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Tag: Prince

Arts & Culture / Music

One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 - by Tony Kiene - Leave a Comment

‘I couldn’t understand. Why does this city not want to say ‘thank you’ to Prince?’

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Arts & Culture / Music

Why not Prince? One woman’s seven-year journey to make Minneapolis ‘shine purple’

June 16, 2022June 24, 2022 - by Tony Kiene - Leave a Comment

‘No disrespect to Spot, but the Target dog has a bronze statue.’

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Arts & Culture / Music / Photo Galleries

Purple party: Prince fans celebrate mural completion in downtown Mpls

June 3, 2022June 8, 2022 - by Tony Kiene - Leave a Comment

Hundreds of Prince fans partied in celebration of the legend’s mural unveiling in downtown Minneapolis.

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Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

Growing up with Prince: the makings of a superstar

April 28, 2022April 30, 2022 - by Tony Kiene

In this installment, Charles Smith reflects on the origins of Prince’s legendary and iconic musical career.

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Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

Growing up with Prince: the legend’s cousin reminisces about their younger years 

April 20, 2022April 28, 2022 - by Tony Kiene

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.

Growing up with Prince: the legend’s cousin reminisces about their younger years  Read More
Arts & Culture / Music / Remembering Prince (1958 - 2016)

KMOJ is painting the airwaves purple

April 20, 2022April 21, 2022 - by MSR News Online

On April 21, the anniversary of Prince’s passing, KMOJ will feature the legend’s songs and mixes.

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Arts & Culture / Music / Uncategorized

Prince’s estate prohibits Morris Day from using ‘The Time’ name

March 4, 2022April 20, 2022 - by Chris Rizik

‘So as of now, per the Prince Estate, I can no longer use Morris Day & The Time in any capacity,’ wrote Morris Day.

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Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

Questlove discusses Prince, new film, during intimate screening at Paisley Park

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 - by Marquis Taylor

The film screening and event featured a 30-minute Q&A session with the film’s director and a Prince-themed DJ set for VIP attendees.

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Arts & Culture / Music / Purple Music: Musings on the Minneapolis Sound

Prince’s ‘Welcome 2 America’ continues late icon’s socio-political musical legacy

July 30, 2021August 2, 2021 - by Tony Kiene - 2 Comments.

Prince has always taken into account the world around him in his music.

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Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

Legendary Mpls. producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis discuss new album, legacy

July 23, 2021July 24, 2021 - by Marquis Taylor

With no greater time than the present, the Minneapolis natives have unveiled their long-awaited debut to the delight of longtime fans.

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Arts & Culture / Books / Music

Former Prince bodyguard recalls memories in debut memoir

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 - by Marquis Taylor

For Prince former bodyguard and bandmate Wally Safford reflects on the icon’s legacy and Detroit connection.

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Arts & Culture / Featured / Music / Remembering Prince (1958 - 2016)

New Prince doc sheds light on how North Mpls. riots in 1960s helped shape the icon

April 17, 2021April 29, 2021 - by MSR News Online

A new Prince documentary is set to premiere during one of the most tumultuous times in Minnesota history.

New Prince doc sheds light on how North Mpls. riots in 1960s helped shape the icon Read More
Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

Pioneer to Minneapolis Sound releases long-awaited solo album

January 18, 2021January 20, 2021 - by Marquis Taylor

Jellybean Johnson’s debut album ‘Get Experienced’ is a nine-song odyssey that crosses genres and expands on the richness of the Minneapolis Sound.

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Arts & Culture / Music / Remembering Prince (1958 - 2016)

Prince’s ‘Sign o’ The Times’: a timeless masterpiece

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 - by Stacy M. Brown

“In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name/by chance his girlfriend came across a needle and soon she did the same…” That’s how one …

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Arts & Culture / Books

‘If You See Me’ offers a remarkable glimpse into the Minneapolis sound

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 - by Dwight Hobbes

Veteran pop-funkster Pepé Willie teams up with accomplished author Tony Kiene to entertain music lovers, especially Prince fans, with the page-turning ‘If You See Me.’

‘If You See Me’ offers a remarkable glimpse into the Minneapolis sound Read More
Black Business Spotlight / Business / Business

Black Business Spotlight: Cheesecake Funk

August 19, 2020May 12, 2021 - by Ashley Lauren

The late Prince’s endorsement helped launch the these decadent desserts.

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Arts & Culture / Music

Top-rated Prince tribute scores with music lovers, garners Saturday replay

April 24, 2020April 26, 2020 - by MSR News Online

The ratings for CBS’ Prince tribute were strong enough for the network to replay the special on Saturday, April 25.

Top-rated Prince tribute scores with music lovers, garners Saturday replay Read More
Arts & Culture / Featured / Music

‘Let’s Go Crazy’: Grammy tribute to Prince to air April 21

April 14, 2020April 14, 2020 - by MSR News Online

‘The Recording Academy’s Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince,’ will air on the fourth anniversary of the late legend’s passing.

‘Let’s Go Crazy’: Grammy tribute to Prince to air April 21 Read More
Arts & Culture / Music / Purple Music: Musings on the Minneapolis Sound / Remembering Prince (1958 - 2016)

Former Prince mentor Pepé Willie shares memories of the late legend

December 14, 2019February 9, 2020 - by MSR News Online

Former Prince mentor Pepé Willie shared a colorful account of his time with the late legend.

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Uncategorized

An early glimpse of genius: “Prince: Before the Rain” Exhibit opens Sept. 21

September 17, 2019September 17, 2019 - by MSR News Online

The new exhibit “Prince: Before the Rain” at the Minnesota History Center features the work of Beaulieu with images of the late icon from the late 1970s into the early 1980s charting his rise to superstardom.

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