The Minneapolis Music community has lost a legend. Linster Herbert Willie, Jr., affectionately known to the world as Pepé, passed away Sunday, June 1, at the VA Medical Center in Minneapolis after a brief illness. He was 76.
Pepé Willie
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André Cymone to rekindle timeless funk in new music
André Cymone’s new album is a testament to his love for funk and his desire to bring it back to its roots.
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Pepé Willie: A key figure in shaping the Minneapolis Sound
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Former Prince mentor Pepé Willie shares memories of the late legend
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