Osibisa - Osibisa / Woyaya '1971-72 [2004]

Tracks list

This 2004 release from BGO combines the first two Osibisa albums into one
package. Both Osibisa and Woyaya -- originally released in 1971 -- are
remastered with fine, vibrant sound, and the original sleeve notes from the
latter are included, as well as a new essay. Though Osibisa had a lengthy career
and remained creative for several years, the two albums here are the groups best
-- so this should actually be considered the best introduction, at least until
an adequate discography-spanning collection is put together. Since its a two-fer
release, Roger Deans typically bonkers artwork from both albums is scaled down
drastically and posed side by side on the front.


Tracks:

CD1:
1. Dawn (7:03)
2. Music for Gong Gong (5:29)
3. Ayiko Bia (7:53)
4. Akwaaba (4:20)
5. Oranges (4:40)
6. Phallus C (7:14)
7. Think About the People (4:21)

CD2:
1. Beautiful Seven (6:45)
2. Y Sharp (6:21)
3. Spirits Up Above (7:18)
4. Survival (6:19)
5. Move On (4:34)
6. Rabiatu (5:07)
7. Woyaya (4:27)

Personnel:

Teddy Osei / Flute, Saxophone, Sax (Tenor), Vocals, African Drums
Wendel Richardson / Guitar, Vocals
Spartacus R / Percussion, Guitar (Bass)
Mac Tontoh / Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Kabosy
Loughty Amao / Conga, Sax (Tenor), Sax (Baritone), Saxophone
Robert Bailey / Organ, Keyboards, Piano, Timbales
Roy Bedeau / Bass
Mac Tontoh / Trumpet, Cowbell, Flugelhorn
Osibisa Choir / Choir, Chorus
Sol Amarfio / Bongos, Cowbell, Drums

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