Their music is a fusion of African, Caribbean, jazz, funk, rock, Latin, and R&B and highlife.About this Event
ABOUT THE ACT:
London during the 70s witnessed the band Osibisa - led by the Godfather of Ghanaian Afrobeat Teddy Osei - launch their unique brand of African fusion music on the world stage to an adoring public. Now in their 50th together, Osibisa will release their first new album in 15 years, coupled with a new show celebrating the band's achievements and their 'happy music' ideology.
Inspired by West African and Caribbean roots, Osibisa became one of the first African Caribbean groups that appealed to a mainstream audience with their fusion of jazz, funk, calypso, Latin, pop and rock references. The definition of 'Osibisa' is the criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness and their hits include ‘Sunshine Day’, ‘Gong Gong Song’, ‘Dance the Body Music’ and ‘The Coffee Song’.
The British pioneers of Afro-fusion and godfathers of world music have achieved an astounding five decades of global success and their live set is a musical adventure, a journey of spirit and a show not to be missed.
Formed in London by three Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians in 1969, Osibisa joined jazz, funk, Caribbean, R&B, Latin and African rhythms together to create something that changed world music forever.
This legendary band have played a central role in developing an awareness of African music among European and North American audiences from the 1970s to the present day.
‘Osibisa criss-cross rhythms that explode with happiness’ – Nile Rodgers
AFTER SHOW DJ – Tue & Wed until 12 am • Thu until 1 am • Fri & Sat until 2 am
Bar and heated Terrace available for pre/post-show drinks!
Please note your dining time is 7.00pm - if you wish to change this to an earlier or later dining time please contact our reception team after you have purchased your tickets on 0207 715 5818 or email attaching your ticket.
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ABOUT THE VENUE:
Jools Holland, Boisdale’s Patron of Music presents the best in jazz, blues and soul. About the venue:
Boisdale of Canary Wharf is a two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square which comprises a restaurant, four private dining rooms, Oyster Bar & Grill and Cigar Terrace, the world’s greatest Whisky Bar, and the best live music in the capital.
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Event Venue
Boisdale of Canary Wharf, 15 Cabot Square, London, United Kingdom
GBP 49.00 to GBP 149.00