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.
The Violet Vault
Latest Episodes
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...
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...