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Watusi(US)

Watusi is the premier Reggae/Worldbeat group in Texas, since 1982, playing all styles of reggae, roots to Jamaican dancehall, and a worldbeat mix of soca, zouk,

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Living End Living End

"Living End" is a World Fusion World track by Watusi(US) on SoundClick. The song establishes its own world and invites the listener to settle in. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. It has charted at #18 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart. Explore the full Watusi(US) catalog on SoundClick and discover more World Fusion World music from independent creators.

World Fusion

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Big Up Big Up

"Big Up" by Watusi(US) is a Reggae World production available on SoundClick. The track showcases Watusi(US)'s instinct for crafting memorable music. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Listeners into Reggae, Dancehall and World Beat will find this track a natural fit within their rotation.

Reggae

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Irie Love Irie Love

SoundClick artist Watusi(US) presents "Irie Love", a remarkable release in the Reggae World genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Watusi(US) continues to build a Reggae World catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.

Reggae

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Somebody Somebody

"Somebody" is a Reggae World track by Watusi(US) on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. Explore the full Watusi(US) catalog on SoundClick and discover more Reggae World music from independent creators.

Reggae

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the Island the Island

"the Island" is a Reggae World track by Watusi(US) on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Explore the full Watusi(US) catalog on SoundClick and discover more Reggae World music from independent creators.

Reggae

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Watusi is the Reggae/Worldbeat tribe of 10 musicians from the Caribbean, Afrika and US that has pioneered reggae and Worldbeat from Texas to Hawaii since 1982. This band mixes all styles of reggae, from roots to dancehall, with Afrikan riddims, Latin, funk, jazz and has released 4 albums on World Beatnik Records. Founded by Jimi Towry and based in Dallas, Texas, they have won numerous awards and are one of the most established, respected reggae groups in America.

Band/artist history

Watusi chief and founder Jimi Towry met and was mentored by the late great Wailer Peter Tosh in 1976, and was inspired and put on the reggae mission by Tosh himself. After living and playing in Jamaica for a year, Jimi formed Watusi in 1982, the pioneering reggae and worldbeat band in Dallas, Texas and southwest region. Played and toured Jamaica, Hawaii, Cancun and Mexico, and across the US. Plenty concerts and festivals, we've played with most all of the top Reggae and worldbeat artists over the years.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

We have played live since 1982, from Hawaii to Jamaica and Mexico, and coast to coast in US.

We love the festivals especially and our biggest show was with Ziggy Marley in Dallas' West End in 1992 with 45,000 fans in attendance- still holding record for largest reggae concert ever in Dallas. Love Spring Breakin in Cancun and Negril.

Your musical influences

All styles of reggae, from Bob Marley to dancehall reggae, as well as a Worldbeat mix of: soca, zouk, Afrikan artists like Baaba Maal, Youssou Ndour, Salif Keita, Cuban salsa, Brazilian samba, jazz, funk, rock, ska, etc...

What equipment do you use?

Everything from Afrikan drums to synths to harmonica.

Anything else?

Booking thru Tropikal Productions @ 972-771-3797

Have dancers and fire-dancers on big shows

Rockwall, TX  USA
ID 280753
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