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Premiered

Monday, February 27, 2012

Ended: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

When does Unsung Season 5 come out?

Unsung Season 5 premiered Monday, February 27, 2012 on TV One and ended Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The season has 19 episodes.

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1. Sheila E.

Documenting the rise and career of drummer and percussionist Sheila E. Interviews with Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Juan Escovedo, Peter Michael Escovedo, Zina Escovedo, M.C. Hammer, Karl Perazzo, George Duke, Al Jarreau, Michael Cooper (of Con Funk Shun), Cliff Winston, Ray Obiedo, and D'wayne Wiggins. Postponed from an earlier date (February 20, 2012)

Monday · 14 years ago

2. David Ruffin

Documenting the rise and turbulent career of R&B performer David Ruffin. Interviews with Otis Williams, Dennis Edwards (of The Temptations), Cornelius Grant, Clay McMurray, Robert Penn, Shelly Berger, and Larry Buford. Postponed from an earlier date (February 27, 2012). David Ruffin was a pivotal member of the Motown group "The Temptations. This was the highest rated episode of the season.

Monday · 14 years ago

3. Whodini

Documenting the rise and career of pioneering rap group Whodini. Interviews with Hassan Pore, Jalil Hutchins, Ralph McDaniels, John Fletcher, Grandmaster Dee, Kangol Kid, Roy Comier, Stretch, Michael Bivins, Chuck D, Dana Dane, Doctor Ice, and Nelson George. Postponed from an earlier date (March 5, 2012)

Monday · 14 years ago

4. Sly and the Family Stone

Documenting the rise and turbulent careers of music group Sly and the Family Stone. Interviews with Sly Stone, Cynthia Robinson, Greg Errico, Jerry Martini (of Sly and the Family Stone), Stephen Paley, Novena Carmel, Clive Davis, Hamp "Bubba" Banks, and Jeff Kaliss. Original bassist Larry Graham did not appear in the documentary.

Tuesday · 14 years ago

5. Angela Bofill

Documenting the career and troubles of Jazz/R&B singer-songwriter Angela Bofill. Interviews with Angela Bofill, Buddy Williams, Dave Valentin, Frank Martin, Narada Michael Walden, Maysa Leak, Jeanie Tracy, Francisco Coteno, Melba Moore, and Rich Engel.

Monday · 14 years ago

6. Con Funk Shun

Documenting the rise and careers of the R&B/funk music group Con Funk Shun. Interviews with Dennis Johnson, Danny "Sweetman" Thomas, Felton Pilate, Larry Dodson (of The Bar Kays), Michael Cooper, Zebulun Pauelle Harrell, Karl Fuller, Paul Mack, Peter Michael Escovedo, Cedric Martin, Rickey Vincent, Linda Lou McCall, Jay King, Melvin Carter, and MC Hammer.

Monday · 14 years ago

7. Kool Moe Dee

Documenting the rise and career of pioneer rap vocalist Kool Moe Dee. Interviews with Kool Moe Dee, LA Sunshine, Special K (of the Treacherous Three), Busy Bee Starski, Melle Mel, Doug E. Fresh, Teddy Riley, Quincy Jones, and Lavaba Mallison.

Monday · 14 years ago

8. Marvelettes

Documenting the rise and turbulent decline of Motown group the Marvelettes. Interviews with Katherine Anderson Shaffner, Wanda Young Rogers, Ann Bogan, Wyanetta "Juanita" Cowart (of the Marvelettes), Otis Williams (of The Temptations), Georgia Dobbins, Robert Bateman, Mary Wilson (of The Supremes), Joe Billingslea (of The Contours), Eddie Holland, Dyana Williams, Janie Bradford, and David Washington.

Monday · 14 years ago

9. Arrested Development

Documenting the careers of alternative hip hop group Arrested Development. Interviews with Speech, Rasa Don, Aerle Taree, One Love, Eshe Mothsho, Dionne Farris, JJ Boogie, Tasha LaRae (of Arrested Development), Michael Mauldin, Steven Ivory, Jason Orr, Gil Robertson IV, and Kelley L. Carter.

Monday · 14 years ago

10. Gerald Levert

Monday · 14 years ago

11. Isaac Hayes

Wednesday · 13 years ago

12. Midnight Star

Wednesday · 13 years ago

13. EPMD

Wednesday · 13 years ago

14. Lou Rawls

Wednesday · 13 years ago

15. Disco Parts 1 and 2

Wednesday · 13 years ago

16. Eddie Kendricks

Wednesday · 13 years ago

17. The Whispers

Wednesday · 13 years ago

18. Mint Condition

Wednesday · 13 years ago

19. Johnny Gill Finale

Wednesday · 13 years ago

Unsung Season 5 FAQ

When does Unsung Season 5 come out?

Unsung Season 5 premiered Monday, February 27, 2012 on TV One.

How many episodes are in Unsung Season 5?

Unsung Season 5 has 19 episodes.

Are new episodes of Unsung Season 5 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the Unsung Season 5 finale?

The Unsung Season 5 finale (Episode 19) aired Wednesday, March 20, 2013.

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