WATUSI is the original tropikal "World Beat / Reggae" band from Dallas, Texas, on World Beatnik Records, and 26 years spreading the Reggae vibes and pioneers of the "Worldbeat" mix of riddims and flava! Respected in the Reggae world for their unique, original style, positive, conscious message and top musicianship, Watusi has performed around the world and played with most all of the top Reggae and Worldbeat artists, from Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse and all the Marleys, to King Sunny Ade, Sonny Okosuns, Chief Twins 77, Ndanda Kosovo and other Afrikan greats, winning fans from Jamaica to Hawaii, Afrika, Europe, and winning numerous awards, including the 2008 Dallas Music Award for Best Reggae Artists, and just nominated for the Roots Music Ass. Top Reggae Artist 08!!
A seed from Jamaica, from the great Peter Tosh, was planted in Dallas in 1976, with founder and frontman Jimi Towry, then grown in Jamaica, and ultimately formed into WATUSI in 1982 and has given fruit and spread this band and their unique blend of roots and dancehall Reggae and Worldbeat music across America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Afrika, Asia, and around the world! Watusi's latest CD, "Cool Runner" has gained airplay in 104 countries now!
Check us on our site at: www.tropikalproductions.com/watusi
One World ~ One Love !!!
Selah !
Charter members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and one of the premier and most established REGGAE bands in America, they are world class musicians coming from the Caribbean, U.S.A. and Africa, and move from roots reggae to dancehall, Afrikan soukous to salsa, with shades of jazz and a chunk of funk, always surprising and eclectic.
WATUSI joins cultures, life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of
international unity, with a "One World" message and rhythm mix.
2008 celebrates 26 years of WATUSI and the release of their newest CD,
"Bigger than Life", on World Beatnik Records, in May is long time coming and an ever-forward step. The CD is the 6th release by WATUSI and shows a true diversity of styles and riddims: REGGAE-Roots to Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Afrikan JuJu, Highlife, Soukous, salsa, jazz & Jawaiian, all mixed inna World Beatnik style, with a "One Love" vibe.
The previous CD, "Cool Runner", has taken the band and their music worldwide, with airplay in 105 countries, and rave reviews around the world.
Watusi is planning now for a first-time Central American tour with major stops in Costa Rica, a new reggae hotbed with great support!
Viva CR !!!
Big up! Jah Bless!
One World ~ One God ~ One Aim ~ One Destiny ~ One Love
Bless up Watusi!! S.O.S. humbly announces the expansion of our presence in the web 2.0, which is manifesting itself, in the setup of a profile on TWITTER on http://www.twitter.com/SongsOfSolomon and on
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Please feel free to take a listen to a new mix inna 24bit stylee of de "King David Dub".
Thanks for the add! Check out my song in www.youtube.com/MarthaESanchez!!! Bless and wellcome to Costa Rica always this is the land of Reggae, the roots and the good vibssssss see ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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