Osibisa is a British-Ghanaian-Caribbean Afro rock band founded in London in the late 1960s by four expatriate West African and three London based Caribbean musicians. [1]

Jun 22, 2023 · Teddy Osei, a musician and multi-instrumentalist is the name behind the formation of Osibisa. This Afro-rock band was founded nearly a decade in London after the British officially entirely left the shores of Ghana following centuries of control.

Jun 13, 2008 · 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 audiences in the 70s.

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 audiences in...

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 sound that fused...

6 days ago · Exploring the story of Osibisa, a band which sparked up during the 1960s from a blending of Ghanaian highlife music along with Caribbean influences and rock.

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 pivotal role in introducing African music to the international stage.

Feb 2, 2004 · Translated from Ghanaian OSIBISA means “criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness”.The band's percussive influence began to manifest itself within the music of their contemporaries.

Jan 16, 2025 · Osibisa's fusion of Afrocentric sounds with rock, soul, jazz, and funk put them on the global music map as one of the first African bands to gain international recognition. Osei's contribution to ...

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”. Their innovative music style matched the exciting progressive rock scene of the era.