Black Storytelling Alliance continues cherished tradition
The 32nd Annual Black Master Storytellers Festival takes place September 22 -24.
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Saving the Coliseum: New life rises from the ashes of violence
At the corner of East Lake Street and 27th Avenue South sits one of Longfellow’s most iconic structures, the Coliseum Building.
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Sounds of Blackness cap a remarkable Black Music Month
Billed as the ‘Soul of the Sixties,’ on June 30 the Dakota was transformed into the Apollo Theater for a night.
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One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’
‘I couldn’t understand. Why does this city not want to say ‘thank you’ to Prince?’
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Sounds of Blackness to celebrate the ‘Soul of Sixties’ at the Dakota
Billed as ‘The Soul of the Sixties: A Celebration of Black Music,’ these shows will pay tribute to some of the greatest performers of that decade.
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Why not Prince? One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’
‘No disrespect to Spot, but the Target dog has a bronze statue.’
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Sign of the times: Prince Rogers Nelson Way
On Tuesday, June 7, on what would have been the legend’s 64th birthday, the stretch of road that he made world-famous was formally rechristened ‘Prince Rogers Nelson Way.’
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Purple party: Prince fans celebrate mural completion in downtown Mpls
Hundreds of Prince fans partied in celebration of the legend’s mural unveiling in downtown Minneapolis.
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Honoring Prince: community reactions to new street sign and mural
‘Honoring Prince in this way, in the wake of what we have been through, is important for the soul of this city.’
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Artist Hiero Veiga now painting Prince mural in downtown Mpls
‘Hiero’s a brilliant talent, and his work is breathtaking.’
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Growing up with Prince: the makings of a superstar
In this installment, Charles Smith reflects on the origins of Prince’s legendary and iconic musical career.
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Growing up with Prince: the legend’s cousin reminisces about their younger years
There is likely no one still alive, except Prince’s sister Tyka, who knew him better or spent more time with him than his cousin Charles Smith.
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Prince’s ‘Welcome 2 America’ continues late icon’s socio-political musical legacy
Prince has always taken into account the world around him in his music.
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‘Purple Rain’ turns 35 – how Prince’s cult classic broke barriers
Thirty-five years ago this month, Prince’s iconic ‘Purple Rain shocked Hollywood, delighted moviegoers and thrust Prince in mega-stardom – breaking barriers in the process.
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Prince and the B-Sides: a love story
Unlike other artists, the songs that Prince chose as B-sides were gems and never deemed throwaways or filler.
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Dance on: How Prince’s legacy of giving continues to thrive
Prince spent his entire career privately supporting causes that were near and dear to his heart.
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Prince in concert: an experience like no other
Nearly thirty years later, it remains one of the most thrilling experiences of my entire life. Prince took us to church that night, as he did with everyone on that 44-city tour across three continents.
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The interview that ‘blessed’ Robyne Robinson’s career
Prince’s request for an interview was still fresh on Robyne Robinson’s mind as she left Paisley Park that fateful day. It was not lost of her that no other local or national news anchor or reporter had been able to secure a sit-down television interview with the legendary entertainer.
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Pioneering broadcaster Robyne Robinson reflects on Prince interview
Arriving at Paisley Park after being summoned by Prince, the first sound she heard was the pitter-patter of Mayte’s Yorkshire terriers making their way to the front lobby. They were followed by Mayte, whose smile let Robinson know that she approved of the piece. In fact, before Robinson could even say hello, Mayte asked for additional copies of the tape to send to family and friends in Germany, Puerto Rico, and Miami.
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Prince is often called a modern-day Mozart
Many of us are familiar with Prince-penned hits recorded by Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills, Stevie Nicks, Patti LaBelle, and Sheena Easton, among numerous others. Plus, all the notable tracks he wrote for other veterans of the Minneapolis Sound, including The Time, André Cymone, Vanity 6, and Sheila E. But did you know he also wrote for the likes of Joe Cocker, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, and Candy Dulfer?
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