Stalemate
Studio album by
Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti and the Afrika Seventi
Released1977
Recorded1977
StudioDecca Studios, Lagos
GenreAfrobeat
Length28:39
LabelDecca Afrodisia
DWAPS 2033
ProducerFela Kuti
Fela Kuti chronology
Opposite People
(1977)
Stalemate
(1977)
Fear Not for Man
(1977)

Stalemate is an album by Nigerian Afrobeat composer, bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Fela Kuti recorded in 1977 and originally released on the Nigerian Decca label.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

The Allmusic review awarded the album 3 stars, stating: "the subject matter is more social than political in content. In keeping with tradition, the album Stalemate consists of two extended pieces – one per side. The title track has a mid-tempo trance groove that bends and yields to Kuti's call and response with Africa '70".[2]

Track listing

All compositions composed and arranged by Fela Kuti

  1. "Stalemate" – 12:54.
  2. "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.

Personnel

  • Fela Kutitenor saxophone, alto saxophone, electric piano, vocals
  • Tunde Williams, Nwokoma Ukem – trumpet
  • Lester Bowie – trumpet
  • Lekan Animashaun – baritone saxophone
  • Leke Benson, Clifford Itoje, Oghene Kologbo – guitar
  • Nweke Atifoh – bass guitar
  • Tony Allen – drums
  • Ayoola Abayomi – percussion
  • Oladeinde Koffi, Addo Nettey, Shina Abiodun – congas
  • Babajide Olaleye – maracas
  • Bimbo Adelanwa, Bola Olaniyi, Emaruagheru Osawe, Fehintola Kayode, Folake Oladeinde, Kewe Oghomienor, Ronke Edason, Shade Komolafe, Tejumade Adebiyi, Yemi Abegunde – chorus singers

References

  1. Fela Kuti discography Archived May 31, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, accessed May 8, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.
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