Après des mois de tensions aux Etats-Unis dûes à des bavures policières, la dernière en date semble avoir été la goutte d'eau qui a fait déborder le vase pour Prince. La mort suspecte de Freddie Gray après son arrestation à Baltimore a en tout cas fait sortir le musicien de sa réserve. Il vient d'annoncer qu'il donnerait un concert pour la paix à Baltimore dimanche, jour de la fête des mères.
Le public invité à porter des vêtements de couleur grise
"Dans un esprit d'apaisement, l'événement est destiné à être un catalyseur pour une pause et une réflexion après le débordement de violences qui a agité Baltimore et plusieurs villes à travers les Etats-Unis", indique un communiqué du promoteur de Prince, qui mène actuellement avec son groupe féminin 3RDEYEGIRL une tournée baptisée "Hit and Run" dans laquelle il annonce ses concerts au dernier moment.
Live Nation a promis par ailleurs la présence sur scène aux côtés de Prince de "plusieurs superstars", sans livrer aucun nom. Le promoteur a assuré qu'une partie non précisée des bénéfices irait à des organisations d'aide à la jeunesse de Baltimore.
Pour ce concert qui se déroulera au Royal Farms Arena, le Kid de Minneapolis a invité le public a porter des vêtements de couleur grise en l'honneur de Freddie Gray (jeu de mot avec la couleur grise "grey" en anglais), un jeune homme noir de 25 ans mort dans des circonstances troubles le 19 avril alors qu'il avait été arrêté sans ménagement par la police de Baltimore.
Prince a enregistré une chanson titrée "Baltimore"
Cet événement a été la dernière d'une série de bavures policières à l'encontre d'hommes noirs, qui ont ravivé des tensions raciales latentes aux Etats-Unis. Le décès de Freddie Gray a provoqué de nombreuses manifestations de protestation, dont une a tourné en émeute la semaine passée à Baltimore. Après plusieurs jours de couvre-feu nocturne, la ville a retrouvé son calme.
Prince avait déjà donné un concert pour la paix surprise le week-end dernier dans son complexe de Paisley Park. A la fin, le public a chanté en choeur avec lui "Baltimore...Peace 4 Ever More".
Prince a indiqué avoir enregistré une chanson titrée "Baltimore", dans laquelle il évoque Freddie Gray et Michael Brown, un autre jeune homme noir tué par un policier blanc l'été dernier à Ferguson (Missouri). Si l'on ignore encore quand il dévoilera ce morceau - sans doute sur scène dimanche - on en connait déjà les paroles.
Le public invité à porter des vêtements de couleur grise
"Dans un esprit d'apaisement, l'événement est destiné à être un catalyseur pour une pause et une réflexion après le débordement de violences qui a agité Baltimore et plusieurs villes à travers les Etats-Unis", indique un communiqué du promoteur de Prince, qui mène actuellement avec son groupe féminin 3RDEYEGIRL une tournée baptisée "Hit and Run" dans laquelle il annonce ses concerts au dernier moment.
Live Nation a promis par ailleurs la présence sur scène aux côtés de Prince de "plusieurs superstars", sans livrer aucun nom. Le promoteur a assuré qu'une partie non précisée des bénéfices irait à des organisations d'aide à la jeunesse de Baltimore.
Pour ce concert qui se déroulera au Royal Farms Arena, le Kid de Minneapolis a invité le public a porter des vêtements de couleur grise en l'honneur de Freddie Gray (jeu de mot avec la couleur grise "grey" en anglais), un jeune homme noir de 25 ans mort dans des circonstances troubles le 19 avril alors qu'il avait été arrêté sans ménagement par la police de Baltimore.
Prince a enregistré une chanson titrée "Baltimore"
Cet événement a été la dernière d'une série de bavures policières à l'encontre d'hommes noirs, qui ont ravivé des tensions raciales latentes aux Etats-Unis. Le décès de Freddie Gray a provoqué de nombreuses manifestations de protestation, dont une a tourné en émeute la semaine passée à Baltimore. Après plusieurs jours de couvre-feu nocturne, la ville a retrouvé son calme.
Prince avait déjà donné un concert pour la paix surprise le week-end dernier dans son complexe de Paisley Park. A la fin, le public a chanté en choeur avec lui "Baltimore...Peace 4 Ever More".
Prince a indiqué avoir enregistré une chanson titrée "Baltimore", dans laquelle il évoque Freddie Gray et Michael Brown, un autre jeune homme noir tué par un policier blanc l'été dernier à Ferguson (Missouri). Si l'on ignore encore quand il dévoilera ce morceau - sans doute sur scène dimanche - on en connait déjà les paroles.
BIG NEWS !!!
60 minutes du concert seront en audio streaming via TIDAL.COM !!!
NEW YORK, May 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today TIDAL announced, on Sunday,
May 10, 2015, it will live stream audio from Prince & 3RDEYEGIRL's
Mother's Day Rally 4 Peace benefit concert, pre-pay wall, during its
TIDAL X: Baltimore event. TIDAL will be the exclusive destination to
hear this historic live concert. Following a month of unrest, the Rally
4 Peace is meant to be a catalyst for pause and reflection following
the outpouring of violence that has gripped Baltimore and areas
throughout the US. Details surfaced last week about a protest song
titled "Baltimore" Prince recently recorded in response to the civil
unrest. The song was written following the death of 25-year old Freddie
Gray and is a tribute to all of the people of Baltimore.
The live stream will provide an opportunity for all people globally to experience the music and participate in a cultural moment that can inspire, motivate and provoke changes in our current climate. TIDAL's work to build a creative artist space made it appealing to the global superstar who has always supported a visionary approach.
"TIDAL has the ability to create experiences that bring people together," said Vania Schlogel, Senior Executive for TIDAL. "We are privileged to partner with Prince so that people everywhere can share in this moment for healing and unity to support Baltimore youth through the power of music. Our dream is to be able to provide a limitless platform for all artists."
"I am honored to join Prince in his mission to inspire through the uniting power of music and be able to offer a platform where this moment can be shared globally. We invite all to experience the music and contribute in their own way to promote peace, tolerance and understanding," added JAY Z. "Our prayers go out to Freddie Gray's family and every family affected by brutality and senseless violence."
Fans and supporters can listen to TIDAL X: Baltimore by going to http://www.TIDAL.com. Alongside the free 60min audio stream, TIDAL's homepage will feature a "match funds" donation button to support local Baltimore youth charities. TIDAL is also providing the opportunity to support and donate to The Baltimore Justice Fund, whose mission it is to end racial discrimination, create schools that are welcoming and safe, reduce the impact of drug addiction and eliminate police brutality in Baltimore. All can donate at http://www.osi-baltimore.org.
Tickets for Sunday's show at Royal Farms Arena went on sale Wednesday. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Baltimore youth charities. As a symbolic message of shared humanity and love for one another, concertgoers are invited to wear something gray to the family-friendly Mother's Day event.
About TIDAL
TIDAL is an innovative platform to experience and discover music from artists around the world, enjoy access to exclusive and curated content, and connect and share with artists. TIDAL is available in 35 countries with a 25 million song catalog, and more than 75,000 high quality videos. The service offers high-fidelity CD sound quality, high quality video, expertly curated content and unique experiences
About TIDAL X
TIDAL X gives fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite artists and witness unique experiences. From intimate performances, meet-and-greets, and even dinner with artists, the possibilities for TIDAL X users are endless. TIDAL X experiences showcase and support artists of all levels, giving them a platform to connect with their most loyal fans around the globe exclusively through TIDAL.
The live stream will provide an opportunity for all people globally to experience the music and participate in a cultural moment that can inspire, motivate and provoke changes in our current climate. TIDAL's work to build a creative artist space made it appealing to the global superstar who has always supported a visionary approach.
"TIDAL has the ability to create experiences that bring people together," said Vania Schlogel, Senior Executive for TIDAL. "We are privileged to partner with Prince so that people everywhere can share in this moment for healing and unity to support Baltimore youth through the power of music. Our dream is to be able to provide a limitless platform for all artists."
"I am honored to join Prince in his mission to inspire through the uniting power of music and be able to offer a platform where this moment can be shared globally. We invite all to experience the music and contribute in their own way to promote peace, tolerance and understanding," added JAY Z. "Our prayers go out to Freddie Gray's family and every family affected by brutality and senseless violence."
Fans and supporters can listen to TIDAL X: Baltimore by going to http://www.TIDAL.com. Alongside the free 60min audio stream, TIDAL's homepage will feature a "match funds" donation button to support local Baltimore youth charities. TIDAL is also providing the opportunity to support and donate to The Baltimore Justice Fund, whose mission it is to end racial discrimination, create schools that are welcoming and safe, reduce the impact of drug addiction and eliminate police brutality in Baltimore. All can donate at http://www.osi-baltimore.org.
Tickets for Sunday's show at Royal Farms Arena went on sale Wednesday. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Baltimore youth charities. As a symbolic message of shared humanity and love for one another, concertgoers are invited to wear something gray to the family-friendly Mother's Day event.
About TIDAL
TIDAL is an innovative platform to experience and discover music from artists around the world, enjoy access to exclusive and curated content, and connect and share with artists. TIDAL is available in 35 countries with a 25 million song catalog, and more than 75,000 high quality videos. The service offers high-fidelity CD sound quality, high quality video, expertly curated content and unique experiences
About TIDAL X
TIDAL X gives fans the opportunity to connect with their favorite artists and witness unique experiences. From intimate performances, meet-and-greets, and even dinner with artists, the possibilities for TIDAL X users are endless. TIDAL X experiences showcase and support artists of all levels, giving them a platform to connect with their most loyal fans around the globe exclusively through TIDAL.
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[Sampler Set*]
... après le streaming, Prince a interprété les morceaux suivants :
Avant le show, un megamix (de Dudley D.) a été joué, comprenant Dear Mr.
Man - Sign "☮" The Times - Undisputed (The Moneyapolis Mix) - Peace -
Race - New World - The Future - We March - Act Of God - Family Name -
When Will We B Paid ? - Love Sign (Shock G's Silky Remix) - Slave et
Colonized Mind
Soundboard Streaming Recording
Let's Go Crazy Reloaded (incl. Frankenstein)
Take Me With U
Raspberry Beret
Baltimore
U Got The Look
The Question Of U (instrumental) - The One (incl. Electric Man)
Controversy
1999
Little Red Corvette
Nothing Compares 2 U
Take Me With U
Raspberry Beret
Baltimore
U Got The Look
The Question Of U (instrumental) - The One (incl. Electric Man)
Controversy
1999
Little Red Corvette
Nothing Compares 2 U
[Sampler Set*]
When Doves Cry*
Nasty Girl*
Sign "☮" The Times* [with band]
Hot Thing* [with band]
I Would Die 4 U* [intro]
... après le streaming, Prince a interprété les morceaux suivants :
Kiss (with Doug E. Freh)
Take Me With U*
Darling Nikki* (instrumental)
If If Was Your Girlfriend* (instrumental)
Pop Life*
[Piano Set°]
How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore°
Diamonds And Pearls°
The Beautiful Ones°
Do Me, Baby°
Forever In My Life°
When Will We Be Paid ? (with Miguel)
As Trains Go By (with Judith Hill)
Purple Rain (with Estelle Darlings)
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Cool
Alphabet St.
Mountains (with Doug E. Freh)
The Dance Electric (with Doug E. Freh)
Take Me With U*
Darling Nikki* (instrumental)
If If Was Your Girlfriend* (instrumental)
Pop Life*
[Piano Set°]
How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore°
Diamonds And Pearls°
The Beautiful Ones°
Do Me, Baby°
Forever In My Life°
When Will We Be Paid ? (with Miguel)
As Trains Go By (with Judith Hill)
Purple Rain (with Estelle Darlings)
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Cool
Alphabet St.
Mountains (with Doug E. Freh)
The Dance Electric (with Doug E. Freh)
