Music world rocked by 20 deaths in January. Here’s the list of those lost
The music world and its fans saw plenty of heartbreak and tragedy in January with at least 20 notable musicians having lost ...
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Musicians pay tribute to Ghanaian Afro-rock icon Osei
Bessa Simons has eulogised Teddy Osei as a musical great who played a crucial role in shaping and promoting Ghanaian music.
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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osei’s contribution to the success of Osibisa is undeniable. His crucial input towards the group led to chart successes in the UK with singles like Sunshine Day and Dance the Body Music. Their live ...
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Tony Visconti, Roger Dean and the making of Osibisa’s debut album
Before the term ‘world music’ became trendy, Osibisa were pioneering exactly that style of work ... We set up in the studio was as if it was a live show. Every track you hear is a complete performance ...
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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
Osibisa's fusion of Afrocentric sounds with ... the UK with singles like Sunshine Day and Dance the Body Music. Their live performances left audiences in awe the world over, leading to extensive ...
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Groundbreaking rock band’s frontman dead at 88
Teddy Osei, the singer and founding member for the rock band Osibisa, has died. He was 88. The band announced his death on its Facebook page on January 14. “The members of Osibisa, and the band ...
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Teddy Osei of Osibisa Dies At Age 88
Teddy Osei, a founding member of London based African band Osibisa, has died in London at the age of 88. Teddy was born in 1938 in the Ashanti region of Ghana (then called Gold Coast). In 1969 he ...