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Musicians Reveal

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 (14.3K+ subscribers, 5.6M+ views), the show delivers soulful, in-depth interviews with legends and unsung pioneers alike.

🎤 Hosted by Veteran music host and interviewer Joe Kelley, the show has featured:

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers & Grammy winners

Larry Graham, Mavis Staples, Patrice Rushen, Victor Wooten, Cyndi Lauper

Members of Prince’s Revolution, New Power Generation, The Time, and more

Icons from Zapp, Cameo, P-Funk, and beyond

🎶 In 2004, Prince featured Musicians Reveal on his NPG Music Club and invited Joe to premiere his One Nite Alone… box set in 2002—before any other media outlet.

New interviews weekly.
🎧 Listen and Watch now and explore music history with the artists who shaped it.
🎧 More from Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley:

YouTube (Full Interviews + Daily Content): https://www.youtube.com/@musiciansreveal
🎶 NEW! Musicians Reveal Radio on Live365 (24/7 Artist Music & Archives): https://live365.com/station/Musicians-Reveal-Radio-a25049
Website (Episodes, Guest Info, and Contact): https://musiciansreveal.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rQAZZtdU2cZB6EeleSZ8J
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/musicians-reveal/id1545165178

Music History Music Music Interviews Music Commentary
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
295
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Kirk Johnson: From Prince’s Drummer to Funky Bald Heads Frontman

Kirk Johnson: From Prince’s Drummer to Funky Bald Heads Frontman

In this electrifying episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, Kirk Johnson—drummer for Prince and creative force behind Funky Bald Heads—opens up about his evolution from sideman to frontman. Rec…

00:28:29  |   Sun 13 Jul 2025
RonKat Spearman (Katdelic, P-Funk) - Funk Legacy, Prince Stories & Katdelic Vision

RonKat Spearman (Katdelic, P-Funk) - Funk Legacy, Prince Stories & Katdelic Vision

In this unforgettable episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, funk visionary RonKat Spearman—multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and driving force behind Katdelic—shares his wild, soulful journey t…

00:47:25  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
Shaun Bivens (Black Stone Funk Revival) on Prince, Blue Tears & Real Funk

Shaun Bivens (Black Stone Funk Revival) on Prince, Blue Tears & Real Funk

Funk guitarist and producer Shaun Bivens of Black Stone Funk Revival joins Joe Kelley to dive into the creation of his raw and soulful new EP Blue Tears. In this intimate conversation, Bivens opens u…

00:45:52  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Dawn Silva: Sly Stone’s Legacy, Queen of Funk, and Life in P-Funk

Dawn Silva: Sly Stone’s Legacy, Queen of Funk, and Life in P-Funk

In this heartfelt episode Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley episode, Dawn Silva opens up about the devastating loss of Sly Stone — a legendary figure in music and a deeply personal mentor and friend. …

00:46:34  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
Jay Beckenstein (Spyro Gyra) on Miles Davis, Rick James, Sheila E. & 51 Years of Jazz-Funk Fusion

Jay Beckenstein (Spyro Gyra) on Miles Davis, Rick James, Sheila E. & 51 Years of Jazz-Funk Fusion

Jazz-funk pioneer Jay Beckenstein, saxophonist and co-founder of Spyro Gyra, joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for an insightful and wide-ranging conversation. With over 51 years of boundary-pus…

00:46:15  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
Gina Thompson: From Rodney Jerkins to R&B Legacy – The Story Behind “The Things You Do

Gina Thompson: From Rodney Jerkins to R&B Legacy – The Story Behind “The Things You Do

In this episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, platinum-selling R&B artist Gina Thompson shares her journey from her New Jersey roots to working with super-producer Rodney Jerkins and releasing…

01:01:35  |   Tue 01 Jul 2025
André Cymone on Prince, the Minneapolis Sound, and His Album “1969”

André Cymone on Prince, the Minneapolis Sound, and His Album “1969”

Minneapolis music legend André Cymone joins Musicians Reveal to talk about his new album 1969, his lifelong friendship with Prince, and the legacy of the Minneapolis Sound. He reflects on early colla…

00:18:55  |   Sun 29 Jun 2025
Scottie Baldwin: Prince’s Live Sound Genius Tells All

Scottie Baldwin: Prince’s Live Sound Genius Tells All

Join Scottie Baldwin, the renowned front-of-house engineer for Prince, Madonna, and Lady Gaga, as he sits down with Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a masterclass in live sound artistry. Baldwin …

01:39:05  |   Thu 26 Jun 2025
Tamar Davis on Losing Prince, Artistic Freedom & Musical Legacy

Tamar Davis on Losing Prince, Artistic Freedom & Musical Legacy

In this heartfelt episode of Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley, vocalist Tamar Davis opens up about the sudden and devastating loss of her close friend and mentor, Prince. Through candid reflections a…

00:12:11  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun on Silk Sonic, Stage Presence & R&B Legacy

Michael Cooper of Con Funk Shun on Silk Sonic, Stage Presence & R&B Legacy

Michael Cooper, iconic lead vocalist of the legendary funk and R&B group Con Funk Shun, joins Joe Kelley for a powerful conversation on Musicians Reveal. Cooper opens up about the emotional moment he…

00:37:12  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Renowned Keyboardist Gary Hudgins Talks P-Funk, Funk Legends, and Reinvention

Renowned Keyboardist Gary Hudgins Talks P-Funk, Funk Legends, and Reinvention

Renowned keyboardist Gary Hudgins joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley for a powerful and revealing interview. Best known for his work with the Brides of Funkenstein and the larger P-Funk collectiv…

00:57:11  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
Prince Was On Another Level - Tommy Barbarella on Life in the NPG

Prince Was On Another Level - Tommy Barbarella on Life in the NPG

Prince’s genius lives on through those who knew him best. In this heartfelt conversation, New Power Generation keyboardist Tommy Barbarella shares intimate stories and rare behind-the-scenes memories…

00:14:36  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Tony M on Prince, Funk & Creative Freedom | NPG Legacy Revealed

Tony M on Prince, Funk & Creative Freedom | NPG Legacy Revealed

Prince’s iconic funk legacy lives on through the voice of Tony M, the trailblazing rapper and frontman of The New Power Generation. In this exclusive Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley interview, Tony …

00:53:29  |   Sat 31 May 2025
From Prince’s Rap Protégé to Education Pioneer: TC Ellis Speaks

From Prince’s Rap Protégé to Education Pioneer: TC Ellis Speaks

From Prince’s Paisley Park to empowering youth through hip-hop and education—David “TC” Ellis shares his incredible journey in this rare 2004 Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley radio interview. Discove…

00:41:33  |   Thu 29 May 2025
Michael B. Nelson on Prince, The Hornheads & Creating “Fat Lip”

Michael B. Nelson on Prince, The Hornheads & Creating “Fat Lip”

Legendary trombonist and Prince collaborator Michael B. Nelson joins Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley to share inside stories from the NPG Horns and the making of The Hornheads’ all-horn album Fat Li…

00:27:22  |   Sun 25 May 2025
A Funk Audience with the Queen: Robert Mercurio on Galactic’s New Chapter

A Funk Audience with the Queen: Robert Mercurio on Galactic’s New Chapter

Robert Mercurio, the distinguished bassist and producer of the renowned New Orleans funk ensemble Galactic, graces the Musicians Reveal podcast with Joe Kelley to discuss the intricacies of their lat…

00:42:34  |   Thu 22 May 2025
The Bass Behind the Funk: Rodney

The Bass Behind the Funk: Rodney "Skeet" Curtis on Touring, P-Funk & Maceo Parker

Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, a revered bassist in contemporary music, joins us for an illuminating discussion on his extensive career and experiences during a respite from touring with the legendary Maceo …

00:28:09  |   Wed 21 May 2025
Pieces Of A Dream: 49 Years of Jazz-Funk Greatness | Legacy, Resilience & Their New Album

Pieces Of A Dream: 49 Years of Jazz-Funk Greatness | Legacy, Resilience & Their New Album

This "Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley" podcast episode features an engaging conversation with the esteemed members of Pieces of a Dream: James Lloyd, Curtis Harmon, and Tony Watson Jr. These disting…

00:56:32  |   Mon 19 May 2025
fDeluxe (The Family) Reunited: St. Paul, Jellybean, Susannah & Eric Talk 'Gaslight' (2011)

fDeluxe (The Family) Reunited: St. Paul, Jellybean, Susannah & Eric Talk 'Gaslight' (2011)

In this rare and classic 2011 interview, Musicians Reveal with Joe Kelley features members of fDeluxe, formerly known as The Family — St. Paul Peterson, Jellybean Johnson, Susannah Melvoin, and Eric …

00:33:30  |   Sat 17 May 2025
Inside the Funk: Leroy Harper Jr.’s Journey from James Brown to Funky All-Starz

Inside the Funk: Leroy Harper Jr.’s Journey from James Brown to Funky All-Starz

Leroy Harper Jr., an esteemed saxophonist who enjoyed a notable tenure with the legendary James Brown, graces the Musicians Reveal podcast for an enlightening dialogue with host Joe Kelley. The discu…

00:58:49  |   Thu 15 May 2025
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