Shuffering and Shmiling
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{{Infobox album
| name = Shuffering and Shmiling
| type = Studio
| artist = Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and Africa 70
| cover = Shuffering and Shmiling.jpg
| alt =
| released = 1978
| recorded = 1977 in Nigeria
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = Afrobeat
| length = 21:59
| label = Coconut PMLP 1005
distributed by Phonogram Inc.
| producer = Fela Kuti
| chronology = Fela Kuti
| prev_title = Sorrow Tears and Blood
| prev_year = 1977
| next_title = Unknown Soldier
| next_year = 1979
}}
Shuffering and Shmiling is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader, and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti.{{cite news |last1=Palmer |first1=Don |title=Poetic Voices Sing of Black Life in Africa and England |work=The New York Times |date=23 Mar 1986 |page=A26}} It was recorded in 1977 and released on the Nigerian Coconut label.[http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAFela.html Fela Kuti discography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140531081449/http://biochem.chem.nagoya-u.ac.jp/~endo/EAFela.html |date=31 May 2014 }}, accessed 8 May 2014.
Reception
{{Album ratings
| rev1 = AllMusic
|rev2 = The Rolling Stone Album Guide
|rev2score = {{rating|3|5}}{{cite book |title=The Rolling Stone Album Guide |date=1992 |publisher=Random House |pages=409–410}}
|rev3 = Spin Alternative Record Guide
|rev3score = 9/10{{cite book |title=Spin Alternative Record Guide |date=1995 |publisher=Vintage Books |pages=219–220}}
}}
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."Samuelson, S., [http://www.allmusic.com/album/shuffering-shmiling-mw0000867925 AllMusic Review], accessed 8 May 2014.
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
;Afrika 70
- Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
- Christopher Uwaifor – alto saxophone
- Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
- Leke Benson, Okalue 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
- Alake Anikulapo Kuti, Emaruagheru Anikulapo Kuti, Fehintola Anikulapo Kuti, Ihase Anikulapo Kuti, Kevwe Anikulapo Kuti, Remi Anikulapo-Kuti, Tejumade Anikulapo Kuti – chorus
;Technical
- Musiliu P. Brimah – design
- Kenny Adamson – cartoons
References
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