Shakara (Oloje)

Fela Kuti
Shakara (1972)
Moderate 130 BPM
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Song DNA

Dynamic Range7/10
Sudden Changesmild
Texturelayered
Predictabilityhigh
Vocal Styledynamic vocals
Notes: Layered Afrobeat grooves with interlocking guitars, boisterous horns, and percussion create a festive, driving rhythm without harsh edges. Call-and-response vocals and solos add rhythmic intensity but maintain a steady, hypnotic flow.

Misophonia Triggers

Mouth Soundsnone
Percussive Clicksmild
Breathing Soundsnone
Repetitive Micro-soundspresent

Afrobeat track critiquing braggarts through extended instrumental grooves, horns, guitars, and Fela's pidgin English/Yoruba vocals in call-and-response style.

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Moods: energetic, rebellious

Traditions: afrobeat

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