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Osibisa
Woyaya
Genres: International Music, Pop, R&B, Rock

Track Listings (7) - Disc #1
1. Beautiful Seven - Osibisa, Osei, Teddy
2. Y Sharp - Osibisa, Osibisa
3. Spirits Up Above - Osibisa, Kirk, Rahsaan Rolan
4. Survival - Osibisa, Osei, Teddy
5. Move On - Osibisa, Richardson, Wendel
6. Rabiatu - Osibisa, Amao, Loughty
7. Woyaya - Osibisa, Amarfio, Sol

CD Details

All Artists: Osibisa
Title: Woyaya
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Repertoire
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 10/28/2008
Album Type: Import, Original recording remastered
Genres: International Music, Pop, R&B, Rock
Styles: Africa, Caribbean & Cuba, Soul
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1

Synopsis

Product Description

After unleashing their sensational debut album in 1971, Osibisa returned with an impressive follow up when Woyaya was released the following year. A firm favourite with students and rock festival fans, Osibisa was always popular in the UK and throughout Europe, where their rock guitar blended with African rhythms appealed to dancers and listeners alike. Osibisa brought a breath of fresh air to a scene where audiences once sat passively listening to prog rock concerts. Now they could get up and join in the excitement generated by this high-energy band of soul brothers. The title track Woyaya was covered by Art Garfunkel, and the album itself was a UK Top 20 hit.

CD Reviews

Blast From The Past

Fred Rayworth | Las Vegas, NV United States | 12/21/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Normally when I think of "World Music" I want to stick my finger down my throat and gag, but in this case... I only bring this up because I have seen Osibisa classified in the World Music genre and I hate to categorize them that way, however accurate it may be.

I got this album in the early seventies because of the album cover alone. That was enough to pique my interest. The music was surely not what I expected but it has a groove to it that I liked. This album was especially good with heavy incense, a black light, and that cover done over in dayglo paint. The good old days!

I have not heard this or their first album in thirty years yet I can still remember the melody to Woyaya. I suppose if you are a World Music freak then this album is for you. They were original, and they were unique and there has never been anything quite like them since. The combination of Wendell Richardson and Teddy Osei had magic that still shines through today. To me, Osibisa is the exception to the rule and I highly recommend them even for rockers!

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Better have good speakers

Winchester | Texas | 11/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is one CD that I use to test speakers. Fire up Survival, turn up the volume, if they can handle this, they are fine. Why you ask? Because this is meant to be played loud, and the bass will rattle a room. WARNING if you rent, don't try this at home. Beautiful 7, and the uplifting ending cut Woyaya make this a must have for world music fans."