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Gil Scott-Heron

Poet Malik al-Nasir with Gil Scott-Heron, a jazz and spoken-word artist.
Music
Gil Scott-Heron ‘was first and foremost an activist,’ fellow poet says
A mural showing Gil Scott-Heron and his trademark phrase, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," is the backdrop for protesters marching through the streets of New York in 2012, demanding justice for slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Culture
A song title from the ’70s is still a rallying cry for protesters across the world
Arts, Culture & Media
Paying tribute to a Mandela tribute playlist
Arts, Culture & Media
Remembering musician, artist and writer Gil Scott Heron
Japan and Being There
Remembering Gil Scott-Heron: Musical Innovator and Rap Inspiration
Gil Scott-Heron: Remembering a Musical Innovator and Rap Inspiration