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October 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

André Cymone: 1969

André Cymone 1969 Blindtango André Cymone was part of Prince’s pre-Revolution backing band and went on to release a small handful of solo albums – a part of the Minneapolis sound and then to a personal and professional relationship with Jody Watley, notching up hits with her and writing songs for the likes of Tiffany, […]
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February 25, 2014 by Simon Sweetman

V/A: Purple Snow – Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound

Various Artists Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound Numero Group Here we have a double disc compilation that aims to place some of the antecedents to that disco/funk/soul/R’n’B/pop sound that Prince made his own. A goldmine for deep-cut enthusiasts, Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound features plenty of obvious names including early Jam and Lewis, […]
Posted in Blog, Reviews · Tagged 2CD, Album Review, Compilation, Minneapolis, Prince, Prince Rogers Nelson, Purple Rain, Purple Snow, Purple Snow: Forecasting The Minneapolis Sound, V/A, Various Artists ·

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