Carlos Sosa (musician)

Heavily influenced by the R&B and funk sounds of the 1970s, Sosa founded Grooveline Horns in 1996, and is best known for touring and recording with Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Mraz,[1][2] Zac Brown Band, Hanson, Natalia Lafourcade, Wynonna Judd, Mike Posner, Skrillex, Missy Elliott, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Dumpstaphunk, Warren Haynes, Ozomatli, Intergalactix, and Mexican artists Jesse and Joy.

He has also performed with Marcus King, Rob Thomas, Dave Matthews, Big Freedia, Cimafunk, and Gary Clark, Jr., among others.

[5] Sosa has written, performed, and produced two children’s records with Coy Bowles (guitarist for Zac Brown Band): 2020's "Music for Tiny Humans" and 2023's "Up and Up.".

[18][19] He is a former board member and chair of the SIMS Foundation,[20] where he advocated with local politicians regarding the epidemic of opioid abuse.

[21] Sosa is also a founding Advisory Board Member[22] of Sonic Guild (formerly Black Fret), a non-profit organization that provides grants and mentorship to musicians.

Carlos Sosa discussing musician rights. [ 17 ]