Shuffering and Shmiling

Shuffering and Shmiling
Studio album by Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and Africa 70
Released	1978
Recorded	1977 in Nigeria
Genre	Afrobeat
Length	31:08
Label	Phonogram Coconut PMLP 1005
Producer	Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Sorrow Tears and Blood (1977) Shuffering and Shmiling (1977) Unknown Soldier (1979)

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]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

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

1. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Vocal)" - 12:12
2. "Shuffering and Shmiling (Instrumental)" - 9:47
3. "Perambulator" - 14:30 Alternative track on 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 - drums
• Ayoola Abayomi - percussion
• Babajide Olaleye - maracas
• Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun - congas

References