Lost Notes: How Fela Kuti Found Afrobeat in LA

Switched on Pop

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Music Interviews, Music History, Music, Music Commentary

4.6 • 2.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Lost Notes by KCRW explores how Fela Kuti’s time in LA in 1969 was instrumental in the creation of his legendary Afrobeat sound. Hosted by Michael Barnes and Novena Carmel. Find a full transcript of Lost Notes at KCRW. And subscribe to the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.0	Hey it's Charlie. Today I want to share with you a great music documentary
0:33.3	podcast called Lost Notes from KCRW. They're in the middle of their fourth season
0:38.1	about the kaleidoscopic backdrop of the LA soul and R&B scene from the 1950s to the 1970s. They have this amazing story that I really
0:45.7	loved about the Nigerian artist Felacooti and how he found Afrobeat during his time in Los Angeles.
0:52.0	I hope you enjoy Lost Notes as much as I do.
0:55.7	Hey Michael, yes no vina. Have you ever had a moment when you realized you were going about something all wrong?
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