Purple Snow: Forecasting the Minneapolis Sound

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A new compilation from the Numero Group explores the Twin Cities Rhythm and Blues music scene from 1974 to 1984. It showcases the music that was being created before the international attention that came with the release of Prince's "Purple Rain" in 1984.

Morning Edition Producer Jim Bickal talked with the curator of the project, Jon Kirby. Click on the audio link above to hear their conversation.

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