Osibisa

1. Dawn

2. Music for Gong Gong

3. Oyiko Bia

4. Akwaaba

5. Oranges

6. Phallus C.

7. Think About the People

Tracks:

Beautiful Seven
Y Sharp
Spirits Up Above
Survival
Move On
Rabiatu
Woyaya

Album Description

Their second release from 1971 with original LP cover art.

Album Description

Aussie edition of the world music sensation's 1971 album. 7 tracks.

Album Details

1995 rerelease of this classic, ethereal 1971 West Indian / Afro-funk / world beat recording. Features the musica genius of band leader Teddy Osei (tenor sax, flute, African drums, vocals).

Customer Reviews:

Just as I remembered it........2007-05-10

Though it is now a little dated, this CD has held up well. It's still exciting, and it was done without all of today's technology!

Blast From The Past.......2005-12-21

Normally when I think of "World Music" I want to stick my finger down my throat and gag, but in this case... I only bring this up because I have seen Osibisa classified in the World Music genre and I hate to categorize them that way, however accurate it may be.

I got this album in the early seventies because of the album cover alone. That was enough to pique my interest. The music was surely not what I expected but it has a groove to it that I liked. This album was especially good with heavy incense, a black light, and that cover done over in dayglo paint. The good old days!

I have not heard this or their first album in thirty years yet I can still remember the melody to Woyaya. I suppose if you are a World Music freak then this album is for you. They were original, and they were unique and there has never been anything quite like them since. The combination of Wendell Richardson and Teddy Osei had magic that still shines through today. To me, Osibisa is the exception to the rule and I highly recommend them even for rockers!

"Back in time".......2005-10-26

This is an excellent music and is able to take you back in time to remember. Great experience, and is still able to make your heart beat faster.

Better have good speakers.......2004-11-10

This is one CD that I use to test speakers. Fire up Survival, turn up the volume, if they can handle this, they are fine. Why you ask? Because this is meant to be played loud, and the bass will rattle a room. WARNING if you rent, don't try this at home. Beautiful 7, and the uplifting ending cut Woyaya make this a must have for world music fans.

BEYOND AWESOME!.......2004-05-27

This has got to be one of my all time favorite albums! I have been listening to it since my brother brought it home from his friends house after the album first came out. My brother's friend got it from his own brother who worked at a radio station so I think it was a promotional album. I still have the vinyl album. In fact,I was so impressed with not only the music but also the cover artwork that I had the flying elephant TATTOOED ON MY BACK!! I feel this is their best album but it has been quite awhile since I have heard any of their other music. The songs on this album have been stuck in my head for over 30 years and I never get tired of them. Another album that I would recommend is "Flaming Drums" by Olatunji. This album was made in 1962 on Columbia records. I bought it at a yard sale or used record store in 1969 or 1970[or there-abouts] and have been enjoying it ever since. I cannot wait to get them both on cd so I can enjoy them in my vehicles. Broaden your musical horizons and buy this music.

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MUSIC THAT IS ALL SWEETNESS, SKILL AND SPIRIT - AFRICAN MUSIC
Love this West African Music Album

Very Best of Osibisa
Osibisa
Manufacturer: Neon
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Mandrill

ASIN: B00004YSP9
Release Date: 1997-06-13

Tracks:

Sunshine Day
Coffee Song
Dance The Body Music
Welcome Home
Densu
Choboi (Heave Ho)
Seaside Meditation
Uhuru Kolomashie
Warrior
Flying Bird
Ojah
Awake
Hamattan
Jumbo
Kyrie Eleison
Lost Fisherman

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MUSIC THAT IS ALL SWEETNESS, SKILL AND SPIRIT - AFRICAN MUSIC.......2006-05-08

The African drum. The Master-drummer. You can't take anything from the other instruments, but it is the percussion that gives Osibisa its special quality - whether it is accompaniment to folklore, like in DENSU, the "river in Africa where fishermen sing the praises of all the fish they can catch", or in the breaking and crashing and hurried, repeated splashing of waves in SEASIDE MEDITATION, or yet in stirring the hearts of men to action in tracks like WARRIOR or CHOBOI (heave ho!).

Osibisa represents a medium that expresses all the glory and beauty of Africa - just as much as the Senegalese and Malian poets, recounting family lineages and the deeds of kings; or the Zulu warrior, stabbing, leaping and kicking in a glorious war dance. The men play with an exuberance that is infectious; they sound like they're just having great fun. They also play with unparalleled skill. But I would say the thing that makes their music so sweet goes beyond skill, it is more of spirit - the African spirit.

Some time ago my sisters and I found an Osibisa cassette my dad used to play when we were much younger. Then we would chant lustfully to the music, marching round and round our living room. Listening to it recently as an adult offered me a more profound, appreciative experience - and also wore the last life out of the poor cassette. It's unbelievable and a real blessing that there's Osibisa music now on CD, out there just for the buying.

And yes... we still dance chanting to Osibisa music in my parents' living room - this time with my little nieces in tow.

Love this West African Music Album.......2003-08-15

Having listened to Osibisa while growing up in India. A sense of nostalgia led me to buy this CD. The music is just great to listen to.

Tracks:

Dawn
Music for Gong Gong
Oyiko Bia
Akwaaba
Oranges
Phallus C.
Think About the People

Album Description

Their first release in 1971. An absolute classic with a mini-LP cover!

Customer Reviews:

How could I have possibly forgotten how good this is.......2005-07-26

Like many of the other reviewers here, I first heard this band/album back in early 70's. Their music is simply great, the energy, the talent - everything. I'm listening to it again after a too long hiatus (it's on my vinyl collection) and I'm stunned - how could I have forgotten this music - I'm ordering their CDs. My siblings will instantly break into smiles at the mention of the phrase "Osibisa - crisscross rythyms that explode with happiness" and then they'll repeat the line "we gonna start this happy vibes right from the root, and the root is early one morning in the heart of Africa." If you like earlier Santana, I'm pretty sure you'll like this - it's different, more African with a twist of Caribbean - but most of all it is just fun.

Osibisa from Africa.......2005-07-18

One night in 1970 lying in my bed inside my psychedelic room listening to my Panasonic/Quadraphonic (forerunner of the surround sound today) component set. I heard on the FM radio station the complete two albums "Osibisa/Woyaya", I was so impressed with their music that the following day I ran to the store to buy both albums! At the time the Santana band was my favorite band. However, Osibisa with their unique African sound became another favorite band of mine. The percussion and the rhythms make you feel you are in Africa. Today I still collect their CD's and listen to the music that once brought the savage out of me; I'll see you later bwanna!

Mottsibisa.......2004-07-23

'Osibisa' was formed in London, England in 1969 by a multi-racial group of musicians; all with the same interests in music. The nucleus of the band was from Ghana, others, like the unbelievable guitarist Wendell Richardson, came from Antigua; the bass player who was simply known as Spartacus (I'm Spartacus!) was from Grenada; the keyboard player from Trinidad; and the saxophonist was from Nigeria. However, what they all had in common was great musical rhythm, enthusiasm, and ability. Their music was borrowed from Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, African based drum music, Rock, Pop, and Latin Groove, to create quite an original sound.

In Ghanaian 'Osibisa' means 'criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness'. Now, how one word can say all that I do not know, but that is exactly how the music sounds, and they are the very words that introduce the first song on this, Osibisa's first, album aptly titled "Dawn".

Like a breath of fresh air, Osibisa's music first came to prominence with the release of their first single "Music for Gong Gong'', included here on their first album, which was released at the tail end of 1970. It is a piece of music that will get even the most conservative of souls out boogieing on the dance floor. So it was great expectations when their first album was released in the early days of 1971 and the boys did not disappoint, arriving as it did when Prog-Rock was in its heyday. Each of these percussive driven songs blew away all the pretensions of those serious minded twiddlers in the likes of Yes, King Crimson, etc. Osibisa's unbridled enthusiasm was so infectious, you could not help but be dragged along by the sheer exuberance of it all.

Although Osibisa's main strength was in their live concerts, they could also drum up a storm (quite literally) in the studio. Nobody at the time could have realized how influential their music was going to be in years ahead. Osibisa today is still known as the Godfather of 'World Music', and the effect of their big hit single "Sunshine Day" (1975) was to change the disco scene for ever. But this, their first album, was to set the template of the Osibisa sound for eternity. The band is still going today, albeit with only two of the seven original members left, which actually is not bad by today's standards considering that the band is now in their 35th year.

Many of the songs on this collection are still in the band's live repertoire today. Like all good albums, the songs on this set play like a live concert. Opener "Dawn", which begins with the immortal translation of Osibisa, builds on a rhythm of percussion until giving way to let the individual soloist bring the song to a rousing conclusion - some seven and a half minutes later. You then get five other songs of criss-cross rhythms before being brought to a riotous climax by "Think About The People".

When a band starts off its career with such a strong album, it is often difficult to keep up the standards set by its debut (especially with an ever changing line-up - Wendell Richardson, the band?s simply stunning lead guitarist, was at one stage lured away by British rockers "Free"). So it is perhaps true to say that Osibisa's studio output has been a little patchy since then, although their live concerts have never been short of marvelous, always led by Teddy Osei out front on drums, sax, fluttering flute, and vocals. This, their first album, is nothing short of a diamond. A must buy for anybody who likes a shot of fun with their music.

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VERY NICE.......2004-01-06

Makes me think of Blood,Sweat&Tears mixed with Mandrill and a
drop of old time Santana for spice. Mostly in a language I don't
understand. Yet so much more. Loved it!
Thank you,
Tom

These Cats are OUT OF CONTROL!.......2003-03-29

I cannot BELIEVE this albun is on CD!My Mom used to rock it when I was only eight years old -- and I have been searching for it all of my adult life! "PHALLUS C" is my hands, down, favorite song in the entire World! I can sing the WHOLE guitar riff by heart! And I DEFY YOU to sit still during the drum sequence! These Cats give hyperactivity a new meaning! I'm wasted! This is damn good music!

Average customer rating:

Truly great West African Music

Heads
Osibisa
Manufacturer: Aim Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008EMWB
Release Date: 1994-11-02

Tracks:

Kokorokoo
Wango Wango
So So Mi La So
Sweet America
Ye Tie Wo
Che Che Kule
Mentumi
Sweet Sounds
Do You Know

Album Description

Their third album, 1971/72, with classic mini-LP cover.

Customer Reviews:

Truly great West African Music.......2003-07-28

I loved Osibisa when I was a teen in India. I never heard it again until I ordered it from Amazon. I think this album is the best of Osibisa's albums.

Tracks:

Dawn
Music for Gong Gong
Ayiko Bia
Akwaaba
Oranges
Phallus C
Think About the People

Tracks:

Beautiful Seven
Y Sharp
Spirits Up Above
Survival
Move On
Rabiatu
Woyaya

Album Description

Digitally remastered edition of 2 original albums from 1971 and 1972 compiled on a single CD. Osibisa was formed by Ghanan Teddy Osei in London and the group's music fused African and Caribbean rhythms... ''criss cross rhythms that explode with happiness''. Art Garfunkel covered ''Woyaya'' on his debut Angel Clare. The album art was painted by Roger Dean, most famous for his covers of various Yes album jackets. BGO. 2004.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Original Albums from 1971 and 1972 Compiled on a Single CD. Osibisa was Formed by Ghanan Teddy Osei in London and the Group's Music Fused African and Carribean Rhythms... A "Criss Cross Rhythms that Explode with Happiness". Art Garfunkel Covered "Woyaya" on his Debut "Angel Clare". The Album Art was Painted by Roger Dean, Most Famous for his Covers of Various Yes Album Jackets.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Jazz with tropical percussion........2006-03-25

I first encountered this group when I was in collage in the early seventies. I was impressed an bought both of these albums when they were on LP vinyl. Since I have played the he** out of them, they are now so worn they don't play well any more. I was thrilled to find them available on CD (no where but Amazon) and they sound better than ever. Anyone who loved Jazz needs to check these guys out.

Great Albums - However These Are NOT Remastered!.......2005-10-15

I've been a long time fan of Osibisa, since the '70s. That's when I bought Woyaya and Heads.

This 2 album set consists of the titles Osibisa and Woyaya. I had never heard the Osibisa album before. It's surprisingly good. The main reason I purchased this CD set was to get a pristine version of Woyaya. Unfortunately I was sorely disappointed with this CD.

I listened to every track from the originally mastered CD, released in 1993 and compared it to this 2004 "remastered" version. There was absolutely no difference that I could detect between the two! The album still sounds muddy and dull, not clean and bright as I would expect from a decent remastering job.

If it wasn't for the Osibisa album I would consider this to have been a complete waste of money - though the sound on that album is none too good either.

My 2 star rating is not because of the music which is great, but because of the high price with poor sound quality. Give me nice Woyaya remastering and I'd gladly give this CD 5 stars.

Average customer rating:

An Incredible Album

Welcome Home
Osibisa
Manufacturer: Aim Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000G5YH
Release Date: 1997-12-12

Tracks:

Sunshine Day
Welcome Home
Densu-Trad.
Chooboi (Heave Ho!)
Do It (Like It Is)
Right Now
Seaside-Meditation
Uhuru
Kolomashie-Trad.
Bum To Bum
Agoro
Sunshine Day (Single Edit

Album Description

The most rare of Osibisa's releases, originally only released in Africa.

Album Description

Osibisa's self-titled album opened up their unique blend of African and Western styled music to a wider audience, charting in both the U.S. and Europe. Produced by Tony Visconti, Osibisa's extraordinary merger of African drum beats, colorful rhythms, and rock-inspired keyboard and horn parts give it an expansive sound that infuses countless musical influences. Even the melodies take bits of rhythm & blues and modern rock and affix them to the accompanying percussion beats to come up with a contemporary feel with an avant-garde atmosphere. Tracks such as 'Dawn,' 'Phallus C,' and 'Oranges' incorporate fragments of traditional jazz and jazz fusion mainly because of the flute and saxophone into their core, but then fashions the result to resemble the band's true heritage. Each song conjures up a certain African mysticism with its stressed rhythms and semi-primordial tempos. The

Album Details

Remastered Reissue of their Tenth Album, which Included the Hit Sunshine Day, Originally Released in 1976, and Now Available on CD with Two Bonus Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

An Incredible Album.......2004-09-27

My friend Lee S_____ loaned me the tape cassette of this album back around 1982. The title cut has been floating around in my mind since then. After looking for a copy of this for years, I was pleased to see that it was available again. After listening to it repeatedly, I think that this CD is as good as I remembered it to be.

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Selections great, sound quality not.
Celebrate!

Celebration: The Best of Osibisa
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Manufacturer: Aim Records
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Woyaya

ASIN: B0000020T8
Release Date: 1994-04-11

Tracks:

Making Everybody Happy
Happy Children
Celebration
I Feel (Pata Pata)
Woyaya
Ayiko Baya
Welcome Home
Meeting Point
Right Now
Sunshine Day
Dance The Body Music
Ke Le Le
Obinkabimame
Fire
Africa We Go

Album Description

Their last studio album, recorded in 1997.

Customer Reviews:

Selections great, sound quality not........2002-07-12

I currently own nine cds by the famous group and Celebration was the first one I bought. While I was pleased with the selection of songs on the cd I was disappointed with the sound quality. The entire recording sounded as though it was done under a heavy blanket and subsequently I gave the cd away. I'd like to know if subsequent releases sound better.

Celebrate!.......2001-02-05

Do you like highlife, ska, rai, zouk, funk, with good old r&b thrown in? If so, you need to add Celebration to your collection. This album brings you some classic Osibisa (like the evocative Woyaya) along with newer (though lighter) tracks. The combination has something for everyone. You'll soon be transported not only to another place and time, but to a level not visited by many. If you drink your music, allowing it's intoxifying effects to take you new highs, as it touches the depth of your soul, then this album is for you.

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Happy Children
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Manufacturer: Collectables
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ASIN: B000FAOC4K
Release Date: 2006-05-09

Tracks:

Happy Children
We Want To Know (Mo)
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Take Your Trouble-Go
Adwoa
Bassa Bassa
Somaja
Fire

Average customer rating:

wango wango

Wango Wango
Osibisa
Manufacturer: Recall Records UK
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Osibisa

ASIN: B00006LEPQ
Release Date: 2003-01-20

Tracks:

Sunshine Day (Alternate Single Version)
Coffee Song (Alternate Single Version)
The Dawn (Acoustic)
Fire (Acoustic)
Music For Gong Gong (New Version)
Woyaya (Acoustic)
Africa We Go Go
Wango Wango (Alternate Version)
Nkosi Sikelele Afrika
Monsore
Djankoso
Jumbo
Ayiko Bia (Live)
Sweet America (Alternate Version)
The Warrior
Celebration (Live)
Right Now (Acoustic)
Pata Pata (Alternate Version)
Dance The Body Music (Alternate Single Version)
Whos Got The Paper (Urban Live)
Morning Sun
Welcome Home
Kelele (Live)
Che Che Kule (Live)
Sakabo
Spirit Up Above (Live)
Happy Children (Urban Live)
Superfly Man (Live)
Hold On
Feel Good (Remix)
Sunshine Day (Long Summer Mix)

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Sunshine Day (Alternate Single Version)
2. Coffee Song (Alternate Singe Version)
3. The Dawn (Acoustic)
4. Fire (Acoustic)
5. Music For Gong Gong (New Version)
6. Woyaya (Acoustic)
7. Africa We Go Go
8. Wango Wango (Alternate Version)
9. Nkosi Sikelele Afrika
10. Monsore
11. Djankoso
12. Jumbo
13. Ayiko Bia (Live)
14. Sweet America (Alternate Version)
15. The Warrior
16. Celebration (Live)
17. Right Now (Acoustic)

Disc 2:
1. Pata Pata (Alternate Version)
2. Dance The Body Music (Alternate Single Version)
3. Who's Got The Paper (Urban Live)
4. Morning Sun
5. Welcome Home
6. Kelele (Live)
7. Che Che Kule (Live)
8. Sakabo
9. Spirit Up Above (Live)
10. Happy Children (Urban Live)
11. Superfly Man (Live)
12. Hold On
13. Feel Good (Remix)
14. Sunshine Day (Long Summer Mix)

Format: CD