Shuffering and Shmiling
Shuffering and Shmiling is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Coconut label.[1]
| Shuffering and Shmiling | ||||
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| Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and Africa 70 | ||||
| Released | 1978 | |||
| Recorded | 1977 in Nigeria | |||
| Genre | Afrobeat | |||
| Length | 21:59 | |||
| Label | Coconut PMLP 1005 distributed by Phonogram Inc. | |||
| Producer | Fela Kuti | |||
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Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |  |
The Allmusic review awarded the album 5 stars, stating: "While continuing along in his tradition of savvy instrumental innovation, Shuffering and Shmiling plays out with the same intensity and voracious soloing that mark other great Africa 70 performances like Confusion, Gentleman, and No Agreement; but the point of departure here is the outward remarks he makes on a touchy topic: religion."[2]
Track listing
All compositions by Fela Kuti
- "Shuffering and Shmiling (Vocal)" - 12:12
- "Shuffering and Shmiling (Instrumental)" - 9:47
- "Perambulator" - 14:30 Alternative track on 1984 French reissue
Personnel
- Fela Kuti - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
- Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem - trumpet
- Christopher Uwaifor - tenor saxophone
- Lekan Animashaun - baritone saxophone
- Leke Benson, Okalve Ojeah, Oghene Kologbo - guitar
- Nweke Atifoh - bass guitar
- Tony Allen (aka Ladi Alabi) - drums
- Ayoola Abayomi - percussion
- Babajide Olaleye - maracas
- Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun - congas
References
- Fela Kuti discography Archived 2014-05-31 at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 8, 2014.
- Samuelson, S., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.
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