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“The Godfather of Soul,” charismatic singer/songwriter James Brown is an American icon whose musical legacy deeply impacts the wider world. Caribbean Reggae star Bob Marley, Kenyan American Afro-Funk artist Victor Sila, Cuban jazz musician Arturo Sandoval, British rockers The Who, Japanese composer Shigeru Umebayashi, and American hip-hop star LL Cool J all cite James Brown as an inspiration and an influence. Continue reading →