OZOMATLI’S “RED LINE” amplifies America’s working class… On tour this Summer

On Ozomatli’s new single “Red Line,” triple GRAMMY®-winning genre-bending ensemble Ozomatli gives a voice to America’s working class—shining a light on the struggles of those navigating life without privilege, protection, or platform. Released amid a national reckoning over immigration and inequality, “Red Line” is both protest anthem and cultural mirror, capturing the lived realities behind the headlines.

“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.”

Their message echoes recent cultural analyses like The Guardian’s exploration of how border and labor policies in the U.S. were shaped by racism and economic exploitation—realities Ozomatli has confronted through music and activism since day one.

Ozomatli didn’t just drop “Red Line”—they brought it to the streets. This spring, the band performed the song live atop a flatbed truck in downtown Los Angeles during the No Kings protest, standing shoulder to shoulder with immigrant and worker rights movements in a nod to their own activist origins.

Now, they’re taking that message on the road with their 30 Revolutions Tour, celebrating three decades of music, madness, and familia.

“Celebrating 30 years of music, madness, and familia? That’s not just a milestone — that’s badass,” says saxophonist/vocalist Ulises Bella. “Through all the chaos in the world, one thing hasn’t changed: Ozomatli brings the vibes that bring people together.”

The next leg Tour Kicks Off July 18 in Turlock, CA, and hits major cities including Atlanta (Aug. 8), New York City (Aug. 12), Chicago (Aug. 23), and wraps in Austin, TX (Aug. 30). (Full tour dates below)

As part of their ongoing commitment to community and wellness, Ozomatli will donate $1 from every ticket sold to Sweet Relief and Backline to support mental health services for music industry professionals.

“You see, the journey means even more now,” adds bassist Wil-Dog Abers. “Ozomatli’s got more to say and do. The story’s still being written.”