Publication Date:
Sat, 2010-10-16 00:31
The
52-year-old said at New York's famed Apollo Theater that he was announcing
"a series of events," dubbed "Welcome 2 America." He says
he will perform with his band, the New Power Generation, and serve as master of
ceremonies.
The singer says "Welcome 2 America" is "best
described as what we've all been waiting for.» He tells concertgoers to
"bring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray 'cause it's gon'
be funky."
Prince says the shows will feature funk, R and amp;B and jazz
artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza
Spalding, Lalah Hathaway, Sheila E., Cassandra Wilson and Graham Central
Station.
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