Omar Velasco

Based in Los Angeles, Omar Velasco is an accomplished singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who draws inspiration from a range of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Milton Nascimento, Mercedes Sosa and folk luminaries like Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Silvio Rodriguez, and Bob Dylan. Omar honors the sounds of the past while conjuring his own eclectic and distinctive blend of multicultural musical flavor. Born to a Jewish American father and Mexican mother, he proudly represents the richness of his upbringing in his music. A captivating performer, Omar has collaborated and toured with acclaimed artists such as Jonathan Wilson, Jim James and My Morning Jacket, Poolside, and Father John Misty. He has performed on iconic stages such as Red Rocks, Ohana Music Festival, Lobero Theater Santa Barbara, The Fillmore, The Troubadour, and many stages across Europe and the world. Omar’s upcoming album, Like the Fruit Falls from the Tree, which drops September 28th, 2023 on Inner Cult Records, is a reflection of his journey through heartbreak, loss, and new beginnings. It's a testament to his talent as an artist and his ability to turn life's challenges into something truly beautiful and meaningful.