Gil Scott-Heron

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
“The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” is one of the anthem songs of the 70’s and handed its writer, Gil Scott-Heron, the title of the Godfather of Rap. The poet, musician, author and social activist joins us to perform live and to talk about the state of political music in the Obama era.

Photo: Gil Scott-Heron on Soundcheck

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