WATUSI is the original, hot, tropikal "World Beat / Reggae" band from Dallas, Texas, on World Beatnik Records, and 25 years spreading the Reggae vibes and pioneers of the "Worldbeat" mix of riddims and flava! Respected in the Reggae world for their unique, original style, positive, conscious message and top musicianship, Watusi has performed around the world and played with most all of the top Reggae and Worldbeat artists, from Peter Tosh, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse and all the Marleys, to King Sunny Ade, Sonny Okosuns, Chief Twins 77, Ndanda Kosovo and other Afrikan greats, winning fans from Jamaica to Hawaii, Afrika, Europe, and winning numerous awards, including the 2007 Dallas Music Award for Best Reggae Artists
A seed from Jamaica, from the great Peter Tosh, was planted in Dallas in 1976, with founder and frontman Jimi Towry, then grown in Jamaica, and ultimately formed into WATUSI in 1982 and has given fruit and spread this band and their unique blend of roots and dancehall Reggae and Worldbeat music across America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Afrika, Asia, and around the world! Watusi's latest CD, "Cool Runner" has gained airplay in 104 countries now!
Check us on our site at: www.tropikalproductions.com/watusi
One Love !!Medley a la Reggae
Add to My Profile | More VideosCharter members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and one of the premier and most established REGGAE bands in America, they are world class musicians coming from the Caribbean, U.S.A. and Africa, and move from roots reggae to dancehall, Afrikan soukous to salsa, with shades of jazz and a chunk of funk, always surprising and eclectic.
WATUSI joins cultures, life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of
international unity, with a "One World" message and rhythm mix.
2008 celebrates 25 years of WATUSI and the release of their latest CD,
"Cool Runner", on World Beatnik Records, has taken the band and their music worldwide, with airplay in 104 countries. The CD is the 5th release by WATUSI and shows a true diversity of styles and riddims: REGGAE-Roots to Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Afrikan JuJu, Highlife, Soukous, salsa, jazz & Jawaiian, all mixed inna World Beatnik style, with a "One Love" vibe.
Big up! Jah Bless!
One World ~ One God ~ One Aim ~ One Destiny ~ One Love
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