Funkatopia Live

She was at the helm of Prince's biggest albums including Purple Rain, Around the World in a Day, Parade, and Sign O' The Times. Susan Rogers sits down with Funkatopia Live to answer questions she probably hasn't answered before. It's a show for the ages as we discuss production techniques, her new book, the neuroscience of music, and much more LIVE.

A rare, exclusive interview with Gilbert Davison. He was Prince's bodyguard, head of security, tour manager, director of Paisley Park, founder of Glam Slam and so much more. Guaranteed, you will hear Prince stories that you've never heard before. Learn what job Prince had before he was a music superstar. What really happened on that fateful night at Paisley Park when The Black Album was dropped? W...

Guitarist Mychael Gabriel (Sheila E, George Clinton, Snoop Dogg, & more) releases his brand new solo album Genesis EXCLUSIVELY on Funkatopia Live 2 days before it's Aug. 26th release. It's a full on album release listening party track by track. Hear the stories and inspiration behind every song and the creation of this INCREDIBLE album.

Funkatopia Live celebrates the 38th anniversary of the premiere of Purple Rain at Mann's Chinese Theater. We welcome Tony Blass, videographer that filmed the premiere back in 1984, Duane Tudahl, author of Prince & the Purple Rain Era Studio Sessions, and Wally Safford, singer, performer and body guard for Prince from 1979 to 1987. A full look back at all things about the Purple Rain movie.

Funkatopia interviews Mychael Gabriel to discuss his new album Genesis, his work with Sheila E, touring the world, life in the purple family, and also faces a ridiculous "Line of Questioning.".

Funkatopia Live interviews St. Paul Peterson to talk about Peterson family, Prince, fDeluxe, The Family, his new album, and also answers a bunch of ridiculous questions in our new segment called "Line of Questioning". All this plus news and views.

Funkatopia re-releases the 2nd episode of Funk the Funk broadcast discussing perseverance and motivation. How to break through when you're caught in a rut and can't find the energy to be motivated.

Funkatopia Live sits down with NPG's Damon Dickson to talk about the preparation that went into the Prince Live on the Big Screen show at the 2022 Prince Celebration. Then we move into a full discussion with other lifelong Prince fans about what the Prince estate can do in future Celebrations to keep the ball rolling and what it looks like as Prince's family takes over the reins.

The very first episode of Funkatopia Soundstage where we bring you new music we think you should hear from all genres. In this episode, Ed Sheeran, new music from Lettuce, and Sidibe. Note: This audio was pulled from a video source, so ignore a couple of visual references. We are still working through all the kinks.

Liv Warfield sits down to discuss her new album Live at Cafe Wha?, a European tour, lessons from Prince, looking back on The Unexpected, how she handles stress and depression, and so much more.

An intense discussion on depression, loss, and grief with special guests Morris Hayes & Tony Mosley from New Power Generation, Garrett Shider from Parliament-Funkadelic, Jellybean Johnson from The Time, DuJuan Elliott of the Blackshires, Michael Dean of Podcast Juice & 2 licensed counselors. An episode of discovery, motivation, and inspiration.

Funkatopia interviews Parliament Funkadelic's keyboardist Danny Bedrosian to talk about his 20 years with George Clinton. Plenty of stories from 5 minutes shows, playing for Putin in Russia, performances with Sly Stone, supporting Armenians in Syria, and so much more. Another action packed show.

Funkatopia Live sits down with producer, drummer, vocalist and creator of the iconic group Klymaxx and Madame X for an incredibly revealing discussion about the drama of Klymaxx, the evolution of Madame X, and insane stories about Ike Turner, Teena Marie, George Clinton, and more.

Funkatopia Live sits down with the legendary Alan Leeds who has managed everyone from Prince, James Brown, Maxwell, D'Angelo, Raphael Saadiq and many others. The man has some great stories!

Saxophonist Eric Leeds returns (post World Series) to discuss baseball, more details of his work with Prince, JamBrown, and his favorite artists and inspirations. He is also joined by St. Paul Peterson to discuss new work with LP, a 2021 release, memories of The Family (aka FDeluxe) and so much more.

Soul Sisters Patti Henley and Brenda Lee Eager join Funkatopia Live to discuss the work with MLK, Jesse Jackson and Operation Breadbasket. Then we dig deep into their musical journey performing with legends like Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Prince, and many more.

Funkatopia Live sits down with Martin Kember from AZ-1 and Color Me Badd. Stories of being on the charts in the 90's, BET awards, the influence of Prince, the challenges of Color Me Badd, and so much more.

Hundelisiliah. Souliacolia. Soda fizzin' on the lawn. The Funkatopia Live crew looks at some of Prince's strangest lyrics to figure out the meaning and we arrive at some answers! A show full of fun.

Saxophonist Eric Leeds shares amazing stories about his brother Alan Leeds (road manager for James Brown & Prince), his own stories with James Brown, and of course more stories about Prince!

We welcome trombonist extraordinaire Greg Boyer as he tells stories about George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Prince and the New Power Generation (NPG), James Brown & Maceo Parker, and tons of personal stories including liquid chicken.

Funkatopia interviews Robert "Kool" Bell on 57 years of Kool and the Gang including Prince stories, opening for Van Halen, a new album, a movie(?), and much more!

Funkatopia Live sits down with New Power Generation (NPG) members Morris Hayes, Tony M, Levi Seacer Jr., and Mike Scott. Our goal is to analyze why Prince chose the band he did, the music he chose for the 90's era of NPG, his management style, and all of the amazing stories the band members can share.

Throwback interview with Third Eye Girl's Donna Grantis. Previously unreleased with the 3EG guitarist extraordinaire sharing her memories of her time with Prince, being discovered, and her amazing album Diamonds and Dynamite.

Throwback interview with Third Eye Girl's Ida Nielsen talking about her time with Prince, her album, ad much more.

Mr. Christopher tackles the super-tough topic of Prince's death along with some of the conspiracy theories. Did Prince commit suicide? Was Prince murdered? What are the strange strange coincidences surrounding his death? It's all covered here on Funkatopia Live.