Romance 1600

The Amadeus biopic of 1984 influenced the look of Sheila E.’s sophomore album, but the true Mozart of Romance 1600 was Prince, who wrote, produced and played almost the entire thing. Prince’s estate released his rendition of “Dear Michaelangelo” on 2019’s Originals; Sheila’s version is a standout here, along with the closing ballad “Bedtime Story” and their 12-minute duet, “A Love Bizarre.” Sax by Eddie Mininfield and Sheila’s own Latin percussion provide Romance 1600 a distinctive sound compared to all the other platters Prince had his hand in at the time.