{"title":"Brittnay L. Proctor","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrittnay L. Proctor’s work invites readers into rich explorations of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, blending thoughtful analysis with evocative storytelling. Her writing reveals the vibrant intersections of music, identity, and creative expression, offering fresh perspectives on influential cultural figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eMinnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e, Proctor captures the intimate and transformative power of art, making her books an essential journey for anyone drawn to the nuanced narratives behind cultural icons and their legacies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"minnie-ripertons-come-to-my-garden-by-brittnay-l-proctor-9781501379154","title":"Minnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCome to My Garden\u003c\/i\u003e (1970) introduced the world to Minnie Riperton, the solo artist. Minnie captivated listeners with her earth-shattering voice’s uncanny ability to evoke melancholy and exultance. Born out of Charles Stepney’s masterful composition and Richard Rudolph’s attentive songwriting, the album fused a plethora of music genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA blip in the universe of fusion music that would come to dominate the 1970s, \u003ci\u003eCome to My Garden\u003c\/i\u003e also featured the work of young bandleaders like Ramsey Lewis and Maurice White, thus bridging the divide between jazz and R\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite fairly positive reviews of the album, even in its many re-releases, it never garnered critical attention. \u003ci\u003eMinnie Riperton’s Come to My Garden\u003c\/i\u003e by Brittnay L. Proctor uses rare archival ephemera, the multiple re-issues of the album, interviews, cultural history, and personal narrative to outline how the revolutionary album came to be and its lasting impact on popular music of the post-soul era (the late 20th to the early 21st century).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471147221228,"sku":"9781501379154","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781501379154-minnie-riperton-s-come-to-my-garden.jpg?v=1775235629"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brittnay-l-proctor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}