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Prince Forever: Robyn, Yard Act & Tyka Nelson

Huw celebrates the musical evolution and lasting legacy of Prince, on the tenth anniversary of his death.

Huw marks the passing of one of music’s most visionary and transformative artists: Prince. Across the programme, Huw traces the extraordinary evolution of a musician who redefined genre, performance, and artistic independence—celebrating a legacy that continues to resonate across generations.

Author Matt Thorne, whose book Prince offers deep insight into the artist’s world, joins Huw to shine a light on some of Prince’s most underrated tracks. There’s also a special 6 Musicology (of course!!) with Anjali Perin, exploring Prince’s enduring influence on contemporary music and culture, alongside a selection of tracks that map his sonic journey. And Bobby Friction also joins the programme to discuss Prince’s influence on him and and how his music shaped elements of identity in British South Asian culture.

Plus, we hear tributes and reflections from artists including Robyn, Yard Act and Tyka Nelson, each sharing personal memories and the impact Prince had on their work and lives.

Produced by BBC Audio in Cardiff for BBC Radio 6 Music.

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Music Played

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Take Me With U

    • WARNER BROS.

  • Beck

    E-Pro

    • Interscope.

  • Lizzo

    Batches & Cookies

    • Totally Gross National Product.

  • Nina Simone

    Save Me

    • The Essential Nina Simone Volume 2.
    • Sony.

  • Robyn

    Blow My Mind

    • Young.

  • Nourished by Time

    Hell of A Ride

    • XL Recordings.

  • Prince

    Gold

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.

  • Tirzah

    I'm Not Dancing

    • I'm Not Dancing.
    • Domino Recording Co.
    • 1.

  • Prince

    When Doves Cry

    • 4Ever.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

    • Alternative 60s - From Woodstock To Vietnam (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Prince

    Sign 'O' The Times

    • Warner Bros.

  • Prince

    Around the World in a Day

    • Around the World in a Day.
    • Rhino/Warner Records.
    • 1.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Girls & Boys

    • Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

  • Rosie Lowe

    Birdsong

    • Wolf Tone.

  • Martika

    Martika's Kitchen

    • The Divas Of Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • St. Vincent

    Digital Witness

    • St Vincent.
    • LomaVista/Caroline International.
    • 001.

  • Chromeo

    Fancy Footwork

    • Fancy Footwork.
    • Back Yard Recordings.
    • 3.

  • Thundercat

    Them Changes

    • Brainfeeder.

  • Jill Scott

    Golden

    • Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2.
    • Hidden Beach Records.
    • 3.

  • Prince

    Starfish And Coffee

    • Paisley Park.

  • OutKast

    Prototype

    • Speakerboxxx / The Love Below.
    • Arista.

  • Prince

    Play In The Sunshine

    • Paisley Park.

  • Kate Bush

    Hounds Of Love

    • EMI.

  • Public Enemy

    Don't Believe The Hype

    • Def Jam.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Anotherloverholenyohead

    • Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

  • D’Angelo

    Brown Sugar

    • Brown Sugar.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • Prince

    Musicology

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Prince

    Condition of the Heart

    • Around the World in a Day.
    • Rhino/Warner Records.
    • 3.

  • Prince & The Revolution

    Kiss

    • Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

  • Prince

    Crystal Ball

    • Crystal Ball.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 1.

  • Prince

    Musicology

    • Columbia.

  • The Roots

    The OtherSide

    • Undun.
    • Def Jam.
    • 6.

  • Prince

    Fury

    • CD SINGLE.
    • NPG Records.

  • Björk

    Hyperballad

    • One Little Indian.

  • Prince

    Old Friends 4 Sale

    • The Vault - Old Friends 4 Sale.
    • Rhino/Warner Records.
    • 8.

  • Prince

    Dream Factory

    • Anthology: 1995-2010.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 11.

  • Prince

    Beautiful Strange

    • Anthology: 1995-2010.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 22.

  • Prince & The New Power Generation

    Nothing Compares 2 U

    • Paisley Park/Warner Bros.

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