1971 studio album by Osibisa
Osibisa is the self-titled debut album by Britishafro rock band Osibisa , released in 1971 byMCA . It was reissued in 2004 as a two-CD pack together withWoyaya by BGO Records.
No. Title Writer(s) Length 1. "The Dawn" Osei, Amarfio 7:24 2. "Music for Gong Gong" Osei, Tontoh 5:27 3. "Ayiko Bia" Osei 7:52 4. "Akwaaba" Osei, Tontoh 4:19 5. "Oranges" Osei 4:43 6. "Phallus C" Bedeau 7:15 7. "Think About the People" Osibisa 4:36 Total length: 41:36
Osibisa Teddy Osei – tenor saxophone, flute, African drums, percussion, lead vocals on "The Dawn", "Music for Gong Gong" and "Ayiko Bia"Sol Amarfio – drums, percussion, vocals Mac Tontoh – trumpet, flugelhorn, kabasa, percussion, vocals Spartacus R (Roy Bedeau) – bass guitar, assorted percussion Wendell Richardson – lead guitar, lead vocals on "Think About the People" Robert Bailey – organ, piano, timbales, percussion, vocals Loughty Lasisi Amao – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, congas, percussion Year-end chart performance forOsibisa Chart (1971) Position Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[ 9] 64