Shuffering and Shmiling
by Fela Kuti
- Type: Album
- Released: 1978
- Label: Coconut
- Country: Nigeria
- Length: 21:33
- Community rating: 3.99/5 from 3 ratings
Artists on this release: Fela Kuti & The Africa '70
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Taking aim at the hypocrisy of imported organized religions in Africa, 'Shuffering and Shmiling' is a fiercely political, profoundly hypnotic afrobeat masterwork. Fela Kuti and his monumental ensemble lay down intensely repetitive, remarkably warm tropical grooves that transform righteous protest into a deeply passionate, highly energetic dancefloor experience.
Genres
Descriptors: rhythmic, protest, repetitive, percussive, polyrhythmic, groove-laden, political, long-form
Tracklist
Credits
- Fela Kuti - primary artist, arranged by, composed by, keyboards, producer, saxophone, vocals
- Fela Kuti / The Africa '70 - primary artist
- Christopher Uwaifor - alto saxophone
- Musiliu P. Brimah - art direction, design
- Peregrino Communications International, Lagos - art direction
- Lekan Animashaun - baritone saxophone
- Alake Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Emaruagheru Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Ihase Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Kevwe Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Remi Anikulapo-Kuti - chorus
- Tejumade Anikulapo Kuti - chorus
- Ayoola Abayomi - claves [sticks]
- Addo Nettey - congas
- Oladeinde Koffi - congas
- Shina Abiodun - congas
- Ladi Alabi - drums
- Leke Benson - guitar, bass
- Nweke Atifoh - guitar, bass
- Oghene Kologbo - guitar, bass
- Okalue Ojeah - guitar, bass
- Kenny Adamson - illustration [cartoons]
- Babajide Olaleye - maracas
- Nwokoma Ukem - trumpet
- Tunde Williams - trumpet