Osibisa was the most successful and longest lived of the African-heritage bands in London, alongside such contemporaries as Assagai, Chris McGregor's Brotherhood of Breath, Demon …

Osibisa are a Ghanaian Afro Rock band, founded in London in 1969 by four expatriate African and three Caribbean musicians.

Sep 8, 2024 · In a small park in the heart of London in 1969, a young Ghanaian man formed a band that would go on to become the first African band to gain global recognition, pioneering a …

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...

Feb 23, 2019 · Osibisa exploded onto the music world in 1971 with a pulsating and vibrant sound. Translated from Ghanaian, Osibisa means “criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness”. …

Jan 17, 2025 · Before the term ‘world music’ became trendy, Osibisa were pioneering exactly that style of work – and taking prog rock into fresh new waters in the process. “It started when I …

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 …

Jun 22, 2023 · Simply put, the Osibisa band means “criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness”. Teddy Osei played the saxophone, flute, and African drums and vocals. Sol …

Osibisa is a globally celebrated Afro-rock band that emerged in the late 1960s. Known for their unique fusion of African rhythms, rock, jazz, and Caribbean influences, the band played a …

May 7, 2021 · Osei, aged 87, is a stroke survivor, his voice rarely rising above a whisper. But with a new album out, he wants to tell his story as an unsung pioneer: as founder and leader of the …