Watussi
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Founder | Oscar Jimenez |
| Defunct | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Key people | Oscar Jimenez (vocalist, songwriter, producer) |
| Products | Albums: Tequila, Sangre y Fuego (2007), 100% Handsom (2009), El Olvido (2011) |
Watussi was a Sydney-originated ensemble specializing in Afro-Colombian rock and roots music, featuring predominantly Spanish lyrics. Their band name translates to "the most attractive man at the gathering." Their album Tequila, Sangre y Fuego earned a nomination for the 2008 ARIA Award in the category of Best World Music Album. The group was fronted by Oscar Jimenez, a Colombian-born vocalist, songwriter, and producer.
Following a tour across South America in 2010, Watussi commenced production on El Olvido with producer Joel Hamilton; this album was released in September 2011.
In 2012, the band partnered with New Orleans artist Jon Cleary to produce and issue the songs "Che Che Cole" and "Agua."
Members
- Oscar Jimenez – guitar, vocals
- Vicente Sebastian – percussion
- Pat Harris – bass guitar
- Michael Brown – flute, saxophone
- Simon Feranci – trombone, trumpet
- Nick Garbett – trumpet
- Daniel Saddleton – drums
- Daniel Pliner – keyboards, vocals
Former members
- Simon Olsen – guitar
- Jared Kneale – drums
Albums
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Tequila, Sangre y Fuego |
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| 100% Handsom |
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| El Olvido |
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ARIA Music Awards
Since its inception in 1987, the ARIA Music Awards annually honor outstanding achievements and creativity within the Australian music industry.
! |- | 2008 | Tequila, Sangre y Fuego | Best World Music Album | | |-