Before 11/2020, grades range from 5 to 3.5 stars. After that, grade range is: 10 (A+), 9.5 (high A), 9 (A), 8.5 (high A-), 8 (A-), 7.5 (high B+), and 7 (B+). Ungraded albums are liked (fka honorable mention) :-), neutral :-|, and negative :-(. At least 3 listens per posted album. Search "Grade Post" for more info. I shelved/sold ~10,000 albums after at least 3 listens before starting this blog and will add entries for those as they come up. Yes, I know that album (probably).
Sunday, August 6, 2017
Bembeya Jazz National - Hommage a Demba Camara: 7 (B+)
Muzikifan puts this in his Africa Top 50, each of which I would have to guess is at least either 9.5 (high A) or 10 (A+), if he were using the same rating system that I use. I just can't believe he'd consider any of his top 50 at the 9 (A) grade. Anyway I like the band, but I think this release is a little spotty. Sekou Diabate is a fantastic guitarist (I presume he's on here), and I am listening to other albums of the band's, trying to get a handle on them.
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