Watussi was a Sydney-based band that performed Afro-Colombian rock 'n' roots, with lyrics mainly sung in Spanish. The band's name is slang for "the most handsome man at the party". Their album Tequila, Sangre y Fuego was nominated for the 2008 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album. 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 Label: Watussi Formats: CD 100% Handsom Released: 2009 Label: Watussi Formats: CD, digital El Olvido Released: September 2011 Label: Watussi Formats: CD, 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.
! |- | 2008 | Tequila, Sangre y Fuego | Best World Music Album | | ARIA Award previous winners.
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