Raul Pacheco

vocalist and guitarist, Ozomatli

Raul Pacheco on KCRW

Ozomatli’s Ulises Bella and Raul Pacheco discuss the band’s origins, long-standing political activism, and transformation after losing family members.

Ozomatli: Social change ‘has been part of our DNA from the beginning’

Ozomatli’s Ulises Bella and Raul Pacheco discuss the band’s origins, long-standing political activism, and transformation after losing family members.

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