Artowrk by April 77
Logo photo by Nick Bassett
Live shots by Maja Baska and Sam Tinson
Management:
Michael Correa
michael@watussi.com.au
+61(0)416 359 622
Influences
Bob Marley
Carlos Vives
Los Fabulosos Cadillacs
Sidestepper
Lenny Kravitz
Ozomatli
Los Aterciopelados
Joe Arroyo
Manu Chao
Sergio Mendes
Red Hot Chili Peppers
"ECHALE FUEGO" DEBUT VIDEO CLIP - directed by Nick Mckenzie
.....WATCH MORE WATUSSI VIDEOS ON youtube.com/watussimusic.....
NEWS FLASH:
WATUSSI ARE TOURING JAPAN AND KOREA AGAIN THIS YEAR BEFORE RETURNING TO AUSTRALIA TO RECORD THEIR SECOND ALBUM, DETAILS TO BE RELEASED SOON ON WHERE AND WHEN YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR COPY.......
WATUSSI WERE NOMINATED FOR AN ARIA AWARD FOR BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM FOR THEIR DEBUT 'TEQUILA, SANGRE Y FUEGO', RELEASED THROUGH KNOWFOOWL/INERTIA RECORDS
"TEQUILA, SANGRE Y FUEGO", THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM WATUSSI IS NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES OR DIRECTLY FROM THE WATUSSI WEBSITE: WWW.WATUSSI.COM.AU
BAND BIO
Watussi (pronounced: WAH-too-SEE, slang meaning 'the most handsome man at the party'). Their debut long player ‘Tequila, Sangre y Fuego’ is a deliciously rich snapshot of Australian multiculturalism, featuring tracks in English, Spanish and French as well as fusing styles as diverse as Cumbia, Rock, Funk, and Reggae throughout the fourteen track album.
The eight-piece is lead by Colombian born vocalist/guitarist/producer Oscar Jimenez whose wild stage energy and huge afro channels everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Jack Splash of Plantlife. Under his direction, Watussi have emerged as one of Sydney’s most popular live bands typified by their charismatic performances. The mix of Afro-Carribean percussion with raw, rock guitar riffs and thumping bass gives Watussi a unique sound and edge that defines the live reputation captured on their first release. The three-piece horn section soars over soul grooves and injects the colours of Oscar’s homeland.
‘Album of the Week’ ABC Radio National Dec 07
‘World Music Album or the Year 2007’ City Hub Weekly, Sydney
iTunes Staff Pick www.itunes.com
www.RadioTimbo.com list “Echale Fuego” as their no2 single for Jan 08
WATUSSI!!! Thank u guys for coming down to the little bar last night and JAMIN'!!!!! I'm gonna wait for u guys in LA or will see u again in Japan or Australia or Colombia WHEREVER! Me and the rest of the Osakans from the bar last night wish u guys the best of luck! and we're waiting on that song "Jamin' in Osaka" hahaha PEACE!!!!!!!
Thanks a million Watussi for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE! Hope to perform for you sometime. I dig your tunes. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
Thankyou for being a friend of New Translation. Great sounds on this space. We invite you to taste a section of our upcoming album with a track named 'Found'. On this track we have liberal sprinklings of Geoff Bradley and Pete Raidel (Goose) on trumpet and sax respectively, the dish finished with Tony Minnieconn's patented vocal awesomesauce. Please let us know what you think? The track will be up for the month of May so get your fill until our anticipated album release towards years end. Cheers Shaun M
heyy u guys were awesomee on Australia Day havv funn some1 say hi 2 simon 4 me wondering how he's going cause i havn't seen him in ages anywyy l8taz xox
Hey boys! Just wanted to say thanks once again for last night! Your Port show at Flynns Beach was excellent and i can't wait to see you guys again! Also a quick thanks to Vincent for the chat after the show, I will make sure to check where you guys are at next time i'm in Syd.
