<p>Grammy-winning songwriter, producer and musician Nile Rodgers talks to Andrea Swensson about his friendship with and the influence of Prince. &#39;Prince made such an impression on the world,&#39; Rodgers says, &#39;that it was one of those magical forces that was undeniable.&#39;</p>

Lisa Coleman: 'Prince and I just connected musically'

Prince Rogers Nelson left this universe behind on April 21, 2016, leaving fans worldwide in mourning. Maybe nowhere in the world has felt this loss as profoundly than Prince's home state of Minnesota. And to The Current, a radio station from Minnesota Public Radio, Prince was more than an artist, he was our friend. That's why, in memory of the Purple One, we’re sharing the many conversations we’ve had with musicians, critics, reporters and more about Prince: his life, his music and his legacy.

Nile Rodgers: 'Prince made such an impression on the world'