Ingrid Chavez - The first time I met Prince (Interview at The Current)

Ingrid Chavez was at Williams Pub in Uptown when she met Prince. The musician/poet/actress had just moved to Minneapolis and decided to visit the pub for its weekly funk night, where Prince was sitting at the bar. That night, he invited her to Paisley Park, igniting a lasting friendship and a number of collaborations between the two artists, including the album Lovesexy and film Graffiti Bridge.
Chavez visited the our studios to talk with host Andrea Swensson about working with Prince and recording an album of poetry at Paisley Park. She shared the stories behind some of Lovesexy's songs and Prince's influence on her solo work.

[@Bhodisatvas]

Once married to one of the most amazing and underrated musicians in the world..David Sylvian

[@Exmirror]

So true.

[@Dominion-1]

He always surrounded himself with beautiful women.

[@tina8796]

I love Prince stories.

[@debbyboyd738]

She's so sweet and naturally beautiful 💕

[@blackpudding1000]

It's a long time ago, but we touched base on another social network. A wonderful Mensch. She married the most influential musician in my life, so far. God bless Ingrid.

[@lisafinlayson336]

"Don't give up and you won't ever lose." The Angel in Graffiti Bridge

[@danavixen6274]

She's a classy legend and I'm glad Prince gave her a chance. I love much of her work from past to present. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@larrypowell4690]

Ingrid is still GORGEOUS

[@KKMDStyle]

And she has an amazing speaking voice

[@KKMDStyle]

@Tony beauty is in the eye/ear of the beholder.

[@poplife123]

A really really lovely lady and inspiration for one of his best albums

[@newhorizonsforfifty2833]

To know that some of these songs were written in the time period before Lovesexy gives Ingrid's album even more heft than it already has. To realize that this was the person who inspired him to write his greatest album leaves me in even more awe.

[@marklechman2225]

Whoa! She just described her part in the Black Album/ecstasy story.

[@jovanreid6782]

Yeah she did.

[@melodyal3357]

I actually loved Ingrid a lot more than Apollonia in Purple Rain. It's two different characters but there's a similarity, you can tell. And when it comes to people sharing real stories about Prince, it's always so interesting to hear them. I have never heard - by anyone - one single story about Prince that would be classical or ordinary. He was pure uniqueness, no wonder those stories were so unique too. Those people though they were really so lucky meting him, knowing him, collaborating with him, etc.. :-)🍀💜You can see, till today, deep admiration, respect and appreciation sparkling in their eyes when they are asked about him, starting to speak.. We can only imagine such moments, but I guess being in his presence was an experience you really thank God for and don't wanna let go of... :-D😎💜

[@christophertracy2807]

Sorry but Ingrid was a big part of why Graffiti Bridge paled in comparison to Purple Rain. I dont blame her so much (she really couldn't act) but her character was not likable or accessible. You dont care about her the way you cared about Apollonia in Purple Rain. And Apollonia had way more acting chops. Now Graffiti Bridge was unfairly trashed despite it not being as good as Purple Rain or Under The Cherry Moon (which was also unfairly trashed). I love all of the Prince movies

[@p-jaywade1333]

​@@christophertracy2807It was trashed because it was a studio set movie. They weren't on location for anything and the script was horrible. The original sequel was supposed to be called After The Dawn but he didn't want to work with Albert Magnoli anymore. Then Kim Basinger came along with a script she wrote. The two of them fell out so he wasn't using that either. It could have been better.

[@hdtv00]

Anyone who loves her old album, get and listen to her Flutter and Some Words album. The first 9 songs back to back are some of the most beautiful music ever done.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

She is still so gorgeous 🤩.. RIP Prince 😭

[@LadybugLuv]

Thank you for sharing your story. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@oklahomazown]

She’s an absolute sweetheart!!

[@luvendertabon6367]

Love her album

[@blackgargamel]

I wish there was a second Ingrid's Paisley Park album.

[@eyefancyyou]

Great interview

[@katesmith1534]

I just can't believe that - with all-the-power princey-boy had - he did-NOT make it happen for this creative-female-musician - he surely COULD-have - !?? But yeah .... he prompted her to write 21 poems??! Weird!! And is this the same Lady of the 'justify my love' track fame - ?? And after all-this-time this Lady is still trying to gain access/get 'a break' in a world of music listeners!! Respect to this lady xx

[@dee1380]

She so gorgeous..!!

[@muppetsshowupatspeakerscor579]

She has such a sweet voice sounds like janet Jackson

[@chrisclermont456]

I could listen to her talk all day!!

[@mwmingram]

Thank you.

[@AndrewAHayes]

I love the rolling around in an elephant box rack!

[@superserial1]

Her voice

[@queenquerii1998]

💜💟

[@regeclewis]

Ingridddddd!

[@sirpoppinchuck]

Prince needed Muses to create i find. I saw Graffiti Bridge n was like "Who's that awww shes beautiful?"

[@lauratitus7214]

She is so sweet

[@cheboy]

Love

[@deonnadyson]

When I see her... I just think about the question of u...

[@lonnieailey4699]

Joy in repetition

[@HerAeolianHarp]

I wonder why she and the great artist David Sylvian divorced. Sad. I had thought that a good life match, but who knows. Two talented people who started a family, but she doesn't mention him, I think, on her website. She seems an interesting artist.

[@rachelar]

Thought David Sylv wouldve gots mention at least, as she marroed him

[@ricohodges4020]

Still a beautiful woman indeed. I was watching Graffiti Bridge when I paused it to see what was up with her.

[@aja220]

I think she means Williams Night Club

[@dazzp2]

Ingrid is beautiful inside as well as out 🙏x

[@miro115]

👁 see U Ingrid, ur soul, soul....4Eva 💕🕊💜

[@geozeo9573]

Did she give him the X?

[@Billkwando]

"China Dance", clearly a name destined for success.... *facepalm* Might as well name your band "Krystal Witch".

[@oceifeiro]

I adore David Sylvian, love Lovesexy & Graffiti Bridge, but this woman is just not my cup of tea!

[@swirlingfudge]

What's wrong with you? She's gorgeous and it's no coincidence both your heroes fell for her!

[@CocoGGomez]

@@swirlingfudge why do people respond with what's the hell wrong with you he stated his opinion she's not his cup of tea! Not everybody is attracted to the same people .I think she's a lovely lady sweet and that's the way Prince likes them but with a little more spice!!

[@TuckerPastor]

I agree with you on her appearance today. Very plain. But back in the day she had a seductive weird look. Pussy can do powerful things for weird women. It can make them look very out of this world. After about 3-5 ejaculations and you learn that they have a brother named Earl and a Mother named Peggy, thats an extreme alcoholic, its gets old and scary.

[@NOWtheband]

@ Dimiter Todorov - Fair enough. Each to their own tastes and thanks so much for letting us know this vital information, he he hee! ;-)

[@avace917]

She looks like Rosie Perez now. It's the hair. Still pretty

[@chrismitsos6817]

Is she smoking? Or incense..!?

[@ElohimPenemue]

Hot coffee

[@Billkwando]

Not her fault but GB was such a terrible movie. I saw it in the theater, ONCE. It was just so cheesy. It was obviously filmed entirely in Paisley Park. All the "outdoor" scenes were clearly shot indoors, on a sound stage.....worse looking movie than Highlander 2. The titular bridge was such a sad stagehand construction. Totally unimpressive and fake looking. How hard is it to find a real bridge with some graffiti? Prince was a genius, but sometimes he had his head up his ass when it came to quality, especially if his "muse" of the day was involved.