>Sorry to rehash this topic over and over but gotta ask:
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>Was Fela's sound more influenced by James or was it the other
>way around?
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>Having this discussion with some older cats and they swear
>Fela took from James. Came to America, saw what JB was doing
>and took that shit back to Africa.
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>educate, my fellow lessonheads.

I read that he was a avid listener to him when he was living in London. Maybe your post is correct as well.