Watusi

WATUSI is the original "World Beat / Reggae" band in the USA, with a musical mix of Roots Reggae,and dancehall, with riddims and flavas of Afrikan, Soca, Zouk, funk, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, Afrobeat, jazz, etc...a tribe of world musicians, veteran players coming from the Caribbean, U.S.A. and Africa, joining kulcha, life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of international unity, with a "One World, One Love" message and rhythm.
Watusi is based in Dallas, and a Texas musical legend for 27 years...the premier artist on World Beatnik Records,, respected worldwide , winners of numerous Reggae and World Music Awards including many Dallas Music Awards for Reggae and... nominated for the Roots Music Association "Reggae Artist of the Year" 2008
A seed from Jamaica's original Wailer, the great Peter Tosh, was planted in Dallas in 1976, raised in Jamaica in 1981, grooved in Nawlins in 82 and became Watusi in 1983 and has grown and spread this band and their unique Worldbeat sounds across the Americas, from the Caribbean to Hawaii, Afrika, and around the world!
Watusi is an original, charter member of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and one of the original pioneers of "worldbeat" music, 2010 celebrates 27 years of Watusi and the release of their last CD, "Cool Runner", on World Beatnik Records, has taken the band and their world music worldwide. The CD is the 5th release by Watusi and shows versatile musicianship and a true diversity of styles all mixed inna a "One Love" vibe.
"Cool Runner" cd has gained airplay worldwide in 106 countries so far, reaching new fans around the globe.
Great reviews and the international response has been always positive! After touring with the Bob Marley Festival Tour & other top Reggae and world music festivals, Watusi is now planning a special Spring Break tour thru the Caribbean and Central America promoting a new CD to an essential market, and...
With a One Love vibe...everytime!!!