Voo Voo is a Polish music band that was established in 1985. The group's musical style is highly diverse, predominantly characterized by a fusion of rock and folk elements from various cultures, intertwined with a notable emphasis on improvisation. In more recent times, their creative repertoire has also embraced contemporary music genres like drum and bass, hip-hop, and nu jazz.
The band's name derives from the initials of its founder and frontman, Wojciech Waglewski, with "W. W." being rendered according to English phonetic conventions.
Voo Voo maintains an active association with a fan club known as "Wannolot." This fan club releases albums that cater to enthusiasts of the band, featuring live recordings, interviews, and tracks by the band that are not officially released through standard channels.
Group history Voo Voo was established in 1985, emerging from the core members of the Morawski Waglewski Nowicki Hołdys ensemble. Initially, Voo Voo comprised Wojciech Waglewski, Andrzej Nowicki (bass guitar), Wojciech Morawski (drums), and Milo Kurtis (percussion and trumpet). In the inaugural performances of 1985, Morawski was later succeeded by Marek Czapelski. With this lineup, the band made its debut at the Jarocin festival.
Subsequently, Nowicki, Kurtis, and Czapelski departed from the band. The Pospieszalski brothers then took their place: Jan Pospieszalski on bass guitar and double bass, Mateusz Pospieszalski on saxophone, and Andrzej Ryszka (formerly of Tie Break, ex-Krzak) joined. During the early 90s, Piotr "Stopa" Żyżelewicz assumed the role of drummer, succeeding Andrzej Ryszka, who remained the drummer of Voo Voo until his passing on May 12, 2011.
In 1997, the group participated in the electoral campaign of AWS. Subsequently, in 1998, Jan Pospieszalski departed from the band to concentrate on media endeavors. Karim Martusewicz stepped in to take his place.
Band members Wojciech Waglewski – guitar, main vocals, and lyrics. Founder and leader of the band; its name comes from his initials (the English pronunciation of "Voo Voo" sounds like Polish pronunciation of "W.W."). Father of Bartosz Waglewski and Piotr Waglewski, better known as Fisz and Emade. He also plays with the bands "Osjan" and "Gaia". Mateusz Pospieszalski – saxophone, flute, bass clarinet, keyboard instruments, accordion, vocals. He also played with the band "Maanam". Currently playing with the bands "Tie Break" and "GRAAL", also Stanisław Sojka. Piotr "Stopa" Żyżelewicz (died 12 May 2011) – drums. He cooperated with the bands Armia and Izrael and 2Tm2,3. Karim Martusewicz – double bass, bass guitar, has played with Voo Voo since February 1998. Mamadou Diouf from Senegal – vocals. He has been cooperating with Voo Voo since 1994.
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales CertificationsPOLVoo Voo Released: October 6, 1986 Label: Pronit —Sno-powiązałka Released: May 4, 1987 Label: Pronit —Małe Wu Wu Released: August 8, 1988 Label: Polskie Nagrania Muza —Z środy na czwartek Released: October 16, 1989 Label: Polskie Nagrania Muza —Zespół gitar elektrycznych Released: June 6, 1991 Label: Digiton —Tam tam i tu Released: 1991 Label: Zic Zac —Łobi jabi Released: October 4, 1993 Label: Tonpress —Zapłacono Released: November 14, 1994 Label: Polton —Rapatapa-to-ja Released: December 4, 1995 Label: Polton —Flota zjednoczonych sił Released: May 5, 1997 Label: Polton —Oov Oov Released: September 7, 1998 Label: Music Corner Records —Kalejdoskop Released: November 8, 1999 Label: Music Corner Records —Płyta z muzyką Released: February 12, 2001 Label: Sony Music 1Płyta Released: February 18, 2002 Label: Sony Music 5Voo Voo z kobietami Released: October 13, 2003 Label: Sony Music 8XX Cz.1 Released: March 17, 2005 Label: Sony BMG 1521 Released: March 17, 2006 Label: Pomaton EMI 6Tischner Released: March 12, 2007 Label: Agora SA — POL: 15,000+ POL: Gold Małe Wu Wu śpiewawiersze ks. Jana Twardowskiego Released: December 12, 2007 Label: Agora SA —Samo Voo Voo Released: October 10, 2008 Label: EMI Music Poland 12Voo Voo i Haydamaky Released: June 4, 2009 Label: Agora SA — POL: 15,000+ POL: GoldWszyscy muzycy to wojownicy Released: November 16, 2010 Label: EMI Music Poland 20Nowa płyta Released: October 18, 2012 Label: Agora SA —Dobry wieczór Released: October 24, 2014 Label: Agora SA 137 Released March 7, 2017 Label: Agora SA4"—" pozycja nie była notowana.
Video albums Title Video detailsPrzystanek Woodstock 2004–2009 Released: 2010 Label: Złoty Melon Formats: DVDNajmniejszy koncert świata with Haydamaky Released: October 22, 2010 Label: Agora SA Formats: DVD
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