The Reign Of ‘Purple Rain’

The Reign Of 'Purple Rain'

The Reign Of ‘Purple Rain’

The Reign Of 'Purple Rain'
30 years ago this weekend, Black music merged into the world of “Rock” thanks to the amazing talent and showmanship of Prince.

Prince‘s semi-autobiographical film, Purple Rain, hit theaters 30 years ago this weekend. Many people went to see it multiple times, often clad in … purple. The movie and its soundtrack weren’t just hits: They challenged long-held preconceptions of what constituted “white” and “black” music, and presented the world with a bold new example of what it was to be a pop artist.

Michele Norris, special correspondent and creator of The Race Card Project, and Eric Deggans, NPR’s television critic, both remember vividly the first time they saw Purple Rain. Hear a conversation between the two of them by clicking the link below.

Click here to Listen to the Audio Interview

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