Osibisa/Woyaya

by Osibisa

Overview

This 2004 release from BGO combines the first two Osibisa albums into one package. Both Osibisa and Woyaya -- originally released in 1971 -- are remastered with fine, vibrant sound, and the original sleeve notes from the latter are included, as well as a new essay. Though Osibisa had a lengthy career and remained creative for several years, the two albums here are the group's best -- so this should actually be considered the best introduction, at least until an adequate discography-spanning collection is put together. Since it's a two-fer release, Roger Dean's typically bonkers artwork from both albums is scaled down drastically and posed side by side on the front. ~ Andy Kellman

Product Details

Release Date:	11/09/2004
Label:	Beat Goes On
UPC:	5017261206466
Rank:	48413

Tracks

Disc 1

1. The Dawn
2. Music for Gong Gong
3. Ayiko Bia
4. Akwaaba
5. Oranges
6. Phallus C
7. Think About the People

Disc 2

8. Beautiful Seven
9. Y Sharp
10. Spirits Up Above
11. Survival
12. Move On
13. Rabiatu
14. Woyaya

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Osibisa   Primary Artist
Teddy Osei   Drums,Flute,Vocals,Sax (Tenor),African Drums
Loughty Amao   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone),Flute,Congas
Spartacus R.   Prensa,Percussion,Guitar (Bass)
Mac Tontoh   Kabosy,Cowbell,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Robert Bailey   Organ,Piano,Timbales
Wendel Richardson   Guitar,Vocals
Sol Amarfio   Drums,Bongos,Cowbell

Technical Credits

Martin Rushent   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Tony Visconti   Audio Production,Producer
Loughty Amao   Composer
Andrew Thompson   Remastering
John Punter   Engineer
Alan Robinson   Liner Notes
Osibisa   Composer
Teddy Osei   Composer
Mac Tontoh   Composer
Rahsaan Roland Kirk   Composer
Roger Dean   Design,Drawing
Shepard Sherbell   Photography
Robert Ellis   Photography
Richard Williams   Liner Notes
Wendel Richardson   Composer
Sol Amarfio   Composer