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Lost Notes: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA

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Fela Kuti's Turbulent Tour and Musical Resilience

Exploring Fela Kuti's challenges during his first American tour in 1969 and his determination to create Afrobeat amidst the influence of James Brown and the vibrant Highlife music scene in Nigeria.

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