Osibisa/Woyaya [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Disc: 1

1. Dawn

2. Music for Gong Gong

3. Ayiko Bia

4. Akwaaba

5. Oranges

6. Phallus C

7. Think About the People

Disc: 2

1. Beautiful Seven

2. Y Sharp

3. Spirits Up Above

4. Survival

5. Move On

6. Rabiatu

7. Woyaya

Editorial Reviews

Product 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.

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.

Average customer rating:

Awesome Jazz with tropical percussion.
Great Albums - However These Are NOT Remastered!

Osibisa/Woyaya
Osibisa
Manufacturer: Beat Goes On
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002U4EMI
Release Date: 2004-09-27

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.

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