
The Story Of... Gil Scott-Heron
The Blessed Madonna shares the story of one of music's greatest poets: Gil Scott-Heron.
The Blessed Madonna shares the story of one of music's greatest poets: Gil Scott-Heron.
Born in Chicago in 1949, Gil was astonishingly precocious, publishing two novels and a book of poems before embarking on a musical career with keyboardist Brian Jackson in the 70s.
His first musical offering was Small Talk at 125th and Lenox - which was mostly an album of poems.
On later albums, however, Gil developed into a skilled songwriter whose work was soon covered by numerous other artists.
Join Marea for an hour of listening to and celebrating some of his finest work.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
B Movie
- Single.
- Arista .
- 1.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Who'll Pay Reparations For My Soul?
- Ace Records.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
When You Are Who You Are
- Flying Dutchman.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
The Needle's Eye
- Ace Records.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
ѿý Is Where The Hatred Is
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Free Will
- Flying Dutchman.
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Gil Scott‐Heron & Brian Jackson
Guerilla
- Passion Music.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
We Almost Lost Detroit
- Arista.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Not Needed
- RCA Records.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Explanations
- Artista Contemporary.
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Gil Scott‐Heron
Me And The Devil
- CD SINGLE.
- XL.
- 1.
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Jamie xx & Gil Scott‐Heron
NY Is Killing Me
- XL Recordings.
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Kek'Star & Gil Scott‐Heron
We Beg Your Pardon
- Azania Digital Records.
Broadcast
- Sat 9 Jul 2022 22:00ѿý Radio 6 Music