Season 2
8 episodes · Jun 7, 2009
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S2E1Minnie Riperton
Jun 7, 200960mMinnie Riperton’s Unsung episode offers a heartfelt look at her brief but brilliant career, highlighting her iconic vocal range and the emotional depth behind her music. It features interviews with her husband Richard Rudolph, daughter Maya Rudolph, and collaborators like Q-Tip and Ramsey Lewis
S2E2Melba Moore
Jun 14, 200960mThis episode explores the dynamic career of Melba Moore, the Tony Award–winning singer and actress whose powerful voice and resilience helped her navigate fame, heartbreak, and reinvention. From Broadway stardom to chart success and personal setbacks, the documentary reveals how Moore’s artistry and determination made her a lasting force in music and entertainment.
S2E3Shalamar
Jun 21, 200960mThis episode traces the rise of Shalamar, the influential R&B trio whose sharp choreography and smooth harmonies helped define the sound of the late ’70s and early ’80s. Through candid interviews and archival footage, the documentary explores their chart‑topping success, internal tensions, and the creative legacy that continues to shape modern R&B and dance music.
S2E4Florence Ballard
Jun 28, 200960mThis episode traces the powerful yet heartbreaking story of Florence Ballard, the founding voice of The Supremes whose talent helped launch Motown’s most iconic group. Through rare footage and emotional interviews, the documentary explores her rise to stardom, the internal struggles that pushed her aside, and the personal battles that shaped her tragic fall. It offers a poignant look at a gifted singer whose legacy continues to resonate long after her untimely passing.
S2E5Teena Marie
Nov 1, 200960mThis episode chronicles the remarkable journey of Teena Marie, the soulful singer‑songwriter whose powerful voice and genre‑blending artistry made her a groundbreaking force in R&B. Through rare footage and candid interviews, the documentary explores her rise under Motown, her creative partnership with Rick James, and the personal and professional battles she overcame to secure her place as one of soul music’s most enduring and influential artists.
S2E6Bootsy Collins
Nov 8, 200960mThis episode dives into the wild, visionary world of Bootsy Collins, the flamboyant bassist whose groundbreaking work with James Brown and Parliament‑Funkadelic helped redefine funk music. Through vibrant stories and rare footage, the documentary explores his rise from sideman to star, his creative genius, and the personal challenges behind the larger‑than‑life persona that made him a cultural icon.
S2E7Klymaxx
Nov 15, 200960mThis episode explores the groundbreaking journey of Klymaxx, the all‑female band that fused funk, rock, and R&B into a bold new sound. Through candid interviews and archival footage, the documentary traces their rise from club stages to chart success, the internal tensions that challenged their unity, and the lasting influence of a group that proved women could dominate the male‑driven world of funk.
S2E8Zapp & Roger
Nov 22, 200960mThis episode traces the electrifying rise of Zapp & Roger, the pioneering funk innovators whose talkbox sound reshaped R&B and hip‑hop. Through rare footage and emotional interviews, the documentary explores their musical breakthroughs, the family dynamics that fueled their creativity, and the tragic events that cut their legacy short while cementing their influence for generations.