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.Fela Kuti discography , accessed May 8, 2014.
Reception
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".Planer, L., Allmusic Review, accessed May 8, 2014.
Track listing All compositions composed and arranged by Fela Kuti "Stalemate" – 12:54. "Don't Worry About My Mouth O (African Message)" – 15:45.
Personnel Fela Kuti – tenor 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
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