Gil Scott-Heron, the poet and musician best known for his song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” and whose style was a precursor to hip-hop, died Friday in New York City, The Associated Press ...
Jimmy Scott, Yasiin Bey (the former Mos Def), Roots mainstay Questlove, soul singer Bilal, pianist Robert Glasper and a promised share of special guests will celebrate the life and legacy of Gil Scott ...
Gil Scott-Heron would have turned 65 on April 1, 2014. While he is no longer with us in the flesh, the fallen legend continues to live on through his poetry in a body of work that’s being released ...