The Violet Vault
Unlock Prince’s legacy through The Violet Vault- hosted by Ava Cyr, a long-time gen z Prince fan. Each week we’ll dive deep into Prince’s various eras from his early days in Minneapolis to global stardom, with special guest interviews sprinkled in. We’ll explore different sides of Prince, what inspired his music, aesthetics, and the man behind the purple. Make sure to subscribe and follow The Violet Vault on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with new episodes and bonus stories.
Episodes
18 episodes
Prince: Making Music History Part One
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explore one of the most pivotal chapters in Prince's career—the battle for artistic freedom that forever changed the music industry. After the massive success of Diamonds and Pearls, tensions betwe...
Prince: 3 Chains o' Gold
In this week's episode, Violet Vault host Ava Cyr dives into one of Prince's last albums released under his given name in the 90s- Love Symbol. She explores the concepts for the album as well as what could have been. Ava also explains the narra...
Prince: If I Gave You Diamonds and Pearls
In this episode of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr travels back to 1991 to explore the era surrounding Prince's landmark album Diamonds and Pearls. Discover how the formation of the New Power Generation ushered in a fresh creativ...
Prince: Entering a New Decade
In Episode 14 of The Violet Vault, we begin exploring Prince's transformative 1990s with a look at Graffiti Bridge—the ambitious film and soundtrack that marked the end of one creative era and the beginning of another. Discove...
Prince and the Bat
In this episode of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr explores the fascinating story behind Prince's 1989 Batman soundtrack—an album that became far more than just a movie tie-in. Discover the surprising original plan to pair Prin...
Prince: His Spiritual Rebirth
In this episode of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr explores the remarkable story behind Prince’s 1988 album Lovesexy, a record born from one of the most dramatic artistic decisions in music history. After abruptly canceling the...
Prince: The Album Too Dangerous To Release
After a brief hiatus, Ava Cyr returns to The Violet Vault with the first of two special back-to-back episodes exploring one of the most fascinating chapters in Prince’s career. This week, we unravel the mystery of The Black Album
Prince: His Next Major Musical Shift
In Episode 10 of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr explores the groundbreaking era of Prince's 1987 masterpiece Sign O' The Times. From the dissolution of The Revolution and the abandoned Dream Factory, Camille,...
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Prince: Life's a Parade!
In episode 9 of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr travels back to 1986 to explore one of the most pivotal eras in the career of Prince. The episode dives into Prince’s eighth studio album, Parade, and his directorial debut film, Und...
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Prince: After the Rain
In episode 8 of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr explores Prince’s bold artistic transformation following the massive success of Purple Rain. This episode dives into the creation and impact of Around the World in a Day, Prince’s ps...
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Prince's Silver Screen Debut
Episode 7 of The Violet Vault follows host Ava Cyr as she explores the creation and legacy of Purple Rain, Prince’s groundbreaking silver screen debut. Ava dives into how Prince envisioned a Hollywood breakthrough following the s...
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Purple Memories: A Conversation with Damian Anderson
In this episode of The Violet Vault, Ava Cyr chats with a musician and long-time Prince follower, Damian Anderson about his experience with the purple one. As a Minnesota native, Anderson has been fond of Prince since the early 80s and lead a c...
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Ladies and Gentlemen, The Revolution!
In this episode of The Violet Vault, Ava Cyr explores Prince’s Purple Rain era, tracing how his success with 1999 became the launchpad for a groundbreaking, genre-blending masterpiece. Released in 1984, Purp...
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Let's Party Like It's 1999!
In this episode of The Violet Vault, Ava Cyr explores Prince’s groundbreaking 1999 era, highlighting it as a major turning point in both his career and pop music in 1982. Following Controversy, Prince intensifie...
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The Rise Before the Storm
In this episode of The Violet Vault, Ava Cyr guides listeners into the transformative early 1980s—a pivotal era in both music history and Prince’s career. As disco fades and synth-driven pop, funk, and electronic sounds rise, artists l...
Prince: The Beginning of His Musical Career
In episode two of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr continues Prince’s story at a pivotal moment—his transition from rising talent to recording artist. At just 19 years old, Prince signs with Warner Bros., securing a grou...
Prince's Formative Years: The Making of a Legend
In the debut episode of The Violet Vault, host Ava Cyr introduces listeners to the early life of Prince Rodgers Nelson, exploring the formative years that shaped one of music’s most iconic and enigmatic artists. From his birth in Minne...
