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

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$20.00 - $20.00
$20.00
Condition: Second Hand
Ships from: Melbourne
Media: Very Good (VG)
Cover: Very Good (VG)
Comments: Previous owner's name written on label.
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  • 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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  • Artist: Osibisa
    Label: MCA Records – MAP/S 4740
    Format: LP, Album
    Units: 1
    Country: Australia
    Released: 1971
    Genre: Soul & Funk

  • A1 The Dawn
    A2 Music For Gong-Gong
    A3 Ayiko Bia
    B1 Akwaaba
    B2 Oranges
    B3 Phallus C
    B4 Think About The People