Orixa (band) (original) (raw)

Orixa is an alternative rock/rock en español duo from the United States. Members are Rowan Jimenez and Juan Manuel Caipo. Orixa's music mixes many different styles including rock, reggae, hip hop, Brazilian music, funk and Afro-Latin music. Orixa received a California Music Award for "Outstanding Latin Album" and the ASCAP Latino Award for "Best Independent Group". Orixa released its self-titled debut in 1996 on Aztlan Records. The video for "Lucha Por La Freedom" was directed by Mike Buller. The band is on hiatus as of December 2006. Caipo has also collaborated with Hip Hop Hoodíos.