Why playing guitar for Prince was a magical, mysterious gig

Donna Grantis was working as a session musician when she got a message asking if she wanted to jam with Prince — and the rest is music history. As the 2025 Grammy Awards honour the late musician, the Canadian guitarist tells The National’s Ian Hanomansing how she ended up at Paisley Park and the surreal experiences that followed. #prince #music #guitar Watch The National live on YouTube starting at 9 p.m. ET Subscribe to The National: https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNa... More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault and Ian Hanomansing, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are.