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10 Dec 2019 · New York
In Focus: Gil Scott-Heron
Focus on Gil Scott-Heron
Given hip hop's position as pop culture's new musical lingua franca in the 21st Century, it's not a stretch to suggest Gil Scott-Heron is one of the most influential recording artists of the past 100 years, given his role as the progenitor of the genre. The Chicago-born poet electrified R&B, disco, jazz & later electronic productions with no-nonsense street reportage, and critiques on the ills of a broken America. He inspired a legion of artists with his militant faith in his own beliefs.
This 2 hour compilation brings together the breadth of Heron’s work, combining soul, blues and jazz, with comedy, spoken word and a piercing insight into race relations in 20th century America.
This show has been compiled by Robbie Warin and is dedicated to Henry Miller, who first introduced him to Scott-Heron’s music.
Collection: The Human Voice
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Tracklist
- Gil Scott-HeronDid You Hear What They Said?
- Gil Scott-HeronBilly Green Is Dead
- Gil Scott-HeronIs That Jazz?
- Gil Scott-Heron, Pretty Purdie & The PlayboysLady Day And John Coltrane
- Gil Scott-Heron & Brian JacksonSong Of The Wind
- Gil Scott-HeronWhitey On The Moon
- Gil Scott-Heron And Brian JacksonAngola, Louisiana
- Gil Scott-HeronThe Vulture
- Gil Scott-HeronBlack His Story
- Gil Scott-HeronI Think I’ll Call It Morning
- Gil Scott-Heron And Brian Jackson17th Street
- Gil Scott-HeronGive Her A Call
- Gil Scott-Heron And Brian JacksonBetter Days Ahead
- Gil Scott-HeronNew York Is Killing Me
- Gil Scott-HeronEveryday
- Gil Scott-HeronThe Revolution Will Not Be Televised
- Gil Scott-HeronInner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
- Gil Scott-HeronNo Knock
- Gil Scott-HeronThe Needle's Eye
- Gil Scott-HeronAlien (Hold Onto Your Dreams)
- Gil Scott-Heron / Brian JacksonThe Bottle
- Gil Scott-HeronGun
- Gil Scott-HeronPaint It Black
- Gil Scott-Heron / Brian JacksonYour Daddy Loves You
- Gil Scott-Heron And Brian JacksonIt's Your World
- Gil Scott-Heron feat. Pretty Purdie, The PlayboysHome Is Where The Hatred Is
- Gil Scott-Heron And Brian JacksonBicentennial Blues
- Gil Scott-HeronWinter In America