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Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom30 Revolutions - Uli Bella form OzomatliSend us a textUli Bella from Ozomatli stops by the show to discuss the 30 Revolutions Nationwide Tour, the LA raids, mental health, being a caregiver, Richard Simmons and more. ****If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995, the six-piece, multi-genre band has been a cultural force, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of LA. In 2025, Ozomatli celebrates an incredible milestone: 30 years of bringing their dynamic, genre-defying music to audiences around the w...2025-07-1159 min
In Defense of SkaIn Defense of Ska Ep 149: Uli Bella (Ozomatli, Yeska)Ozomatli was formed in Los Angeles in 1995. Right out the gate, they blended a ton of styles: cumbia, funk, hip-hop, salsa. Within that mix, reggae and ska were also prominent ingredients since Day 1. They went all in with Jamaican-influenced music in 2017 with their record Nonstop: Mexico to Jamaica, a brilliant album where they cover popular Mexican and Mexican-American tunes from groups like Maná, Selena, Café Tacvba, and Julieta Venegas and transform them into awesome reggae/ska/rocksteady songs. They even got Sly and Robbie to produce it. This week, we bring on Ozomatli’s sax player, Uli Bella...2023-11-221h 19
Spirits Path PodcastA Talk With Uli Bella of Ozomatli About Life On The Road With The BandText us & tell us about your Spirit Path now! I am so excited to bring you a wonderful chat I had with my childhood friend Ulises (Uli) Bella, from the world traveling, Grammy Award and Fulbright Scholarship winning band...Ozomatli. We discus his time in the band, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolutions, growth and development, travel stories, Buddhist temples, a misunderstanding in Mongolia, advice to young artists, and more. This one's a must listen for any creative multidimensional adventurer!Watch the interview on YouTube Support the show2022-11-011h 12
Little Steven's Underground Garage - Coolest ConversationsUli Bella: Coolest Conversation 08/29/22The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Uli Bella of Ozomatli! We have been spinning several tunes by Ozomatli in our summer rotation, including "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" and "Nadas Por Free." Join Uli Bella and The Mighty Manfred for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock2022-08-2938 min
Overheard at Chica's Café002 Uli Bella of OzomatliUli Bella is a founding member of the music group, Ozomatli. He and I have been friends for many years and I was excited to interview him for the show. We talk about the new album Marching On and its singles: El Destino & Marching On. Ozomatli’s journey from the formation of the group to the current core members. Their music collaborations with Gaby Moreno, Lisa Lisa and B-Real of Cypress Hill.
Ozomatli's collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned them three GRAMMYs®, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more. Since for...2022-08-1729 min
13th Floor MusicTalkOzomatli Is Marching On!Ozomatli have released their ninth studio album, titled Marching On. Here is Ulises Bella, aka Uli, to fill us in on where they are marching to.Marty Duda spoke to Uli, who was, where else, but Los Angeles. They say if the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli’s music. Helping out this time around are Lisa Lisa, JJ Fad and B-Real from Cypress Hill.2022-08-0916 min
Food Origins PodcastEpisode 007 - Ulises Bella - OzomatliUlises Bella is one of the founding members of multi Grammy award winning band Ozomatli. “Uli” grew up in South East Los Angeles, CA. Uli developed a passion for music at a young age and went to the LA High School of the Arts. Subsequently Uli spent some time in college and playing in punk bands. Later he met the now founders and members of Ozomatli. Uli dropped out of college and pursued his dream of becoming a full time musician and spent many years traveling over fifty plus countries and becoming a cultural ambassador in the process. Ozomatli rece...2022-07-221h 08
The Career MusicianUlises Bella | OzomatliUli Bella’s freethinking mindset and respect for cultural influence has led him to where he stands today: A well-respected multi-instrumentalist, a Jiu Jitsu black belt, and founding member of the Grammy award winning band, Ozomatli. Uli has worked and collaborated with artists such as Santana, Fishbone, Maná, Gabriel Iglesias (comedian), Common, De La Sol and many more. Nomad had even worked alongside Uli (unknowingly) on the soundtrack for Mr and Mrs Smith and Happy Feet 2.https://ozomatli.com/@thecareermusician@nomadsplace🖥 THE CAREER...2020-10-121h 43
The YoYoYo Podcast w/Martin & Hooter#95 - Interview with Musician Uli Bella of OzomatliSo Cal native Uli Bella is as much a blend of spirituality, awareness & self-exploration as his band, Ozomatli is of salsa, merengue & funk. Founding member of the LA native band, Uli raps with Hooter & Martin about his travels, how to down your shrooms & being a full fledged Cultural Ambassador, representing Ozo & their music around the world. Uli lets us in on how he rates music festivals (hint: it's all about the portapottys), what it takes to keep a band as large and busy as Ozomatli together for 23 years... & damn near starts a cult with Martin as he lays out t...2018-09-202h 06
The ArmBar Podcast"No Te Metas Con Mi Cucu"Episode 2018.010 - "No Te Metas Con Mi Cucu" : In episode TEN of the ArmBar Podcast, we are honored to host Ulises 'Uli' Bella from the Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning band Ozomatli and more importantly just another Vato from the neighborhood. Uli shares his journey both as a member of the band Ozomatli and as a Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt. He opens up about the highs and lows of where life has gotten him, the people who helped him along the way and how he gives back through his music and jiu-jitsu. Grab a taco and a cerveza, ese...2018-04-2656 min
The Datsusara Podcast#15 - Ulises Bella - The Street Dragon, Nonstop ChaosThe long delayed interview with Grammy winning artist and Jiu Jitsu black belt, Ulises Bella of Ozomatli. Chris and Ben were able to sit down with him recently in Los Angeles at the Ghetto Dojo for a fun conversation full of unexpected turns. The running theme of this interview is the importance of honest self expression in music, Jiu Jitsu and life in general. Also discussed is the upcoming Ozomatli album, Nonstop Mexico to Jamaica. Related links: Uli's Twitter Ozomatli Ghetto Dojo Sponsored by DatsusaraTwitter: @DatsuChrisFacebook: Chris Datsusara Odell Intr...2017-04-031h 11
Margaret Cho89 OzomatliUli Bella and Asdru Sierra of Ozomatli join us this week for a great conversation about touring Mongolia, playing with symphonies, the perils of social media and the fine art of Tuvan throat singing.2014-07-2100 min
Margaret Cho89 OzomatliUli Bella and Asdru Sierra of Ozomatli join us this week for a great conversation about touring Mongolia, playing with symphonies, the perils of social media and the fine art of Tuvan throat singing.2014-07-2139 min