James Brown went to Africa
and then there was Afrobeat.
In Afrobeat
you need to play one thing
for a very long time.
When I was in a painting class, the teacher said
to start the year on "the good foot"
and this was in reference to a James Brown song.
Considering
that he travelled the world
and is referenced even in "fine art" classes
shows the breadth
of his influence—
I'd have to say,
damn good job.
May wild birds fly into the night
and may your groove always be strong
and guide you
into the heart
of life.
