Osibisa
Osibisa & Woyaya [2004 Remaster] (1971)
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Length:  1:22:01
    Track Listing:
      CD 1:
      1.  
      		 The Dawn    7:02
      2.  
      		 Music for Gong Gong    5:29
      3.  
      		 Ayiko Bia    7:53
      4.  
      		 Akwaaba    4:19
      5.  
      		 Oranges    4:40
      6.  
      		 Phallus C    7:14
      7.  
      		 Think About the People    4:27
      CD 2:
      1.  
      		 Beautiful Seven    6:45
      2.  
      		 Y Sharp    6:22
      3.  
      		 Spirits Up Above    7:19
      4.  
      		 Survival    5:40
      5.  
      		 Move On    5:09
      6.  
      		 Rabiatu    5:08
      7.  
      		 Woyaya    4:28
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      Osibisa - Osibisa & Woyaya [2004 Remaster] (1971)

      CD 1: Osibisa (41:08)

      01 - The Dawn
      02 - Music for Gong Gong
      03 - Ayiko Bia
      04 - Akwaaba
      05 - Oranges
      06 - Phallus C
      07 - Think About the People

      cD 2: Woyaya (40:54)

      01 - Beautiful Seven
      02 - Y Sharp
      03 - Spirits Up Above
      04 - Survival
      05 - Move On
      06 - Rabiatu
      07 - Woyaya

      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.

      Credits:
      Loughty Amao - Flute, Conga, Sax (Baritone), Sax (Tenor)
      Sol Amarfio - Bongos, Drums, Cowbell
      Robert Bailey - Organ, Piano, Timbales
      Roger Dean - Design, Drawing
      Teddy Osei - Flute, Sax (Tenor), Vocals, African Drums
      Wendel Richardson - Guitar, Vocals
      Spartacus R. - Percussion, Guitar (Bass), Prensa
      Mac Tontoh - Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Cowbell, Kabosy
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