While I was there I also listened to Champeta w/Edna Martinez: Lokassa Ya Mbongo Special, which is the only other one of her specials that appealed to me. I have reviewed all the albums from which the playlist is constructed, and/or entered a note on them, or will review them eventually. Just as good as the Diblo playlist.
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 noted as liked :-) (honorable mention), neutral :-|, and disliked :-(. At least 4 listens per graded album and 3 listens per ungraded album. Search "Grade Post" for more info. I sold/shelved ~10,000 albums after at least 3 or 4 listens, respectively, before starting this blog and will add entries for those as they arise.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Champeta w/Edna Martinez: Diblo Dibala Special (NTS radio playlist) [placeholder]
I'm posting about this just to note that I listened to it 3 times and so that I don't wonder about that in the future, since a couple people (including Christgau/Hull) have reviewed it. I don't review playlists. I have all the albums from which the playlist is constructed. Yes, it's a great playlist, but not some kind of cultural statement, like people are pretending.
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