Starr Cullars Reveals Her Journey from Prince’s Camp to George Clinton’s P-Funk World

Starr Cullars reveals how she went from connecting with Prince’s camp to working in the world of George Clinton and P-Funk.
A deep dive into the journey of a modern funk bassist building her own sound.
Bass player, bandleader, and songwriter Starr Cullars joins Joe Kelley to share her path through the funk universe—from early influences to carving out her own identity as an artist.
From her introduction to Prince’s circle to experiences within the extended P-Funk collective, Cullars reflects on the moments that shaped her musical direction.
In this episode:
• Her early journey and commitment to the bass
• Breaking into Prince’s camp as a young musician
• Working within the orbit of George Clinton and P-Funk
• Building Starr Cullars & Enterprise
• Creating Welcome to the Universe of Starr Cullars
• The mindset behind sustaining a career in music

This conversation highlights how the next generation is carrying forward the legacy of funk.

Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features in-depth interviews with legendary artists, Prince collaborators, and emerging musicians—sharing the real stories behind the music.