The Current's Jim McGuinn on Prince's influence

Prince plays Orange Bowl
Prince performs at the Orange Bowl during his Purple Rain tour in Miami, Fla., April 7, 1985.
AP Photo/Phil Sandlin

Prince is one of four iconic black artists MPR's 89.3 The Current has chosen to celebrate during Black History Month.

Jim McGuinn, The Current's program director, joins The Daily Circuit to discuss the significance of Prince's music in Minnesota.

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