Andre Cymone Released The Resurrection of Funk
The veteran musician brings his new project and Minneapolis Sound legacy home to the historic Capri Theater this Saturday.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in R&B
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Musician Andre Cymone has released a new album, The Resurrection of Funk, as part of an effort to reestablish his role as an architect of the Minneapolis Sound. He is set to perform this Saturday at the Capri Theater, which is currently celebrating its centennial anniversary.
Why it matters
The performance marks a return to the roots of the Minneapolis Sound, a genre Cymone helped define alongside Prince while the two lived in a basement on Russell Avenue N. By performing at the venue where he made his professional debut, Cymone honors a foundational era in local music history.
Andre Cymone is 68 years old and is now celebrating the release of his latest album. The Capri Theater, which serves as the venue for his upcoming show, is marking its 100-year centennial anniversary.
The players
Andre Cymone
A 68-year-old musician and architect of the Minneapolis Sound who formed the band Grand Central with Prince.
Prince
An iconic musician who developed his early sound in a house on Russell Avenue N. alongside Andre Cymone.
Capri Theater
A historic Minneapolis cultural institution that is currently celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The details
Cymone is returning to the stage where he and Prince made their professional debut in January 1979 to showcase his new musical direction. In 2025, the artist spent time connecting with young people at the venue, underscoring his ongoing engagement with the community where he formed the band Grand Central.
Timeline
Prince and Andre Cymone made their professional debut at the Capri Theater in January 1979.
Cymone engaged with young people at the Capri Theater during 2025.
The performance at the Capri Theater is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The show follows the legacy established by the 1979 professional debut of Prince and Andre Cymone at the same venue. This return highlights how veteran artists are increasingly returning to their origins to frame their modern work within the context of established musical movements.
Fans can attend the performance this Saturday at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis to see the new project live. The event serves as a rare opportunity for local listeners to engage with a founding member of the Minneapolis Sound in a historic venue.
The takeaway
Cymone's performance underscores the importance of local institutions in nurturing enduring musical legacies. Attendees can gain perspective on how the Minneapolis Sound continues to evolve through the work of its original architects.
Further reading
Learn more about local music history in the R&B section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Star Tribune.
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