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Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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Prince
Funk Music
George Clinton
Parliament-Funkadelic
P-Funk
The Time
R&B
New Power Generation
Parliament Funkadelic
Jazz
Funk
New York City
Music Industry
Music Production
Music
James Brown
Minneapolis
Larry Graham
Bootsy Collins
Minneapolis Sound

Since 1982, Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley has spotlighted iconic and rising artists in funk, soul, R&B, and Prince’s musical family. From its roots on NPR affiliate WVOF 88.5 FM to its thriving YouTube channel (17.2k subscribers, 8.1 Million views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike. 🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley, ... more

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One photograph. One Prince song. One unforgettable story.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Steve Parke shares the unforgettable story... more

Steve Parke spent more than 13 years working alongside Prince as his art director, photographer, designer, and creative collaborator. In this exclusive episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, Steve shares remarkable behind-the-scenes stories fro... more

Originally recorded in 2009, Marva King discusses recording and performing with Prince during the lead-up to Lotusflow3r. She shares stories about Prince's perfectionism, rehearsals, Liv Warfield joining the band, previewing Prince's groundbreaking w... more

Few people witnessed Prince's digital vision as closely as Sam Jennings.

Working with Prince from 1998 through 2007, Sam helped design the official websites, the groundbreaking NPG Music Club, album artwork, tour books, and many of the online experi... more

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Recent Guests

Jesse Johnson
Guitarist and solo artist, Minneapolis sound architect
Verbal Penetration (album), Jesse Johnson Band
Episode: Jesse Johnson (2009 Radio Archive) | Prince, The Time & His Legendary Career
Marlon Saunders
Vocalist, Jazzhole member
Jazzhole
Episode: Jazzhole: 32 Years of Music, Stevie Wonder & Moonlight Mile
Warren Rosenstein
Musician, engineer, member of Jazzhole
Jazzhole
Episode: Jazzhole: 32 Years of Music, Stevie Wonder & Moonlight Mile
Shel Riser
Leader of Sonnyboy, guitarist/keyboardist, Midwest-to-New-York musician with deep Minneapolis connections
Sonnyboy
Episode: Shel Riser (Sonnyboy) – Minneapolis Music Scene, Mazarati & Live Performances (2004) | Part 1
Paul Pablo Thomas
Member of Spellbound, guitarist/keyboardist, vocalist
Spellbound
Episode: Spellbound | 30 Years of Friendship, Funk & Independent Music
Bobby Moon
Member of Spellbound, vocalist, instrumentalist
Spellbound
Episode: Spellbound | 30 Years of Friendship, Funk & Independent Music
Rainiere Martin
Donna Summer tribute artist
Forever Donna
Episode: She Gave Up Singing for 20 Years... Then Everything Changed | Rainiere Martin
Rose Ann Dimalanta
Musician known as RAD, Bay Area funk keyboardist/vocalist
East Bay music scene, RAD
Episode: Rose Ann Dimalanta (RAD) on Prince, John Blackwell & Bay Area Funk
Estaire Godinez
Musician, band leader
Estaire Godinez Band / UTR Music Group
Episode: Estaire Godinez on Prince, George Benson & Minneapolis Music

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Joe Kelley
Host of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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Gary Hines (Sounds of Blackness) | Minneapolis Music, Dr. King & Message Music | 2007 Archive
Q: The album, how I mean, you mentioned the importance of the message about Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Tell me about the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King on your life growing up in New York and throughout your life.
Gary Hines describes growing up in Yonkers with direct exposure to the civil rights movement, witnessing protests and King's impact, and how that shaped the music and mission of Sounds of Blackness, including personal experiences at King's funeral and community leadership support that informed their Kings and Queens project.
Elisa Fiorillo: Prince, New Music, The NPG & Purple Tapestry
Q: Did Prince have guidance on album cohesion vs. singles, and how did that influence your approach to releasing music?
Prince emphasized cohesive albums over scattered singles and encouraged pursuing projects that feel like complete creative statements, which Fiorillo has carried into her own planning for future releases.
Elisa Fiorillo: Prince, New Music, The NPG & Purple Tapestry
Q: What is your favorite Prince album?
Her favorite is Parade, specifically Sometimes It Snows in April, reflecting a deep emotional connection to that era and its music.
Stephen Jay (Weird Al Yankovic) | Inside 44 Years of Weird Al, MTV, Bass & Creativity
Q: How did MTV influence your early career and live shows?
MTV's heavy rotation of Eat It exploded the band's visibility overnight, turning intimate venues into crowded, high-energy events and drawing in record executives, which significantly accelerated their career trajectory.
Estaire Godinez on Prince, George Benson & Minneapolis Music
Q: How did you approach recording at the Dakota and how many nights did you record?
They recorded over two nights, prioritizing Saturday due to technical issues on Friday; the team rehearsed beforehand to capture the strongest performances.

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This show centers on in-depth conversations with musicians, producers, and other music-industry insiders who have shaped funk, soul, R&B, and the broader Prince-related ecosystem. Episodes often explore artistic process, career longevity, touring life, and the business realities of indie and major-label projects, with frequent forays into historical context, gear and studio anecdotes, and behind-the-scenes share-outs from legendary collaborations. A standout aspect is its ability to blend intimate, craft-focused interviews with broader cultural history, offering practical tips for aspiring artists while preserving a sound of genuine storytelling and musical lineage. Listeners who enjoy deep dives into technique, industry evolution, and the ... more

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2. Marlon Saunders
3. Warren Rosenstein
4. Shel Riser
5. Paul Pablo Thomas
6. Bobby Moon
7. Rainiere Martin
8. Rose Ann Dimalanta

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