Pop Legend Prince announced last night at a press conference at New Yorkâs Apollo Theater that he and his band, The New Power Generation, are kicking off a tour this December along with a number of other artists. Joining Prince on the trek will be funk, R&B and jazz artists including Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Lalah Hathaway, Sheila E., Cassandra Wilson and Graham Central Station. Dubbed âWelcome 2 America,â during the press conference Prince said he will serve as master of ceremonies for âa series of events that will begin on a purple day in December, in the year 2010.â âWelcome 2 Americaâ is âbest described as what weâve all been waiting for.â He tells an audience to âbring friends, bring your children and bring foot spray âcause itâs gonâ be funky.â
