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What followed was a beautiful friendship that ventured beyond mere musicianship. Mick Fleetwood, with his eccentric ideas, proposed a project that felt daring and unconventional: recording an album in Africa with local musicians. Excitement brewed as the idea came to life, painting visions of cultural exchanges and enriching musical experiences.
The plan was not without its logistical hurdles. The protagonist was tasked with gathering gear and preparing for a journey to Ghana that would serve as an education in musical diversity and cultural richness. After receiving the necessary vaccinations, he found himself alongside Fleetwood and a bass player named George Hawkins en route to a land not many western musicians dared to venture to for creativity.