DEZU

Dezu, is a ska/punk rock band formed by Joaquin Oceguera drums), Cesar Ramirez (guitar), Christian Ibanez(bass), Alex Carmona (guitar & vocals), Joey (trumpet). Luke (sax), and Alain Ramirez (vocals) all hailing from the Stockton-Modesto area. Dezu’s sound is influenced by many great bands & musicians including Manu Chao, Che Sudaka, Sekta Core, and Jaguares.
Dezu has performed with international ska bands such as Panteon Rococo, Wisecracker from Germany, La Plebe, and more. Dezu has been featured in interviews with Pirate Cat Radio 87.9FM in San Francisco, Generacion Radio, 209 Vibe Magazine in Stockton, “Amplitud Alternativa” on 1270am KFUT in Palm Springs “La Huya” TV show in Fresno, and Otro Mundo TV on Comcast Cable.
“Ciudad de Ciegos” (City of the Blind) is the name of Dezu’s first EP released in 2009. The title of the EP as well as the theme song refers to the thousands of unsolved femicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.
“Ciudad de Ciegos” was released in February of 2009. Also, the song “Hormiguitas Negras” was included in the compilation “Ska Life Volume 4”.
Dezu’s music resembles life: there is love, hate, unrest, happiness, and a plethora of other emotions. Dezu’s message is “that all of us possess the power to raise our voice against social injustice, to love, to enjoy life, and to overcome all hatred.”