Live recordings like this are typically traded within the taper community. You can often find similar legal, fan-recorded sets on the Meshell Ndegeocello collection at Archive.org.
For audiophiles and live music collectors, the suffix codes provide essential information about the recording quality:
Below is a breakdown of what this recording represents, the context of the performance, and the technical specifications of the file. Date: March 27, 2018. Meshell Ndegeocello 2018-03-27.mk5.perks.flac16
This specific file name, , refers to a high-quality "bootleg" or audience recording of Meshell Ndegeocello performing live on March 27, 2018.
Subtle use of electronics and acoustic guitars. Live recordings like this are typically traded within
Because this was recorded with Schoeps mk5 mics, listeners can expect a very transparent and immersive "on-stage" feel. Ndegeocello’s 2018 performances were characterized by: Deep, dub-influenced bass lines.
This concert took place just weeks after the release of her covers album, Ventriloquism (released March 16, 2018). The setlist likely features her unique, moody reinterpretations of 80s and 90s R&B and pop hits like TLC’s "Waterfalls" and Sade’s "Smooth Operator." Technical Breakdown of the Filename Date: March 27, 2018
Indicates the file format is Free Lossless Audio Codec at a 16-bit depth. This provides CD-quality audio without the data loss found in MP3s. What to Expect from the Audio