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Lost Notes: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA

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An Evolution in Identity and Philosophy through Cultural Encounters

Exploring Fela Kuti's transformative encounter with members of the Black, Musical, and Social Elite in LA, particularly his interactions with figures like Juno Lewis and Sandra Isadore, which reshape his perception of African identity and Black American consciousness.

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