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"Criss-Cross Rthyms That explodes with happiness"

11/14/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is just a correction to the previous reviewer.The Group Osibisa Was Formed Mainly by three Ghanaians,Teddy Osei,Mac Tontoh and Sol Amarfio.The Earlier group also had caribeans namely Wendel Richardson and Richard Bailey.Throughout the years there were other musicians who spent some time with the band like Kofi Ayivor,Kiki Gyan,Loughty Lasisi,The Late Darko Potato, Mike Odumosu,Remi Kabaka and Alfred "kari" Bannerman Who still happens to be with the Band.Their blend of music which could best be described as a fusion Of Rock and Ghanaian Highlife with a jazzy Horn Section and Wicked Killer Percussion throwing in Santana-like Guitar Riffs validates This" Criss-Cross Rythyms That explodes with Happiness". The groups was a huge succcess in Europe,Africa and in India and Japan. Osibisa's music is happy and fun and You wouldn't regret having this or any of their Cd's in your collection.BUY IT"

Wickedest fusion rock in the world

ooguibe@hotmail.com | Brooklyn, NY. | 11/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"(...)Today Osibisa is also described as the fathers of World Music, but you know, that World Music thing is really a scam to avoid acknowledging that these bands were some of the wickedest funk/ fusion rock bands in the world. Osibisa and Ofo, two UK bands that rocked the world, defined my youth. There could be no finer cd in your collection if you are willing to step on new territory. Solid stuff always."