Gil Scott-Heron

Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 - May 27, 2011) was an American soul
and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken
word performer in the 1970s and '80s. His collaborative efforts with musician
Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as
lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, ... read more

Bobby Womack announces first new album in 13 years

Co-produced by Damon Albarn and Richard Russell, The Bravest Man in the Universe will also feature Lana Del ReyBobby Womack has announced his first new album in 13 years,...
Posted 9 March 11.06am — Comment on this

Gilles Peterson Worldwide 2012-02-15 Original Mix Up Selection

“Watch out for new cuts from Buriel track, a Kon re-work of Gil Scott Heron, Soul Clap, Gang Colours, and Paul Weller. Plus tracks from Lyn Christopher & Loleatta H...
Posted 15 February 9.19am — Comment on this

The story of Gil Scott-Heron's memoir

Jamie Byng of publisher Canongate and Richard Russell of XL Recordings talk to Alexis Petridis about the life and work of Gil Scott-Heron. Both men collaborated with him ...
Posted 13 January 5.43pm — Comment on this

How Gil Scott-Heron and Stevie Wonder set up Martin Luther King Day

In an extract from his memoir written before he died last year, Gil Scott-Heron talks about when he toured with Stevie Wonder to establish Martin Luther King Day as a nat...
Posted 8 January 8.00pm — Comment on this

TV on the Radio

As fiercely political as Gil Scott-Heron and with the progressive futurism of Prince, TV on the Radio might be the most culturally significant indie rock act of the past ...
Posted 16 September 2011 1.32am — Comment on this

Download Jamie xx’s FACT Mix

Jamie xx, the xx producer and Gil Scott-Heron collaborator, has a recorded a new half-hour mix of house and garage for FACT. The mix features a few Jamie xx remixes and a...
Posted 12 September 2011 9.58pm — Comment on this

Readers recommend: songs about eavesdropping – results

From Pulp's peeping Tom to Gil Scott-Heron's Watergate rap, here are the songs you've been phone-tapping your feet toEavesdropping: the act of secretly listening in to ot...
Posted 14 July 2011 1.18pm — Comment on this

'Gil Scott-Heron saved my life'

After a traumatic childhood Abdul Malik Al Nasir seemed to be heading for jail or an early death. Then, at the age of 18, he met the famous poet and musician – with...
Posted 19 June 2011 8.30pm — Comment on this

A POET WITH SOUL: THE BALLADS OF GIL SCOTT-HERON

I wrote a short piece on GSH that I thought hadn’t run yet but, dope as I am, it actually came out on the 2nd. It builds on what I wrote in this post, and tries ...
Posted 9 June 2011 7.02am — Comment on this

Jamie xx's Debut Solo Single Released Today

Here's some great Monday morning news: The young producer that helped bring us the smooth sounds of The xx, who collaborated with the recently departed Gil Scott-Her...
Posted 6 June 2011 7.00pm — Comment on this

Jamie xx – “Far Nearer” b/w “Beat For”

Today Glasgow’s Numbers label releases the first properly solo single from the xx’s producer and LDN electronic music leading light Jamie xx. The album art (a...
Posted 6 June 2011 2.46pm — Comment on this

Kanye West - Kanye West Performs At Gil Scott-heron's Funeral

Kanye West performed in tribute to Gil Scott-Heron at his funeral yesterday (02. 06. 11). The rapper appeared at the memorial service at Harem's Riverside Church to give ...
Posted 3 June 2011 4.02pm — Comment on this

Kanye West Performs At Gil Scott-Heron Memorial Service

Kanye West paid his respects to the great Gil Scott-Heron during a memorial service today in Harlem. The rapper performed the late poet’s song “Lost In The Wo...
Posted 3 June 2011 3.03pm — Comment on this

Spotifriday #93 - This week on DiS as a playlist ft. Lady Gaga, Suede, Gil Scott-Heron + more

This week's content themed Spotify playlist featuring St. Vincent, Death Cab For Cutie, The Antlers, Lady Gaga, Patrick Wolf and a few more, for good measure. Click here ...
Posted 3 June 2011 11.10am — Comment on this

Kanye West performs at Gil Scott-Heron’s funeral

Rapper performs his track 'Lost In The World' at the ceremony
Posted 3 June 2011 10.55am — Comment on this

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