Triple GRAMMY-winning genre-defying band Ozomatli has released their powerful new single “Red Line,” a rallying cry for America’s working class. The song gives voice to those navigating life without privilege or protection, blending the band’s signature mix of Latin, hip-hop, funk, and global rhythms into a vibrant anthem of solidarity and resilience.
“This track is a statement of solidarity,” says founding member Raul Pacheco. “We’re singing for everyone trying to make a life in a system built to hold them back.” The single arrives amid nationwide conversations around immigration and inequality, capturing the humanity behind the headlines through Ozomatli’s trademark fusion of activism and celebration.
Earlier this spring, the band performed “Red Line” atop a flatbed truck in downtown Los Angeles during the No Kings protest, standing shoulder to shoulder with immigrant and worker rights movements. Now, they continue that mission with the 30 Revolutions Tour, marking three decades of music, movement, and community. Saxophonist and vocalist Ulises Bella shares, “Through all the chaos in the world, one thing stays true: Ozomatli brings the vibes that bring people together.”
Founded in 1995 in Los Angeles’ grassroots labor scene, Ozomatli’s six original members—Asdru Sierra, Raul Pacheco, Ulises Bella, Wil-Dog Abers, Jiro Yamaguchi, and Justin Poree—have built a legacy defined by unity and rhythm. With three GRAMMY Awards, honors as U.S. State Department cultural ambassadors, and performances on The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Austin City Limits, the band continues to uplift communities through music and advocacy.