Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley

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   Marva King on Prince's Unreleased Music, Stevie Wonder & Untold Stories

   Marva King returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an extraordinary conversation about Prince, Stevie Wonder, unreleased music, and a remarkable career in soul, funk, and R&B. The acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer, and former m
   51 min
2. 23. Okt.

   Andy Allo on Prince, Paisley Park & the Making of Superconductor (2013)

   Singer-songwriter Andy Allo joins Joe Kelley for a revealing 2013 radio conversation about working with Prince, recording at Paisley Park, and finding her own musical voice. Andy recalls her early experiences performing with Prince and the
   31 min
3. 19. Okt.

   George Duke: Untold Stories of Jef Lee Johnson, Miles Davis & The Cure | 2013 Radio Archive

   George Duke: Untold Stories of Jef Lee Johnson, Miles Davis & The Cure | 2013 Radio Archive In this rare February 2013 radio interview, legendary keyboardist, composer, and producer George Duke joins Joe Kelley on The Upper Room with Joe Ke
   31 min
4. 12. Okt.

   Thomas Lockett of Slave: Funk Legacy, the Dayton Reunion & What's Next

   Slave's legendary funk legacy continues. Thomas Lockett of the iconic funk and R&B band Slave returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an emotional and revealing conversation about the band's musical history, its unforgettable Dayton
   51 min
5. 4. Okt.

   Melvin Riley of Ready For The World: No AI, Prince & the Stories Behind the Hits

   Melvin Riley, co-founder and lead voice of Ready For The World, joins Joe Kelley on Musicians Reveal for a wide-ranging conversation about the music, stories and musicianship behind his remarkable career. Melvin takes us back to Ready For T
   43 min
6. 20. Sept.

   Philip Lassiter: Prince, Paisley Park, Funk & Finding His Own Sound

   Philip Lassiter joins Joe Kelley on Musicians Reveal for an in-depth conversation about a remarkable career as a trumpeter, arranger, songwriter, producer and bandleader. Lassiter shares the story of being recommended for Prince’s band, his
   54 min
7. 18. Sept.

   Chris Calzone: Burning the Midnight Oil

   Chris Calzone returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to celebrate the release of his new album, Midnight Oil. Calzone takes us inside the making of the record, from writing and performing nearly everything himself to creating songs des
   26 min
8. 15. Sept.

   Ascendant: Keeping Real Funk and Soul Alive

   Ascendant’s Kael Mboya and Michael Lockett join Joe Kelley for a wide-ranging conversation about the band’s distinctive blend of funk, soul and R&B. They discuss Ascendant’s musical origins, creative chemistry and commitment to preserving t
   36 min
9. 13. Sept.

   Sandra St. Victor: Prince’s First Call, Chaka Khan & Eleven

   When artists began calling Sandra St. Victor for her songs, the first was Prince. She recalls learning that he loved her unreleased album Sanctuary—and played it every morning. Sandra joins Joe Kelley for a conversation spanning the Family
   58 min
10. 31. Aug.

    From Prince’s 5 Questions to Berklee & Larry Graham: Les aka LRCFunk

    In this episode, host Joe Kelley sits down with drummer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Les aka LRCFunk. Les shares stories from his musical journey—from growing up as a preacher's kid in Columbia, South Carolina, to studying at Berkle
    57 min
11. 11. Aug.

    Meia & Morris Hayes: The Stories Behind the “Foreigner” EP

    Meia and acclaimed keyboardist, producer and longtime Prince & The NPG musical director Morris Hayes join Joe Kelley for a special edition of Musicians Reveal celebrating Meia’s Foreigner EP. Meia and Morris take listeners behind the making
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12. 31. Juli

    Andre Cymone on The Resurrection of Funk, Prince, Grand Central & the Minneapolis Sound

    Andre Cymone returns to Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an in-depth conversation about his upcoming album Resurrection of Funk, the inspiration behind bringing funk back to center stage, and the stories behind his newest music. Andre r
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13. 19. Juli

    Taja Sevelle on Prince, Paisley Park & Nile Rodgers

    Long before Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, Taja Sevelle joined me in the studios of Upper Room with Joe Kelley on WVOF 88.5 FM for this in-depth conversation from 2002. Taja reflects on her years with Prince and Paisley Park, recording h
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14. 17. Juli

    Steve Parke: The Prince Photo That Inspired "Welcome 2 the Dawn" | Part 2

    🎥 Watch the complete video interview on the Musicians Reveal YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@MusiciansReveal One photograph. One Prince song. One unforgettable story. In Part 2 of our conversation, Steve Parke shares the unforgettable
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15. 12. Juli

    Steve Parke Reveals Untold Stories from 13 Years Working with Prince | Part 1

    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 s
    43 min
16. 7. Juli

    Marva King on Prince, Stevie Wonder and a Life in Music

    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 ground
    26 min
17. 6. Juli

    Sam Jennings on Prince, The NPG and Life at Paisley Park

    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 onli
    46 min
18. 30. Juni

    Jesse Johnson on Prince, The Time and Creating His Own Sound

    From the Musicians Reveal Radio Archives comes a rediscovered conversation with legendary guitarist Jesse Johnson, originally recorded in 2009. After years of searching, this interview was finally recovered while digitizing decades of casse
    46 min
19. 29. Juni

    Jazzhole on 32 Years Together, Stevie Wonder and Muscle Shoals

    Jazzhole founders Marlon Saunders and Warren Rosenstein join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss their latest album Moonlight Mile, recording at the legendary Muscle Shoals studio, touring with Stevie Wonder, Randy Brecker, New York
    42 min
20. 27. Juni

    Sekend: From Berklee to Kanye West, Elton John & Stevie Wonder

    Singer, songwriter and producer Sekend joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss his musical journey from Dallas to Berklee College of Music and ultimately to recording with Kanye West, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Kirk Franklin. H
    38 min
21. 23. Juni

    Shel Riser (Sonnyboy): His Musical Journey and an Intimate In-Studio Performance

    From the Upper Room archives, Joe Kelley welcomes Shel Riser of Sonnyboy for an in-studio interview and live performance recorded in 2004. Shel discusses his move to Minneapolis, performing with Maserati, working with Malia Franklin, the Pr
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22. 21. Juni

    Elisa Fiorillo: Prince, The NPG and a New Chapter with Purple Tapestry

    Singer, songwriter and former New Power Generation vocalist Elisa Fiorillo joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley. Elisa discusses her new single "Clear Blue Skies," performing with the Minneapolis Funk All-Stars, memories of Prince, the su
    52 min
23. 19. Juni

    Spellbound: From Funk Roots to a Lasting Musical Legacy

    Bobby Moon and Paul Pablo Thomas of Spellbound join Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to discuss more than three decades of friendship, music, creativity, and independent artistry. The conversation explores the band's origins, musical influe
    33 min
24. 16. Juni

    Gary Hines (Sounds of Blackness) | Minneapolis Music, Dr. King & Message Music | 2007 Archive

    Originally recorded in 2007. Joe Kelley welcomes Gary Hines, founder and leader of Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness. Gary discusses the group's album Kings and Queens: Message Music From The Movement, the lasting influence of Dr. Ma
    22 min
25. 14. Juni

    Jellybean Johnson on Prince, The Time and the Birth of the Minneapolis Sound

    Originally recorded in 2005, Joe Kelley welcomes legendary drummer, guitarist, producer, and founding member of The Time, Jellybean Johnson. In this rare radio archive, Jellybean reflects on touring with Prince during the Musicology era, th
    30 min
26. 9. Juni

    Rose Ann Dimalanta on Prince, Eric Leeds & Her Oakland Funk Journey

    In this 2007 radio archive, Joe Kelley speaks with Rose Ann Dimalanta (RAD), keyboardist, vocalist, songwriter, and former member of Prince's New Power Generation. RAD discusses working with Prince, performing "When Doves Cry" in stadiums a
    22 min
27. 7. Juni

    Estaire Godinez on Prince, George Benson & Her Global Percussion Journey

    On air since 1982 — long before podcasts existed. In this radio archive from 2003, Joe Kelley talks with percussionist, vocalist, bandleader, and former Prince collaborator Estaire Godinez about her album Live From The Dakota and the vibran
    20 min
28. 2. Juni

    Prince Drummer John Blackwell Remembering Daughter Jia (2004 Radio Archive)

    In this rare 2004 archive interview, legendary drummer John Blackwell discusses the loss of his daughter Jia, the creation of the Jia Kennie Blackwell Memorial Scholarship, and the support he received from Prince, Larry Graham, family and f
    59 min
29. 1. Juni

    Minneapolis Funk All-Stars feat. St. Paul Peterson | Keepin' The Funk Alive

    For more than four decades, Joe Kelley has interviewed the musicians behind some of the most influential music ever created. In this special roundtable edition of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, six legendary members of the Minneapolis mu
    54 min
30. 30. Mai

    Kenny "Rollo" Davis From Addiction To Purpose

    Author, roller skating legend, community leader, and creator of the Rollo Shuffle, Kenny "Rollo" Davis joins Joe Kelley to discuss growing up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the influence of Challenger astronaut Ronald McNair, overcoming addic
    58 min

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