Seth Neblett on Prince, Vanity & the Women of Parliament-Funkadelic

Seth Neblett—author and filmmaker of Mothership Connected: The Women of Parliament-Funkadelic—joins Joe Kelley for a powerful conversation on legacy, family, and funk history.
He shares rare stories about his mother Mallia Franklin (Parlet, Brides of Funkenstein), Prince’s admiration for her, and the deep connections between Prince, Apollonia, Vanity, and Jill Jones—including a personal story surrounding Denise Matthews.
This episode explores the untold impact of the women behind P-Funk and their lasting influence on the Minneapolis sound.
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