TV One Drums Up 'The Beat Don't Stop' Documentary for June

By R. Thomas Umstead
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TV One will celebrate Black Music Month with the June debut of an original documentary project, The Beat Don't Stop, the network announced Wednesday. 

The special, which debuts June 21, chronicles the history and legacy of Go-Go music and its contribution to the musical landscape, according to the network. The documentary features appearances from such artists as Doug E. Fresh, Junk Yard Band, Trouble Funk, E.U., Backyard Band, TOB, TCB and DJ Kool. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.