Osibisa-Osibisa (1971)

Osibisa released their debut album in 1971. In this first work, the Afro-British band showcased a brilliant fusion of psychedelic Afro-pop and jazz-rock sounds, magnificently captured by a group of outstanding instrumentalists and vibrant, energetic compositions. Tracks like the beautifully arranged “The Dawan” and the joyful jazz-rock “Music For The Gong Gong” demonstrate the group's sonic diversity, while the superb “Ayiko Bia”, the dynamic “Oranges”, and the sublime “Phallus C”, perfectly encapsulate Osibisa's style with soaring saxophone, organ, and guitar lines, supported by simply masterful percussion. In conclusion, this is undoubtedly one of the best jazz-funk-afro-pop-rock albums ever released and would elevate Osibisa even though in subsequent years they would release other major works such as "Woyaya" (1972), "Heads" (1973), or the magnificent double live album "Black Magic Night; Live At The Royal Festival Hall" (1977).