First, let us introduce Madlib. One of those crazy underground producers, Madlib first wowed us in 2000 with the hip-hop adventures of Quasimoto and his debut The Unseen. With its fabulous production and odd vocals, it's regarded as a must-have. Then there is his more orthodox hip-hop alter ego Madvillian, as well as his free jazz-influenced side project Yesterday's New Quintet.

Now let's meet Ivan Conti, drummer of the Brazilian trio Azymuth and responsible for more than 11 albums of futuristic funk, samba and jazz fusion. Having met through the musical documentary Brasilintime, the pair recorded this debut collaboration.

On first take, you'd think that this was simply a collection of classic Brazilian tunes — percussion-heavy tropicalia and bossa nova — plucked from obscurity.

With some insight into the musical pedigree of these two artists, you should warm to the quirky synthetic keyboarding and electronic bass from Madlib. Conti has an opportunity to show off his brilliant rhythmic skills.

With reworked classics and quirky originals, they skitter and scatter through funk, soul and the South American incarnations of those styles.

Overall, it's a unique excursion through Brazilian musical history.
Chloe Sasson

INDUSTRY MAGAZINE REVIEW - SEPT 08
Jackson Conti - Sujinho Knowfoowl / Inertia

Treat your eardrums with Brazilian drums. Music man Madlib returns again with a Brazilian Jazz project that is very special. Jackson Conti is the collaboration of Madlib and Ivan (Mamão) Conti, drummer of the legendary Azymuth. The project also consisted of the creation of documentary, Brasilintime, featuring a crew of music producers/musicians hunting for the perfect Brazilian drum break including the making of this masterpiece. Madlib and Mamão build a bridge between yesterday and today’s music making.

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DOUBLE THE WATUSSI !!....

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One date for two bigshows....

SAT 13^thSEPTEMBER....

Farewell gigsbefore ..Japan.. & ....Korea....

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ANNANDALE HOTEL

Afternoonand evening shows....

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watussi.com.au....

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Watussiare excited to announce a very special last Australian date before heading offto play festival, club and TV stages in ..Japan..and ....Korea.........

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OnSaturday 13^th September Watussi will headline two big shows at the ....Annandale....; an afternoonshow followed by an evening show, both with full support bills and specialguests. ....

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Twochances to see and hear why Watussi has rapidly become one of the most talkedabout live band experiences in ....Australia.........

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Doorsopen at 2pm and 8.30pm respectively. Tickets are currently on sale exclusivelythru the Annanadale Hotel’s website, www.annandalehotel.com.....

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Pricesare $20 plus b/f for the evening show, and $30 plus b/f for the arvo show, awhich also includes a free South American BBQ, or asado, cooked by the Watussi guys themselves! South Americansalads, salsas and other vegetarian options will also be available.....

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Guest artists and support acts will be announced soon.....

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ABOUT WATUSSI....

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The Bondi based AfroColombian rock and roots group mixes raw fuzz guitar, hip hop, Stax stylehorns, percussion reminiscent of ‘Soul Sacrifice’ era Santana, killer funk bassand drums, and vocals and stage presence as strong as any in Australia rightnow.....

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WATUSSI’s huge performance on one of the main stages of WOMAD earlier this year was one of thehighlights of the festival. Their debut album “Tequila, Sangre y Fuego” promptly sold out within hours of theshow and outsold every other Aussie act on the bill and all but one of theinternationals. Even in the 42 degree heat of the Sunday afternoon, the bandkept the 8,000 strong crowd dancing all the way through the 50 min set (footageof which is on youtube, type in ‘Watussi, WOMAD’).....

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Charismatic front-man, Colombian born Oscar Jimenez, sings in Spanish,English and French on the release and is a powerful force onstage. The restof the band is a talented amalgam of multicultural Australian musicians,bringing a myriad of influences to the unique sound that is WATUSSI.....

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These Annandale shows and Asian tour will cap an amazing 12months for the band. From playing small local pubs to touring Japan and Korea,via an album that continues to garner rave reviews (including multiple ‘albumof the week’ plaudits) and a massive reputation for non-stop energy andexcitement.....

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Oscarwill be available for interviews over the next few weeks. For press packs,including music and bios, and to organise interview times, please contact:....

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Michael Correa....

Manager....

michael@watussi.com.au....

www.myspace.com/watussimusic....

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“Aspolished as it is, this debut album has captured the raw power and intenseexcitement of a “Wah-too-see” show” ....

4/5 Stars, Tony Hillier, Weekend Australian....

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“Watussi”….. Cuban slang for the most handsome man at theparty