In short
The artists most similar to Osibisa are The Yellow Moon Band, Heaven & Earth, Cranium Pie, Mountain Machine and Paul Giovanni, from the same afro rock, highlife and afro-funk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Osibisa?
The artists most similar to Osibisa are The Yellow Moon Band, Heaven & Earth, Cranium Pie, Mountain Machine and Paul Giovanni, from the same afro rock, highlife and afro-funk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Osibisa?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Bob Downes, Betty Davis, Manu Dibango, Tony Allen, Salif Keita and The Budos Band have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Osibisa" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Osibisa?
Osibisa is usually associated with afro rock, highlife, afro-funk and afrobeat (group · GB · active since 1969), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 30 October 2026.