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Purple Soundz: Prince’s musical influences

We turn Gold Soundz purple in honour of Prince, as part of our Sign o' the Times 33 1/3rd celebration. Across the hour we explore the music that inspired Prince, the music he made, and the music he inspired.

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Thu 30 Jul 202012:00
BBC Radio 6 Music

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Music Played

  • Chaka Khan

    I Feel For You

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Janelle Monáe

    Queen

    • Atlantic.

  • Stevie Wonder

    Another Star

    • (Single).
    • Motown.

  • Joni Mitchell

    A Case Of You

    • Rhino.

  • Kate Bush

    Hounds Of Love

    • EMI.

  • Madonna

    Like A Prayer

    • (CD Single).
    • Sire.
    • 9.

  • Kendrick Lamar

    King Kunta

    • POLYDOR.

  • The Staple Singers

    I'll Take You There

    • Stax.

  • 2Pac

    To Live and Die in LA

    • The Don Killuminati (The 7 Day Theory).
    • Interscope Records.

  • St. Vincent

    New York

    • Loma Vista/Caroline International.

  • Public Enemy

    Brothers Gonna Work It Out

    • Fear Of A Black Planet.
    • Mercury Records Limited.

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Everyday People

    • Nectar.

Broadcast

  • Thu 30 Jul 202012:00
    BBC Radio 6 Music