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Entertainment of Saturday, 19 June 2010

Source: Osekre

The next Osibisa?

Osekre is taking his poetry skills into the music scene and is bent on breathing new styles into the game. Armed with excellent writing skills, sick rhymes, word flow and a guitar hooked with the harmonica, Osekre's Vibe is an experience.

Osekres sound is described as African acoustic pop with mild rock, poetry and rhymes.

"Whether in small bursts, or in longer rhythmic riffs, Osekre’s verses somehow manage to enthrall. I think it’s the onrush of crashing contrasts, relieved in time to leave you with (mostly) soothing conclusions. As hinted, he shows and shares pain but also forgiveness."

Osekre worked with the late Kiki Gyan of Osibisa, one of the few bands which dominated the World Music scene in the 70's. His influences include Fela, Lauryn Hill, Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, and Ben Harper.

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New Yorkers can check out his live concerton Sunday night, June 20th. >