Osibisa – Osibisa (VG/VG) – LP, DE 1971

Osibisa is an LP by Osibisa from 1971 released on the MCA Records label.

About this album

Osibisa’s self-titled debut is a vibrant crossover statement that fused African rhythms, funk and rock into an exuberant new sound. Released in 1971, it introduced the London-based multinational group’s celebratory blend of driving percussion, brass, guitar and melodic chant, helping broaden the reach of Afro-rock in the early 1970s. The record’s mix of energy and accessibility made it a breakthrough, with tracks such as Music For Gong-Gong and Ayiko Bia showing how the band turned rhythmic complexity into something immediate and uplifting. Widely regarded as one of Osibisa’s defining albums, it remains a landmark in progressive, funk and African-influenced rock.

Genre: Soul & Funk

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