A psychedelic Afro-Latin rock music project, Ojos Feos consists mostly of musicians who have lived in developing countries. Their original music fuses rock and roll with rhythmic elements based on samba, reggaeton, cumbia, cha cha cha, reggae, Cuban son and African highlife.
Band leader and music director, Robbie Cree is a native of north-central Montana and the surrounding reservation lands. Witnessing the plight of Native Americans in his hometown, along with his experiences working as a medical doctor on charitable international medical missions, raised his awareness of social justice and human rights, which serves as the foundation of much of music's lyrical content After meeting lead guitarist and former music professor from Cuba, Dashel Ruiz, Ojos Feos forged musical compositions that combined African and Latin rhythms with American music styles.Percussionist Eric Johnston's exposure to Caribbean rhythms, while residing in the Dominican Rebublic, adds authenticity to the music and bassist Chris Hale adds creative and unique jazz and rock grooves. Electric violinist Jeff Sulllivan defines Ojos Feos signature sound with a variety of effects from his pedal board and Colombian-Canadian, Cristina Amaya adds back up vocals.
