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