Watussi
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresAfro-Colombian rock 'n' roots
Years active2005–2015
MembersMichael Brown: Flute and saxophone
Websitehttps://watussimusic.bandcamp.com/

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

In 2010 back from a South American tour, they began work on their next Album El Olvido with producer Joel Hamilton. The album was released in September 2011.

In 2012, they collaborated with New Orleans legend Jon Cleary with whom they arranged recorded and released the tracks "Che Che Cole" (by Willie Colon's) and "Agua".

Members

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

Former members

  • Simon Olsen – guitar
  • Jared Kneale – drums

Discography

Albums

List of albums
Title Album details
Tequila, Sangre y Fuego
  • Released: 2007[5]
  • Label: Watussi
  • Formats: CD
100% Handsom
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Watussi
  • Formats: CD, digital
El Olvido
  • Released: September 2011[6]
  • Label: Watussi
  • Formats: CD, digital
La Revolucion del Under
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: Los Mas Sueltos
  • Formats: digital

Awards and nominations

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2008 Tequila, Sangre y Fuego ARIA Award for Best World Music Album Nominated [7]

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
  7. ↑ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
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