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Mica Paris tells the story of Prince.

Mica Paris examines Prince's best releases of the 1980s, from the controversial funk rock of Dirty Mind to the breakthrough success of 1999 and the epoch-defining Sign o the Times.

The programme also examines Prince's work as a producer for such artists as Sinead O'Connor, The Bangles and Alicia Keys.

The programme features contributions from Chaka Khan, Alexander O'Neal and ex-member of The Time, Jimmy Jam, plus members of The Revolution.

First broadcast in 2003.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 30 Jun 2011 03:00

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  • Dels, Joe Goddard and Roots Manuva

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Role Contributor
Producer Frank Wilson

Broadcast

  • Thu 30 Jun 2011 03:00