Оригінальна назва
Unsung
Випущено
30.11.2008
Країна
US
Жанр
Документальний
Статус
Поновлено
Кількість сезонів
16
Кількість епізодів
189
Unsung is an hour-long music documentary program that premiered on TV One on November 27, 2008. It celebrates the lives and careers of artists or groups sharing their triumphs, their tribulations, and their truth. It uncovers the stories behind well-known R&B, gospel, and hip-hop music artists, bands, or groups which were ranked on the Billboard music charts with a string of hits, only to have their career derailed by a major crisis. After four seasons, Unsung won an NAACP Image Award in the "Outstanding Information Series or Special" category. Others nominated in this category for 2011 were Anderson Cooper 360° and Washington Watch with Roland Martin. And as of 2018, the series has garnered six NAACP Image Awards.
Documenting the rise and finite career of late R&B recording artist Minnie Riperton.
Features full-length performances from the artists featured on the series.
A profile of Tammi Terrell.
Angela Bofill is profiled.
Poet Gil Scott-Heron is profiled.
Boy band Hi-Five is profiled, from their Waco origins through their work with such icons as R. Kelly and Teddy Riley. Along the way, we revisit their various musical highlights and then examine the tragedies that threatened to spell disaster for them.
The Chi-Lites are profiled, from their Chicago origins through a 1970s stardom characterized by wild costumes, signature harmonies, and such hits as "Oh, Girl" and "Have You Seen Her." The episode then details how tragedies afflicted the group.
Full Force, Zapp & Roger, Sylvester and Miki Howard are visited.
Dave Hollister is profiled.
Monie Love made her own lane as a rap star in the late '80s and early '90s with a unique style and socially-conscious lyrics; Monie tells her amazing story, which started as a dream and ended up changing the world of hip-hop.
Thelma Houston has been performing and entertaining fans for over 50 years with her soulful and powerful voice; Thelma comes together with friends and family to tell the story of her incredible journey.
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