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LIVE AT THE BELLY UP: Ozomatli

Two-time Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli (pictured) bring a dance party with a mix of Latin, hip hop, funk, reggae and rock as diverse as the cultures of their Los Angeles hometown.
Courtesy of Ozomatli
Two-time Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli (pictured) bring a dance party with a mix of Latin, hip hop, funk, reggae and rock as diverse as the cultures of their Los Angeles hometown.

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with PBS app

LIVE AT THE BELLY UP features all the excitement of sold-out live concerts from the comfort of your own home. In the premiere episode of Season 6, two-time Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli bring a dance party with a mix of Latin, hip hop, funk, reggae and rock as diverse as the cultures of their Los Angeles hometown.

LIVE AT THE BELLY UP: Ozomatli

The band first formed at a community center in the mid-90s writing songs that can deliver messages about social issues, farm workers rights, immigration reform to simply celebrating life and a the good times. For this show the six-piece band is joined by long-time friend and collaborator Chali 2na (Jurassic 5) for vocals on songs such as “Saturday Night” and “Cut Chemist Suite.”

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Connect with Ozomatli on Facebook + Instagram. Chali 2na is on Facebook, Instagram, @Chali2na on Twitter

Season 6 features Punch Brothers; KT Tunstall; Eric Hutchinson & The Believers; and Willie K.

Watch On Your Schedule: The series airs Friday nights at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV.

Seasons 1 - 10 are available to stream with the PBS App. Watch the best of PBS anytime, anywhere on the free PBS app. Stream your favorite PBS shows on-demand and livestream shows from your local station, all from your favorite device.

Ozomatli is joined by long-time friend and collaborator Chali 2na (second from left) for vocals on songs such as “Saturday Night” and “Cut Chemist Suite.”
Courtesy of Piero Giunti
Ozomatli is joined by long-time friend and collaborator Chali 2na (second from left) for vocals on songs such as “Saturday Night” and “Cut Chemist Suite.”

About The Belly Up: Belly Up brings the best in new, up-and-coming artists as well as established legends in genres ranging from alternative rock, indie rock, rock, reggae, and hip-hop to blues, folk, jazz, Latin and more! Visit their online calendar of shows. Belly Up is on Facebook + Instagram + @BellyUpMusicon on X

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