A seed from Jamaica, planted in Dallas in 1982, has grown and spread this band and their unique blend of roots reggae and worldbeat music across America, from the Caribbean to Hawaii to Africa and around the world.
Charter members of Reggae Ambassadors Worldwide (R.A.W.) and one of the premier and most established REGGAE bands in America, they are world musicians coming from the Caribbean, U.S.A. and Africa.
They join cultures, life and music together in a true Rasta spirit of international unity, with a "One World" message and rhythm-World Beat.
2002 celebrated 20 years of WATUSI and the release of their latest CD, "Cool Runner", on World Beatnik Record. The release has taken the band and their music worldwide. The CD is the 5th release by WATUSI and shows a diversity of styles:
REGGAE-Roots to Dancehall, Soca, Zouk, Afrikan JuJu, Highlife, Soukous & Jawaiian, all mixed in a World Beat rhythm and a One Love vibe.
"Cool Runner" was chosen as one of the "Top Ten Reggae CD's of 1998" and has received airplay worldwide in over 100 countries so.
The reviews and response have been outstanding! After touring with the Bob Marley Festival Tour & other top Reggae Festivals, WATUSI made a special Spring Break tour thru the Caribbean promoting the new CD to a great response.
WATUSI is the winner of numerous Dallas Music Awards for Reggae and is the first call "island " band in Texas.
WATUSI has been featured on national and international tours, festivals, TV, satellite, cable, radio and in the top Reggae/ World Beat publications around the world.

