Funkatopia Live

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Funkatopia Live

Podcast by Funkatopia

  1. Interview: D'Vibes (Watermelon Funk)

    JAN 15

    Interview: D'Vibes (Watermelon Funk)

    Mr. Christopher sits down with Deshawn D'Vibes Alexander of Watermelon Funk to discuss his beginnings, his work with Kingfish, the origin of Watermelon Funk, their journey, and the DNA they share with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.

    1h 12m
  2. Interview: Adam Shmeeans Smirnoff (Lettuce Guitarist)

    JAN 8

    Interview: Adam Shmeeans Smirnoff (Lettuce Guitarist)

    Mr. Christopher sits down with Lettuce guitarist Adam Smirnoff aka Shmeeans. We discuss the origins of Lettuce, their creation process, Live in Tokyo, Prince, bootleggers, and so much more.

    41 min
  3. 12-31-2024 - A Funkatopia New Years Eve Hang

    JAN 1

    12-31-2024 - A Funkatopia New Years Eve Hang

    Mr. Christopher and special guests ring in 2025 with the longest Funkatopia Live show on record at 5 hours. We talk about what was wrought in 2024, upcoming Prince events, and we also welcome Eric Rogers (Paisley 5 and Dime), Eric Leeds, Greg Boyer, Damon Dickson, Sheila from the Brides of Funkenstein, DuJuan Elliot of the Blackshires, and TC Ellis.

    4h 57m
  4. Interview: Bernard "Pretty" Purdie

    12/20/2024

    Interview: Bernard "Pretty" Purdie

    Mr. Christopher interviews legendary drummer Bernard "Pretty" Purdie who is the most recorded drummer in history being on over 4000 albums including Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and many others. We talk about his career, his style, and book.

    49 min
  5. Interview: Sharon L Nelson

    12/20/2024

    Interview: Sharon L Nelson

    Mr. Christopher sits down with Prince's sister Sharon L Nelson to discuss her childhood, the lineage, being Prince's sister, and her new book When It Rains, It's Purple. Note: Sharon had to join via a 3rd party bluetooth connection, so her audio is hot. Apologies that we couldn't resolve her technical issues beforehand.

    1h 37m
  6. Interview: George Porter Jr. (The Meters)

    12/03/2024

    Interview: George Porter Jr. (The Meters)

    Mr. Christopher sits down with funk bass legend George Porter Jr., co-founder of The Meters to discuss his lifetime of work and a brand new album with his band The Running Pardners.

    1h 2m
  7. Mr. Christopher's Birthday Bash

    12/03/2024

    Mr. Christopher's Birthday Bash

    Mr. Christopher celebrates his birthday with a BUNCH of special guests including St. Paul Peterson, Duane Tudahl, Ashley Tamar Davis, Gilbert Davison, Atlanta Bliss, Sheila Horne, Mayte Garcia, Dawn Silva and Sheila Brody-Head Amuka (Brides of Funkenstein), Mic Murphy (The System), Mychael Gabriel (Sheila E), and Tori Ruffin (The Time, Freakjuice).

    2h 35m
  8. Interview: Matt Blistan aka Atlanta Bliss

    10/28/2024

    Interview: Matt Blistan aka Atlanta Bliss

    We sit down with Matt Blistan aka Atlanta Bliss where we discuss his work starting as Prince's first trumpet player and performing on Parade, Sign O' the Times, Lovesexy, and many more. Plus the release of his brand new book Mind, Body, Trumpet.

    2h 27m
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Podcast by Funkatopia

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  • Creator
    Funkatopia
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    132
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Funkatopia Live

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