A Son’s Silent Farewell: Prince’s Heartbreaking 2002 “Anna Stesia” Performance in Chicago
In the spring of 2002, Prince stepped onto a Chicago stage carrying a grief few knew he bore. Just weeks after the passing of his beloved mother, he gave a performance that would be etched in the memory of every soul present—not for spectacle, but for raw, quiet emotion. During his set, Prince launched into “Anna Stesia,” a deep cut from his 1988 Lovesexy album—a spiritual, searching ballad rarely played live. But on that night, it was different. The air…