Friday, August 20, 2010

MAC TONTOH - RIP - Sadly another founding member of Osibisa dies

Mac Tontoh b.25 Dec 1940 – d.16 Aug 2010 trumpet player and founding Ghanaian member of International Afro-Rock band Osibisa has also died. Mac passed away following a stroke at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana on the 16th August 2010.
 
Osibisa was formed in London, England in 1969 by three Ghanaian and three Caribbean musicians.

Osibisa founding members:
Teddy Osei  - Saxophone (born Ghana)
Sol Amarfio - Drums (born Ghana)
Mac Tontoh  - Trumpet / Songwriter (Osei's brother, born Ghana)
Spartacus R - Bass Guitar / Songwriter (born Grenada)
Robert Bailey - Keyboards (born Trinidad)
Wendell Richardson - Lead Guitar (born. Antigua)

Osibisa played a central role in developing international awareness of African music.
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  1. HONDU MUSICMay 14, 2015 at 4:52 AM

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  2. HONDU MUSICMay 14, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    R.I.P. Mac!
    The music of Osibisa makes you happier and more social. Thank´s for all the great songs and playing!
    Ol´ Arwin in Stockholm, Sweden

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