Osibisa

About

Osibisa are a pioneering British-Ghanaian-Caribbean Afro-rock band formed in London in 1969 by four expatriate West African musicians and three Caribbean musicians. Affectionately known as The Beautiful Seven, they forged a bold new sound that blended rock, highlife, native blues, and infectious, high-energy rhythmscementing their place as trailblazers of the Afro-Rock genre. Their innovative style even earned them the name the African Santana.

With a legacy spanning over 55 years, Osibisa have remained a dynamic force in music. Aside from a brief touring hiatus between 1990 and 1993, the band continues to record and perform internationally. Featuring founder member Wendell Richardson (the voice of Osibisa), the band now consists mix of a new generation from hand-picked talent, keeping the spirit of the original line-up alive.

Osibisas music always reached a global audience, featuring in several international films. Notably, their tracks appear in the 1973 soundtrack for Superfly TNT (the sequel to Curtis Mayfields iconic Superfly) as well as in the award-winning 2004 film Boyhood, which garnered Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes.

Known for timeless anthems like the classic Woyaya,Welcome Home, Fire, Dance the Body Music, and the timeless Sunshine Day, Osibisas live shows are legendary for turning any venue into a joyful, high-octane celebration.

One things for surewhen Osibisa plays, the party is guaranteed.