Watch Prince and Nile Rodgers play David Bowie's "Let's Dance"

Prince joined Rodgers on stage at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans

Published July 7, 2014 2:40PM (EDT)

Prince & The New Power Generaton - Essence Festival    (from artist)
Prince & The New Power Generaton - Essence Festival (from artist)

Attendees of the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans were treated to a surprise performance last weekend: Prince joined Nile Rodgers onstage to perform "Let's Dance."

The song -- a David Bowie classic -- was produced by Rodgers, who besides being the lead guitarist and co-founder of Chic, has performed with and produced artists ranging from Duran Duran to Daft Punk.

Nile Rodgers is also working on a new Chic track, which will feature "almost everyone" he's previously worked with, according to NME.

Watch the fan-made video below:

h/t NME (New Musical Express)


By Sarah Gray

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