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Purple Current

Purple Current is a stream of music exploring Prince's musical legacy. You'll hear a curated playlist full of deep cuts, hits and an expert mix of funk, soul, hip-hop, R&B that you won't hear anywhere else.

Purple Current is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment's Arts and Culture Heritage Fund.

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Purple Current Playlist

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Off The Record
TEMEZGEN
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Black in America
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Fast Car
Black Pumas
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Food
Jerk Ribs
Kelis
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Features

Get your selfies now: Building planned for Minneapolis lot where Prince stood for iconic music mural photo

January 05, 2021
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How much is Prince’s music worth? Enough to pay a lot more estate taxes, says I.R.S.

January 04, 2021
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Pop-ups! Paisley Park at Mall of America, ‘Mooby’s’ at the Depot

November 25, 2020
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds GLOW with Prince tribute as part of holiday lights festival

November 24, 2020
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