Osibisa - Superfly TNT (1973) [1995] CD-Rip

The brainchild of Teddy Osei, a Ghanaian sax player, composer, and drummer who came to London to study music, Osibisa was one of the first African bands to win worldwide popularity. Their mix of African (especially highlife) and Caribbean forms made them a sensation in the mid 70s and their popularity continues today, even though recording dates have fallen off.


Tracks:

1. Achimota 6:53
2. Backayard (Superfly Man) 3:55
3. Prophets 5:26
4. The Vicarage 3.32
5. Oy E Mama 3:28
6. Brotherhood 4:12
7. Come Closer (If You're A Man) 5:25
8. Kelele 5:35
9. La Ila La La 7:37
Bonus Tracks:
10. Superfly Man (Single) 2:46
11. Prophets (Single) 5:27

Personnel:

TEDDY OSEI from Ghana; tenor sax, flute, African drums & vocals
SOL AMARFIO from Ghana; drums
MAC TONTOH from Ghana; trumpet, flugel horn, kabasa
JEAN MANDENGUE from French Camaroon; bass guitar, percussion, vocal
GORDON HUNTE from Guyana; lead guitar & vocals
ROBERT BAILEY from Trinidad; organ, piano, timbales
KOFI AYIVOR from Ghana; congas, African drums, percussion, vocals
On track 7: additional brass arrangements by Mike Gibb