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Osibisa
Osibisa formed in London in the early 1970s around Teddy Osei, Mac Tontoh, and Sol Amarfio. They played a mix of African, Caribbean, and Western styles that...
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Dance The Body Music
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The Coffee Song
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The Warrior
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(i Feel) Pata Pata
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Happy Children
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Sunshine Day
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Dance The Body Music
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The Coffee Song
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The Warrior
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(i Feel) Pata Pata
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Happy Children
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Sunshine Day
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Welcome Home
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Woyaya
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Osibisa formed in London in the early 1970s around Teddy Osei, Mac Tontoh, and Sol Amarfio. They played a mix of African, Caribbean, and Western styles that felt fresh at the time, with songs like 'Sunshine Day' and 'Happy Children' capturing their upbeat, rhythmic approach.
Their albums 'Osibisa,' 'Woyaya,' and 'Sunshine Day' found listeners in Africa, Europe, and North America during the 1970s and 1980s. The band's lineup shifted over time, with players like Robert Bailey on trumpet and Wendall Richardson on saxophone joining at various points.
Osibisa's sound helped introduce African musical elements to broader international audiences. While their early performances sometimes drew mixed reactions, their persistent groove and cross-cultural blend eventually connected with people looking for something different from mainstream pop.
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