like Lou Dobbs from Disrespecting You

    R-E-S-P-E-T-O​We sometimes make fun of Ozomatli here because they can be a little...well, NPRish and "Soothing Sounds for Liberals." But that's ok, in their case we kid because we respect--they're all amazing musicians, very open-minded to all rhythms and cultures (hip-hop, in particular, and ... More >>

  • Music

    November 11, 2010

    Untangling Roots of Chicha

    Born of Peruvian poverty, genre gained worldwide exposure thanks to a Brooklyn Frenchman

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2010

    Ozomatli to Perform with USC Trojan Marching Band at Notre Dame Game Halftime this Saturday

    Ozomatli and USC meet on Saturday​Two L.A. music institutions will come together during Saturday's USC home game vs. Notre Dame. During halftime, Latin rap/pop/rock nine-piece Ozomatli will perform with the 315-piece the Spirit of Troy marching band. As rare of an honor as this is -- other US ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2010

    In Search Of: Bardo Martinez on Colombia, Cumbia, Champeta And More

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2011

    Ozokidz

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Music

    April 21, 2011

    Elenco: The Blue Note of Bossa Nova

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 5, 2011

    An Evening with Booker T.

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • LA Life

    May 19, 2011

    Steve Valentine and Robbie Tristan: Dancing Queens

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • LA Life

    May 19, 2011

    Chicano Batman: Los Superheroes

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Music

    June 30, 2011

    Page Two: Red Hot + Rio, the Sequel

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Music

    July 7, 2011

    Brick's Picks: Fast and Furious

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Eat+Drink

    October 17, 2002

    Ask Mr. Gold

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2011

    A Better Life: The Music and The Message

    courtesy chicano batmanBardo Martinez (R) with Chicano Batman​ Bardo Martinez is the singer, guitar player, keyboardist, and occasional accordionist for Chicano Batman, as well as a former member of Buyepongo. He speaks now about the cultural context of Colombian cumbia, Cuban and Colombian c ... More >>

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