Minnie Riperton - Come To My GardenA bonafide masterpiece; Minnie's first album post Rotary Connection should need little introduction. A cult hit in 1970, a global smash when re released in 74, Come To My Garden hasn't enjoyed a reissue for over 10 years. Her first pure soul and jazz album, this was the album where the world truly understood Ripperton's incredible range and tenderness.

splashy and cavernous with some deft studio effects added in

breaking down the multitracks to reveal multiple layers of groove and musicianship

would later join the two on vocals

which were inspired by Lourdes Figueroa

collaborating in a variety of well-regarded projects (Smith & Mudd

An absolutely legendary album from Lebanon by Issam Hajali's group Ferkat Al Ard

Akai S3200XL

"Recorded in one afternoon with no special effects or production tricks

dreams and a celebration of life

Dance Fever was produced by Florence Welch

Brazilian Disco House Track Party Dance Floor

Both the album and the essay result from Gatto’s personal experiences as well as his ten-year’s artistic career: the love of his motherland and his parents