"Man Boy Brown" Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli

Raul Pacheco brings his solo project, Man Boy Brown, to Gold-Diggers for a set presenting the new album of the same name. Billed as “Man Boy Brown” Raul Pacheco of Ozomatli, the evening centers on Pacheco’s own songs rather than a separate band; the available information does not specify the formation or collaborators for this date. Expect material that moves between English and Spanish, from romantic Latin ballads and Mexican corridos to singer-songwriter writing, ’70s R&B, rock, bolero, and disco-tinged grooves.

A Boyle Heights native and founding member of Ozomatli, Pacheco is a three-time Grammy winner who has represented Los Angeles in more than 60 countries. As Man Boy Brown, he frames the work as a way of “reconnecting with my roots” and “giving myself space to grow.” He has written songs for Ozomatli and Los Lonely Boys, and has performed with Ozomatli and Wayne Kramer of MC5. The project is built around his songs and collaborators rather than a fixed lineup, with cross-cultural storytelling and what his label calls a “warm, soulful baritone.”