OSIBISA NEW SINGLE DOUALA

 

Osibisa release their first NEW music in two decades as they unveil ‘Douala’.

A tribute and celebration of the life of legendary Cameroon musician, Manu Dibango, who died of Covid on 24 March last year (and who’s world-wide hit, ‘Soul Makossa’, was covered by the likes of Rhianna, Arthur Baker and Michael Jackson), ‘Douala’ is a jab of  sheer joy.

Written by Osibisa’s, Gregg Kofi Brown and Kari Bannerman, ‘Douala’ bursts into life with Osibisa’s signature eclectic vibe, fused with big band instrumentation, woven with flecks of that Afro-rock beat that we’ve all come to expect from these icons;  with the added surprise of the band’s new female vocalists.

Brown and Bannerman were inspired by ex Osibisa bassist, Jean Dikoto Mandengue, when writing the song.  Douala was Jean’s home town and his vibrant humour and personality resonated strongly during the son-writing process on this track.

The first single lifted from the new album, ‘Douala’ celebrates the core essence of life.

https://youtu.be/9q4eU6JaOyw

 

COMING SOON, NEW DAWN

Osibisa announce first album of fresh new material in two decades

The new album ‘New Dawn’ is released April 2021 and available for pre order now: http://smarturl.it/v659ax

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TOMORROWS JAZZ CAFÉ LIVE GIG

Early show: doors 15:00 – 18:00 few tickets remaining

Late show: doors 18:30 – 22:00 sold out

To celebrate our  50^th anniversary, Osibisa will be performing an exhilarating live showcase of the infectious Afro-rock fusion sound that you’ve all come to love from Osibisa.

The band will be spreading the joy with their iconic uplifting hits including ‘Sunshine Day’, ‘Coffee Song’ and ‘Music For Gong Gong’.  Plus, they’ll be giving audiences a sneak-peek of their exciting fresh new tracks from their forthcoming album, out early 2021.  An exhilarating performance which indulges in the iconic tracks of Osibisa, whilst unveiling their stunning new sound.

Latin grooves, African rhythms, funky jazz breaks and more, feel the force of this one-of-a-kind musical experience.

 

VENUE: The Jazz Café London

BUY TICKETS

https://www.ticketweb.uk/event/osibisa-early-show-jazz-cafe-tickets/10698915?pl=JC

 

For more info:

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/whats-on/

https://thejazzcafelondon.com/contact/

Tel: 020 7485 6834

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SUNSHINE DAY 2020

Osibisa: Sunshine Day – a fresh vibrant live re-recording of the iconic summer anthem which hit the UK charts in the super hot summer of 1976. Dedicated as the anthem to the 2020 Summer Will Come movement.

Please note this video was filmed prior to lock down.

Single available on Marquee Records / Universal Distribution.
http://smarturl.it/9s73ty

 

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