Watussi

Watussi
Origin Melbourne
Genres Afro-Colombian rock 'n' roots
Years active 2005 - 2015

Watussi ia a Sydney based band that perform Afro-Colombian rock 'n' roots[1] with lyrics mainly sung in Spanish.[2] The bands name is slang for "the most handsome man at the party"[3] Their album Tequila, Sangre y Fuego was nominated for 2008 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[4]

Members

  • Oscar Jimenez - vocals, guitar
  • Vicente Sebastian - percussion
  • Pat Harris - bass
  • Michael Brown - saxophone
  • Simon Feranci - trumpet, trombone
  • Nick Garbett - trumpet
  • Daniel Saddleton - drums
  • Daniel Pliner - keys, vocals

Former members

  • Simon Olsen - guitar
  • Jared Kneale - drums

Discography

  • Tequila, Sangre y Fuego (2007) - Knowfoowl/Inertia[5]
  • 1000% Handsome EP (2011)
  • El Olvido (2011) - MGM[6]

References

  1. ↑ Syke, Lloyd Bradford (16 June 2010), "Watussi", Australian Stage
  2. ↑ Pompor, Paris (17 June 2011), "Spanish armada", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. ↑ Kaufman, Dan (28 August 2008), "Undie the influence", Sydney Morning Herald
  4. ↑ Kroslakova, Katarina (19 October 2008), "Ruling classic", Sun Herald
  5. ↑ Hillier, Tony (26 April 2008), "SPIN DOCTOR", The Australian
  6. ↑ Hillier, Tony (5 November 2011), "MUSIC REVIEWS", The Australian
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