Osibisa was the first African band to notch up a whole series of best-selling singles and albums in the pop charts with its infectious fusion of styles referred to worldwide as criss-cross rhythms ...

Osibisa Formed in London in 1969 by three Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians, Osibisa played a central role in developing an awareness of African music among European and North American ...

The band’s name, Osibisa, comes from a word in the Fante language, meaning “highlife”. Osibisa’s fusion of Afrocentric sounds with rock, soul, jazz, and funk put them on the global music ...

During this time, Osei formed a band called Cat’s Paw, which blended the vibrant rhythms of highlife – a popular West African genre – with the energetic styles of rock and soul. In 1969, Osei ...

Osibisa, the great Ghanaian band, is celebrating 40 years of musical excellence with the launch of two albums, Osee Yee and The Very Best of Osibisa. Ghana: Osibisa Marks 40th Birthday - allAfrica.com ...

Afro-rock band Osibisa have confirmed that founding member, singer and saxophonist Teddy Osei has died aged 88.. In a statement on their Facebook page, the band said: "The members of Osibisa, and ...

The bulk of Africa’s music pioneers may be long gone, but the legendary predominantly Ghanaian Pan-African Band, Osibisa, formed in 1969, lives on. This year the group marks its 40th anniversary.

Teddy Osei, the singer and founding member for the rock band Osibisa, has died. He was 88. The band announced his death on its Facebook page on January 14. “The members of Osibisa, and the band ...

The band’s name, Osibisa, comes from a word in the Fante language, meaning “highlife”. Osibisa’s fusion of Afrocentric sounds with rock, soul, jazz, and funk put them on the global music ...

Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday.

Ghanaian music legend and saxophonist Teddy Osei, who founded the Afro-rock band Osibisa, has died aged 88. The talented drummer and vocalist passed away in London on Tuesday. He was "an important ...