A posthumous album from the US musician Prince has been announced on what would have been his 60th birthday.

His estate has revealed that the nine‑track album will contain previously unreleased recordings, including early versions of his hit Purple Rain.

Prince sold more than 100 million records during his career, with his music spanning rock, funk and jazz.

The acclaimed and influential musician was 57 when he died at his Minnesota home in April 2016.

The new album, called Prince & A Microphone 1983 will contain a 1983 home studio recording made on a cassette tape of Prince playing on his piano.

Source:BBC News