Osibisa - Welcome Home

Review by Crystal Reyes

Osibisa's album Welcome Home is a vibrant and energetic collection of songs that showcase the band's unique fusion of African rhythms, jazz, funk, and rock. From the opening track "Bum To Bum" to the closing number "Kokorokoo", the album is a non-stop celebration of life, love, and music.

The band's signature sound is instantly recognizable, with its infectious grooves, catchy melodies, and powerful vocals. The use of traditional African instruments such as the talking drum, balafon, and shekere adds an authentic flavor to the music, while the electric guitars and keyboards give it a modern edge.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Warrior", a powerful anthem that celebrates the strength and resilience of the African people. The song features soaring vocals, a driving rhythm, and a memorable chorus that will have listeners singing along.

Another highlight is "Kangaroo", a funky instrumental that showcases the band's virtuosity and improvisational skills. The song is a perfect showcase for the band's tight interplay and their ability to create a groove that is both danceable and musically complex.

Artist: Osibisa
Album: Welcome Home

1990

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Do It (Like It Is)	4:22
Kolomashie (Traditional)
Densu - Trad.
Densu-Trad	5:21
Sunshine Day	4:56
Bum To Bum	5:42
Seaside - Meditation
Kolomashie - Trad.
Agoro	4:00
Sunshine Day (Single Edit)	3:13
Densu (Traditional)
Chooboi
Densu (Trad.)
Kolomashie-Trad	4:33
Chooboi (Heave Ho!)
Seaside Meditation	5:14
Do It
Kolomashie (Trad.)
Welcome Home	4:15
Right Now	3:9
Densu
Seaside-Meditation
Kolomashie
Densu-Trad.
Kolomashie-Trad.
Uhuru	3:25
Chooboi (Heave Ho)	5:7

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OSIBISA - Welcome Home

Sunshine Day - OSIBISA

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Catalog Numbers

Labels

Island Records
Island Records, Bronze Records Ltd.
AIM
Bronze
Songhai
Island Records, Bronze
Jugoton, Bronze
Philips
Bronze Records Ltd.
Red Steel Music
Young
Vivo , Vivo
Music On Vinyl

Listen online

online luisteren
lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa
online anhören
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
escuchar en línea
lyssna på nätet

Formats

8-Track Cartridge
Album
Vinyl
LP
CD
Gatefold
Promo
Cassette
Reissue
Stereo
Limited Edition
Numbered
Coloured
Repress
7"
45 RPM
Single
CBS pressing

Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Island Records Ltd.
Published By	Osibisounds Ltd.
Manufactured By	Island Records Ltd.
Distributed By	Island Records Ltd.
Recorded At	Roundhouse Studios
Mastered At	Gedmal Galvanic Ltd.
Printed By	Studio Grafic
Licensed To	Ariola
Made By	Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.
Record Company	Island Records Inc.
Licensed From	Island Records
Pressed By	Sonopress
Copyright (c)	VS-Musik Verlag GmbH

Credits

Role	Credit
Backing Vocals	Osibisa
Engineer	Ashley Howe
Producer	Gerry Bron
Executive Producer	Gerry Bron
Acoustic Guitar	Wendell Richardson
Bass Guitar	Jean Mandengue (tracks: 8), Mike Odumosu
Bells	Sol (Rhythm Man) Amarfio
Bongos	Sol (Rhythm Man) Amarfio
Clarinet	Kiki Gyan
Congas	Kofi Ayivor
Didgeridoo	Mac Tontoh
Drums	Sol (Rhythm Man) Amarfio
Flugelhorn	Mac Tontoh
Flute	Teddy Osei
Lead Guitar	Wendell Richardson
Organ	Kiki Gyan
Percussion	Kofi Ayivor, Mac Tontoh
Performer	Mac Tontoh
Piano	Kiki Gyan
Rhythm Guitar	Paul Golly (tracks: 8)
Soprano Saxophone	Teddy Osei
Tenor Saxophone	Teddy Osei
Trumpet	Mac Tontoh
Vocals	Mike Odumosu, Teddy Osei, Wendell Richardson
Arranged By	Osibisa
Directed By	Osibisa
Design Concept	Teddy Osei
Liner Notes	T. Osei
Mastered By	EG
Clavinet	Kiki Gyan
Painting	Ian Emes
Kalimba	Mac Tontoh
Bass	Jean Mandengué (tracks: B4)
Written-By	Kiki Gyan (tracks: B3), Mac Tontoh (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1 to B4), Sol Amarfio (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1 to B4), Teddy Osei (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B1 to B4)
Lacquer Cut By	ZP
Plated By	EG

Notes

Recorded at the Roundhouse Recording Studios, London, 1975
Thanks for the vibes in the studio from Barbara Thompson, Robert Bailey and Ray Allen
Recorded at the Roundhouse Recording Studios, London, 1975.
All songs published by Osibisounds Ltd.
Probably an export copy with the 89 669 XOT stickered on cover
℗ 1975 Bronze Records Ltd.
Manufactured and distributed by Island Records Limited
The label is slightly different from Osibisa - Welcome Home with "MADE IN INDIA BY THE GRAMOPHONE CO. OF INDIA LTD." - not "COMPANY", not "LIMITED"; and a slightly different location on the label.
Original inner sleeve has a "MADE IN INDIA".
Category ILPS. 9355 on the labels; Category ILPS. 9355 on back cover.
Gatefold sleeve
Gatefold sleeve.
Single cover.
"Promoción especial, prohibida su venta" written on back.
"Especial Discoteca Osibisa" written on back and spine.
Made in israel.
2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Black cassette with yellow paper labels.
Gatefold Sleeve Turkish Edition
Gatefold
Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Reinhard Mohn OHG, Gütersloh
Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH, München
Licensed by Island Records Ltd.
No durations on sleeve and labels
Made In Japan.
All tracks arranged, performed and directed by Osibisa.
Produced by Gerry Bron. Engineer: Ashley Howe
Recorded at the Roundhouse Recording studios, London, 1975.
Cover painting by Ian Emes from an idea by Teddy Osei.
1975 Broze Records Ltd.
Made in Kenya.
Issued in heavy gatefold cover with obi & insert.
© ℗ 1975 Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan. Under license from BRONZE Records LTD., U.K.
Printed in Japan
Manufactured in Greece by C.G.C.G. Ltd.
Pink Island labels.
Made in Switzerland
Gatefold Australian issue on Bronze.
In common with a lot of Australian releases in period, the artwork was modified by obliterating, often quite crudely, the original cat #, manufacturer etc, and replacing with local ones. On Welcome Home (see image) this is quite clear with the rear cover cat #, which was initially ILPS 9355, is now 24 9355.
Limited Edition Of 750 Coloured Copies
Individually Numbered
The catalogue number ILPS 9355 is overpasted with a "89 699 XOT" sticker. The vinyl is this release Osibisa - Welcome Home. It has the same label design and exactly the same runout. The cover seems to be this one Osibisa - Welcome Home.
Made in Great Britain
Initial released in the UK with Category Bronze ‎– ILPS 9355.

Barcodes

Barcode: 7 52211 10552 3
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): ILPS 9355-A2
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): ILPS 9355-B2
Barcode: 799567100222
Matrix / Runout (Label A): ILPS. 9355-A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): ILPS. 9355-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A): ILPS 9355A-1 G
Matrix / Runout (Runout B): ILPS 9355B-1A
Matrix / Runout (Runout A): LSB 73040-1 4576 ZP
Matrix / Runout (Runout B): LSB 73040-1 ZP 4576
Rights Society: SAKOJ
Matrix / Runout (Side A, label): ILPS 9355-A2
Matrix / Runout (Side B, label): ILPS 9355-B2
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): 24-355 MX 177208
Matrix / Runout (Side 2): 24-355 MX 177209
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): LBS 73040-1 4576 ZP
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): LBS 73040-2 ZP 4576
Barcode: 5 028152 002081
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): S 89 669 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): S 89 669 B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): S 89669 A-1 75 Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): S 89669 B-1 75 Made in Germany
Matrix / Runout (Label Side A): ILPS 9355-A
Matrix / Runout (Label Side B): ILPS 9355-B
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A (variant 1)): 22 ILPS 9355 A2
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B (variant 1)): 22 ILPS 9355 B1E EG
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A (variant 2)): ILPS 9355 A1E EG
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B (variant 2)): 22 ILPS 9355 B1E EG
Price Code: ¥2,500
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 97466 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 97466 B
Other (Cover): MT 4239
Other (Labels): A/A 4239
Rights Society: +SUISA+
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout stamped): △ MX177208 24-355-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout stamped): △ MX177209 24-355-2
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): 24-355 MX-177208
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): 24-355 MX-177209
Barcode: 8719262006515
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Label): S 89 669 A
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Label): S 89 669 B
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout): S 89669 A-1 75
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout): S 89669 B-1 75
Other (Both Runouts): Made in Germany
Label Code: LC 2313
Matrix / Runout (Label A): S 89 669 A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): S 89 669 B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): S 89669 A-1 75
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): S 89669 B-1 75
Matrix / Runout (Label A Side): BRN. 1A
Matrix / Runout (Label B Side): BRN. 1B
Matrix / Runout (A-side label): ILPS 9355-A
Matrix / Runout (B-side label): ILPS 9355-B
Matrix / Runout (A-side runout, stamped): ILPS 9355-A2 2 Λ
Matrix / Runout (B-side runout, stamped): ILPS 9355-B2 G Λ

About Osibisa

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British Afro-pop band, founded in London in 1969 by four expatriate African and three Caribbean musicians. When credited as a company, please use .

Name Vars

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O-S-I-B-I-S-A
Osi Bisa
Osibia
Osibisi
Osibissa
Ossibissa
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Members

Chris Jerome
Kofi Ayivor
Robert Bailey
Teddy Osei
Colin Graham
Paul Golly
Errol Reid
Mac Tontoh
Sol Amarfio
Mike Odumosu
Kiki Gyan
Roy Bedeau
Emmanuel Rentzos
Potato Darku
Robert Abia
Wendell Richardson
Alfred Bannerman
Fred Coker
Jake Sollo
Jean-Karl Dikoto Mandengue
Bessa Simons
Abdul Lasisi Amao
Gregg Brown
Nii Tagoe
Desiree Heslop

Summary by Crystal Reyes

Welcome Home is an excellent album that showcases Osibisa's unique blend of African and Western music. It is a must-listen for fans of world music, jazz, and funk, and a testament to the enduring power of music to bring people together.

Comments

justinsingh25

2023-04-14

2023 and this still hits hard ❤??

guilhermemoura5f7f51f125

2023-04-14

Welcome home have so many great songs, so in my opinion it?s their best album! I also played several songs in different bands I?ve been in. It?s a must have, if you want to know Osibisa this is the one!

bostonsbrightlights

2023-04-13

This song once used for the intro of ching roi ching lan sunshine day from 2012 to 2014

mechanictv

2023-04-13

TE GUSTA EL RITMO?...ACA TENES

akkewmaulana

2023-04-12

my first time hearing of the group and hearing this song. It is a beautiful day.

avalanchecn

2023-04-11

Afro Rock at its best.

perkinsmc2egyig

2023-04-11

Loving this music still in 2023

banderecord

2023-04-11

HAPPY NEW YEAR, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, MAY YOU SHINE IN 2023. YOUR SMILE WILL BRING A SUNSHINE DAY.

jonrooster

2023-04-10

Danyal amcanın ruhu şad olsun ?

hoyekiyapi

2023-04-09

Everybody do what youuuuuu doing in.....?

contact6d05e35120

2023-04-08

ชอบมากเลยครับจากสาริกาไร้ลัง

joaohsc

2023-04-08

Saya pernah nonton osibisa live di stadion GELORA 10 NOPEMBER SURABAYA sekitar thn 1970 an krn lagu ini sebingga antusias penonton jg banyak???????????????

sophisticate

2023-04-07

Se parece como que es el grupo de Santana ?

dvegad

2023-04-06

♥️♥️♥️

nlosvectorsoftwarecom

2023-04-06

Underrated..super ahead of their time!!!

molinapedro

2023-04-06

People should give credit to other Africans in Osibisa musical group. I have noticed some are falsely saying they are Ghanaian group which is not correct, their other Africans in their musical group.