She is set to sing her late brother's famous hits on Australian stages with her Nothing Compares 2 Prince tribute show this week. Stevie Wonder and Chaka Khan had the crowd partying like it was 1999 all over again, at a tribute concert to Prince, nearly six months after his death.Trena Lawson, of Hermosa Beach, Calif., poses next to a life-size cut-out of Prince, as fans gathered for the all-star concert tribute in memory of the influential pop star, in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 13, 2016.Chaka Khan performs “Betcha” and “Sweet Thing” at the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.In an interview with The Associated Press, Khan said Prince’s funky, syncopated music is a “brand that’s going to live forever.”“There’ll always be somebody that says, ‘Ooh, that sounds real Prince-like, you know what I’m saying? While Prince was adamant that Tkya should start her own recording career, Tyka said that she refused to encroach upon his space in the fame game. 'I hadn't wanted to before because I wanted a separate (musical) identity; I knew he could make music but didn't know if I could,' she admitted. And me, my brother Omar, my brother Alfred, my sister Sharon, my sister Noreen and my brother John, we’ll keep this for you at Paisley Park until we see you again, this is for you,” she said through tears. The show will take place in Melbourne's Hamer Hall on Sunday.Set to continue his legacy, Tyka will sing songs from across Prince's four albums released between 1988 and 2011 at the shows. Loading... Close.
And me doing what he had begged me to do all those years, to go to Paisley Park to record,' she shared with the publication. All rights reserved.Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Pays Tribute To The Late Music Icon At The AMAsLOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Singer Selena Gomez attends the 2016 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. By Leigh Blickley. “I want them to get some closure,” Nelson said of Prince’s fans.
All rights reserved. Watch Queue Queue. Watch Queue Queue. Prince’s younger sister, Tyka Nelson, described the concert as a public memorial to the seven-time Grammy-winner. Lester Cohen via Getty Images Tyka Nelson takes the stage at the 2016 American Music Awards. By Jessica Arrowsmith For Daily Mail Australia His name will come up throughout millennia,” Khan said.Chaka Khan brought Stevie Wonder onstage to duet on Prince’s “I Feel for You,” at the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Stevie Wonder and Tori Kelly perform during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Stevie Wonder performs during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St .Paul, Minnesota.Judith Hill performs “How Come You Don’t Call Me Anymore” during a tribute to late musician Prince, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, October 13, 2016.General view during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Jessie J sings “Nothing Compares 2 U” during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Luke James sings “Do Me, Baby” at the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Morris Day and The Time perform during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Morris Day and The Time perform at the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Ana Moura, a star of Portuguese fado, performs “Little Red Corvette” during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Mint Condition performs during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Mint Condition performs at the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Mayte Garcia performs during the “Official Prince Tribute - A Celebration of Life and Music” concert at Xcel Energy Center on October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, Minnesota.Prince’s younger sister, Tyka Nelson, described the concert as a public memorial to the seven-time Grammy-winner. LOL. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.Prince's Sister Tyka Nelson Pays Tribute To The Late Music Icon At The AMAs"With his vision and God-given talent, he is still one of the world’s most respected and loved artists.
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