Shuffering and Shmiling

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Shuffering and Shmiling
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Studio album by
Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and Africa 70
Released1978
Recorded1977 in Nigeria
Genre Afrobeat
Length21:59
Label Coconut PMLP 1005
distributed by Phonogram Inc.
Producer Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Sorrow Tears and Blood
(1977)		Shuffering and Shmiling
(1978)		 Unknown Soldier
(1979)

Shuffering and Shmiling is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti. [1] It was recorded in 1977 and released on the Nigerian Coconut label. [2]

Contents

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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The Rolling Stone Album Guide Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg [4]
Spin Alternative Record Guide 9/10 [5]

AllMusic stated: "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." [3]

Track listing

All compositions by Fela Kuti

  1. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Vocal)" – 12:12
  2. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Instrumental)" – 9:47
  3. "Perambulator" – 14:30 Alternative track on 1984 French reissue

Personnel

Afrika 70
Technical

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References

  1. ↑ Palmer, Don (23 March 1986). "Poetic Voices Sing of Black Life in Africa and England". The New York Times. p. A26.
  2. ↑ Fela Kuti discography Archived 31 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine , accessed 8 May 2014.
  3. 1 2 Samuelson, S., AllMusic Review, accessed 8 May 2014.
  4. ↑ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. pp. 409–410.
  5. ↑ Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. pp. 219–220.
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