'Welcome 2 America': The Current celebrates Prince's new album with concert broadcast and Deluxe Edition giveaway July 23, 2021 'Welcome 2 America' will be the first all-new Prince studio album to be released since the icon's death. Enter for a chance to win a Deluxe Edition!
‘Hot Summer’: Hear a ‘Welcome 2 America’ track Prince first shared with The Current in 2010 July 22, 2021 Ahead of the July 30 release of Prince’s album Welcome 2 America, the legend’s estate has made album track “Hot Summer” available to stream and purchase. The funky jam is new to many fans, but familiar to The Current’s audience as we were able to present the song’s world premiere shortly after Prince recorded it…
Prince's shoes go on display at Paisley Park July 9, 2021 Gigi Berry reports on the new "Beautiful Collection" of Prince's shoes at Paisley Park.
Today in Music History: Prince and The Revolution released the 'Purple Rain' album June 25, 2021 Jackie Wilson kept on singing; Marvin Gaye has his third No. 1 single; 'Flashdance' hit No. 1 in the album charts; Prince released the 'Purple Rain' album; Debbie Gibson made chart history; Michael Jackson passed away; and 'On The Run' kicked off, Today in Music History.
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Touré on his new podcast: 'Who Was Prince?' June 22, 2021 Who was Prince? That question lands differently with respect to the Minnesota music genius than with most public figures, since Prince had such a complex inner life - combined with an iconic public persona. In a new podcast, host and writer Toure explores Prince's work and identity.
Prince's 12 Essential Funk Jams (1995-2010) August 21, 2018 If you are looking for a place to start on the funk, look no further.
Today in Music History: Remembering Prince June 7, 2021 Radiohead's guitarist played too hard; The Who opened their rock opera; Bret Michaels had a run-in with his set; we remember Prince on an important occasion; and The Sex Pistols mock the Queen, Today in Music History.
On day of annual Prince remembrance, podcast nominated for two Webbys April 21, 2021 The Current's podcast Prince: The Story of Sign O' the Times has been nominated for the Webby awards in two categories: Podcasts: Music; and Podcasts: Arts & Culture.
Prince fans headed to Paisley Park five years after death April 21, 2021 Paisley Park, where Prince lived and worked, will welcome back a select 1,400 fans Wednesday to mark the fifth anniversary of his death from inside his creative sanctuary.