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SUMMARY:Osibisa: The Pioneers of Afrorock
DESCRIPTION:With an explosive on-stage vibrance and charisma\, the likes of
  which had never been experienced before outside of Ghana\, Osibisa\, beca
 me an instant success. Audiences flocked to become part of the Osibisa liv
 e movement of utter elation! During these early times\, Osei’s band of m
 usical joy-makers\, captured the attention of other musicians of the day. 
 The likes of The Rolling Stones\, Paul McCartney\, Stevie Wonder\, Carlos 
 Santana were mesmerised by the roof-lifting ability of Osibisa\, and all s
 ought advice and mentorship from Osei. They enjoyed gleaning tips on how t
 o ignite their own live performances with the dazzling energy created by O
 sibisa. By the mid ‘70s\, Osibisa’s enigmatic momentum had bubbled to 
 the surface of mainstream\, and UK chart hits followed including ‘Dance 
 The Body Music’ and the iconic ‘Sunshine Day’.\n\nOsibisa have playe
 d on many international tours\, including Europe\, India\, Japan\, Austral
 ia\, South Africa and the United States. Their hit song Superfly Man appea
 rs in the award winning movie BOYHOOD.\n\nToday the band still record new 
 music and continue to tour spreading the love for their special brand of i
 nfectious Afro Rock music.\n\nTickets: £27\n\nhttps://burnleymechanics.ti
 cketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873680533
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CATEGORIES:Burnley Town Centre,Theatre and Culture
LOCATION:Burnley Mechanics Theatre\, Manchester Road\, Burnley\, Lancashire
 \, BB11 1BH\, United Kingdom
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  Mechanics Theatre:geo:53.787787,-2.244038
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