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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ReplyDeleteR.I.P. Mac!
ReplyDeleteThe music of Osibisa makes you happier and more social. Thank´s for all the great songs and playing!
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