Mazarati (June 5, 2009) “State of reunion” – Star Tribune (US)

A 2009 feature in the Star Tribune spotlighting the reunion of Mazarati — the Minneapolis funk band famously associated with Prince — as they prepared for a 40th anniversary concert, reflecting on their shared history with the Purple One and the vibrant local music scene.

Publication: 

Star Tribune Date: June 5, 2009 Country: United States

Section / Pages: Sounds of Blackness / Local Music Feature

THE STORY

The article celebrates Mazarati’s reunion show at the Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, noting the band’s long-awaited return after 40 years. It features comments from band members including Gary Hines and details their connection to Prince’s early Minneapolis funk scene. The piece includes a photo of Mazarati (circa 1986) and discusses the group’s history, influences, and upcoming performance of “The Third Gift: Story, Song & Spirit.”

CONTEXT AND NOTES

Mazarati gained prominence in the mid-1980s through their association with Prince, who helped shape their sound. This 2009 reunion reflects the enduring strength of the Minneapolis funk/soul community that Prince helped put on the map. The article captures the ongoing legacy of Prince’s “Purple Reign” even years after his mainstream dominance.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Event: Mazarati 40th anniversary reunion concert

Era: Post-Prince Legacy / Minneapolis Music Scene (2009)

Tone: Nostalgic, celebratory, community-focused

Photography: Black & white group photo of Mazarati circa 1986 Visual Motifs: Classic newspaper arts section layout with bold headlines and archival band photo

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Full newspaper feature page from Star Tribune

• Main headline “State of reunion”

• Archival photo of Mazarati (circa 1986)

• Detailed article text about the band’s history and upcoming show

• Sidebar information on tickets, venue, and related context

RELATED MATERIAL

• Prince (June 1, 2004) “Prince put the Midwest on the rock ’n’ roll map” – Stevens Point Journal (USA)

• Prince (June 4, 2004) “Prince put Midwest on music map” – The Courier-Journal (USA)

• Prince (June 4, 2004) “Prince socially conscious, not sleazy in ‘Musicology’” – The Daytona Beach News-Journal (USA)

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