Minnie Riperton...

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/jun/29/minnie-riperton-10-of-the-best

 

[Pio1980]

Not generally remembered and grossly underrated.

 

[ScramMan2]

Wow is that a blast from the past. She handed me a rose when I saw her in concert. Can't remember the year but I remember the venue well.

 

[Mystic]

Another musical gift from Chicago to the world.

 

[DeeCee]

I was never a major fan of hers (after hearing "Loving You" way too many times) but "Memory Lane" and (especially) "Inside My Love" were hit out of the park!

 

[Ilikevinyl]

What a voice Minnie had!!! Another one with a 5 octave voice is Cheryl Lynn, another highly underrated singer!

 

[noogies]

Didn't really appreciate her solo career, but I loved her work with Rotary Connection.

 

[RichPA]

Not generally remembered and grossly underrated.

Yes, indeed. A year or so ago I rediscovered Rotary Connection, which led me to her solo work.

 

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Another favourite female vocalist with a five octave voice is Linda Lewis...stunning!