Watussi

One of the most exciting live bands to come out of Sydney, "Watussi" (pronounced: WAH-too-SEE, Cuban slang meaning ' the most handsome man at the party’), have sold out shows and shaken audiences with their rocking riffs and funked-up Latin Hip Hop since their inception only three years ago.

Started by Colombian born Oscar Jimenez, it wasn't long after the first gigs as a fully formed seven piece that the wild live shows, energizing original compositions and ability to cross genres and rhythms saw them winning band competitions and playing street festivals. The mix of Latin percussion and grooves with raw, funky guitars and bass gives "Watussi" a unique sound and edge that defines the experience of one of their live shows. In fact, the audience at "Watussi's" most recent sold out performance at The Basement, witnessed the band jam on stage with a 15 piece Brazilian Samba drumming group.

With the independent release of their first EP in November 2004 entitled "The Fling of the Major Bling", "Watussi" have received airplay on FBI, 2SER, Eastside Radio and Bondi FM. One of their compositions, "Cumbiambero", was also used in a short film released in 2004.

Fans of the band witnessed “Watussi”play the 2005 Surry Hills Festival, rock The Metro as part of the Funk And Soul Festival, support Aussie Hip-Hop band ‘Bluejuice’ and sell out The Basement three times during their huge rise in popularity last year.

The latest EP; “Decide Yourself” released March 2006 is produced by Tony Buchen (Lior, The Baggsmen, Vassy, Kid Confucious, Bluejuice) and is currently being negotiated for national distribution. The EP also features a live video of the band filmed at The Basement and The Metro.

"The love children of Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Ozomatli..."   inthemix.com.au

Watussi "Decide Yourself" track Listing

1. Decide Yourself

2. Treasure

3. Mira

4. La Voz

5. Decide Yourself (CD Rom/Video)
 

For more information, please contact:   

Michael Correa

0416 359 622

info@watussi.com.au

www.watussi.com.au

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