Watussi

Watussi
Watussi
Origin	Sydney, Australia
Genres	Afro-Colombian rock 'n' roots
Years active	2005–2015
Members	Michael Brown: Flute and saxophone
Website	https://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	Best World Music Album	Nominated	^[7]

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

[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

[World-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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