Monday, September 24, 2007

Criss-Cross Rhythms that Explode with Happiness. . .

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That is the definition of this very influential African-inspired London based band, Osibisa. Composed of three Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians formed in 1969.

During the 70's Osibisa played a critical hand in developing an awareness of African music among European and North American audiences.

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From the Heads Album:

Mentumi
Kokorokoo
Do you Know
Che Che Kule
Sweet America

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3 comments:

pipecock said...

nice one giving some love to osibisa, ive been working on a track that jacks some chunks of "Y Sharp" from their Woyaya album. lovely stuff!

chris keys said...

a great band - most of their albums have one or two real burners on 'em, - Y Sharp is a great source for heavy goodness...

H.M.A. said...

one of my fave weird afro-prog bands!