Watusi

World Reggae Ambassadors

Welcome To The Wild World of Watusi !

REGGAE SOCA CALYPSO ZOUK JUJU JAWAIIAN AFRIKAN

World Beat Reggae
is the original, tropikal "World Beat Reggae" band in the USA, with players from around the world and based in Dallas,Texas.
Watusi is the premier artist on World Beatnik Records,
and a Texas musical legend, respected and played worldwide, winners of numerous Reggae and World Music Awards including 2011, 2010 and 2009 Texas Music Awards for Reggae and... nominated for the Roots Music Association "Reggae Artist of the Year" 2009
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A seed from Jamaica, sewn by the great, original Wailer, Peter Tosh,
was planted in Dallas in 1976, raised in Jamaica in 1981 and
became Watusi in 1983, and has grown and spread this band and
their unique blend of roots and dancehall Reggae and Worldbeat
music across America, from the Caribbean to Hawaii,
Afrika, Asia, Europe and around the world!

Watusi is an original, charter member of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and
one of the premier and most established REGGAE bands in America,
one of the original pioneers of "worldbeat" music, Watusi is a tribe of
world musicians, 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.

2012 celebrates 29 years of Watusi and the release of their
latest CD, "Cool Runner", on World Beatnik Records, has taken
the band and their "Worldbeat" mix of music worldwide.
The CD is the 5th release by Watusi and shows great, versatile musicianship, respect for the roots, the "word, sound, power", positive message and a true diversity of styles:
REGGAE - Roots to dancehall, soca, zouk, Afrikan JuJu, Highlife,
soukous, Afro-beat, salsa, samba, meringue, jazz, funk,
gospel & Jawaiian, all mixed inna true
World Beatnik stylee and riddim, with a "One Love" vibe.

Watusi's "Cool Runner" cd has gained airplay
worldwide in 106 countries so far, reaching new fans around the globe.
Big ups to all the fans and DJ's out there for all the
years of love and support! The reviews and a great, international response have been outstanding and 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, then Afrika in summer, promoting a new CD to an essential market, and With a One Love vibe...everytime!!!

Watusi has a worldwide respect and has performed
with virtually every major reggae act, including:
Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Stephen Marley, Kymani Marley,
UB40, Steel Pulse, Black Uhuru, Burning Spear, Ras Michael, Aswad,
Third World, Inner Circle, the Itals, Meditations, Marcia Griffiths,
Glenn Washington, Charlie Chaplin, Eeek A Mouse, King Sunny Ade,
Sonny Okosuns, Chief Twins 77, Victor Essiet, Neville Brothers,
Big Mountain, Junior Reid, Duckie Simpson, Mikal Rose... and many more.

WATUSI has been featured on national and international tours, festivals,TV, satellite,
cable, radio and in the top Reggae/ WorldBeat publications around the world.
The "Skankin Horns" and steel pans puts the total number of players at 10
and it's a world class jam! Big up!

WATUSI CONCERT CALENDAR

Our multi-cultural school show -
Celebrates a world of music, kulcha and diversity, with a
positive world view, the oneness of all people,
thru world riddims, music, dance, awareness
and... alot of fun!!

Peace, Oneness, Music