Prince took to the stage of the Apollo Theater in Harlem on Thursday to announce a new series of concerts called Welcome 2 America. No dates were mentioned but it was said that the tour would start in December.
Unlike his past tours, this one will be more like an old fashioned package show showcasing Maceo Parker, Janelle Monae, Mint Condition, Esperanza Spalding, Cassandra Wilson, Sinbad, Lalah Hathaway, Graham Central Station and Sheila E. with Prince acting as Master of Ceremonies. He will also be playing his own music with the New Power Generation and alongside his featured acts.
The Purple One told the crowd "If you've been to one of my shows, then you know what time it is. You need to come early and come often because every time we play it's always something new. I got a lot of hits. Bring friends, bring children, and bring foot spray because it's gonna be funky."
It was also announced that Prince would be playing a special guitar for the tour which would be auctioned off at the end of the run to benefit the Harlem Children's Zone.
