Watina

World | Feb 2007

Reviews

Decca
Reviewed 2007-03-13
Gorgeous music from Central America (Belize & Nicaragua) that’s a rich blend of African and the Caribbean musical influences. Lyrics in Garifuna (an endangered language). The music is soulful and folksy with elements of blues & rock, but firmly rooted in its cultural heritage. Read the notes and play it all. Great stuff!
*1. Midtempo & moving w/catchy melody & great vox.
2. Midtempo & slightly bluesy w/great guitar & whining chorus.
*3. Upbeat and very catchy w/a great beat/melody. So nice.
4. Relaxed & respectful Garifuna hymn w/soaring vox.
*5. Fun, bright & bouncy. Extra good vocals w/light island feel.
6. A sweet, somewhat gentle sound w/light perc & warm vocals.
*7. Mid/upbeat, rockin story of man being locked out by wife.
8. Slow, simple w/heartfelt vocals. A touch of blues.
9. Midtempo voice and percussion. Then recorded voices.
*10. Upbeat and spirited w/light funk touches & lots of style.
11. Great old man vox, a growl/warble. Slow, sad.
12. Bright & swaying, a lively, warm story of heritage.

Recent airplay

Aguyuha Niduhenu
At the Cafe BohemianOct 26, 2016
Watina
At the Cafe BohemianAug 10, 2010
Lidan Aban
At the Cafe BohemianMay 08, 2007
Beiba
No Cover, No MinimumMay 04, 2007
Lidan Aban
Watina
The Cipher ShowApr 15, 2007

Charting

2007-03-18 — 2007-05-20 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
May 13 1
May 6 1
Apr 22 2
Apr 8 2
Mar 25 1

Track listing

1. Watina
2. Weyu Larigi Weyu
3. Miami
4. Baba
5. Lidan Aban
6. Gaganbadiba
7. Beiba
8. Sin Precio
9. Yagane
10. Aguyuha Niduhenu
11. Ayo Da
12. Amunegu