Over the past two decades, Ozomatli has enchanted audiences with its blend of Latin, hip-hop, funk, fusion and rock.
In addition, the band, which formed in Los Angeles, has championed immigration reform and workers rights and has been a cultural ambassador for the United States to India and Nepal.
A few years ago, the band started playing with symphonies, which guitarist Raúl Pacheco said is all part of the Ozomatli experience.
"After being together for 20 years, any new and different experiences are important, not only to ourselves as musicians to keep us growing, but also for our audiences," Pacheco said during a phone call from downtown Los Angeles. "They want to see us in different settings and this is a way to get new people to see the band. It's a way for all of us artists to create longevity, and I also know that symphonies in general are trying to expand and create new audiences as well."
Ozomatli will perform with the Utah Symphony during the Deer Valley Music Festival at the Snow Park Amphitheater in Park City on Saturday.
Read the full story at www.parkrecord.com/scene/ci_28551502/deer-valley-music-festival-will-get-funky-latin .
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