Word of Prince's sudden and unexpected departure this week have rocked the world, exemplifying that his influence and presence was felt among artists across every musical spectrum. From a moment of silence during a concert, to tributes, to social media nods, to an outpouring of personal stories, this has been a week clearly defined by the loss of one of the most pivotal artists of a generation.
So when rising R&B singer Gallant came out during American folk artist Sufjan Stevens's set at Coachella last night, the two artists provided a very heartfelt sendoff to the late artist with a rendition of one of his most recognised songs.
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Watch their performance of "Purple Rain" below.
If you've never seen the 1984 film Purple Rain, AMC Theatres are playing the film across the United States beginning today.
