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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.

1 hour

Last on

Sat 9 Jul 2022 22:00

Music Played

  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    B Movie

    • Single.
    • Arista 鈥.
    • 1.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Who'll Pay Reparations For My Soul?

    • Ace Records.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    When You Are Who You Are

    • Flying Dutchman.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    The Needle's Eye

    • Ace Records.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Home Is Where The Hatred Is

  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Free Will

    • Flying Dutchman.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron & Brian Jackson

    Guerilla

    • Passion Music.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    We Almost Lost Detroit

    • Arista.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Not Needed

    • RCA Records.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Explanations

    • Artista Contemporary.
  • Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    Me And The Devil

    • CD SINGLE.
    • XL.
    • 1.
  • Jamie xx & Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    NY Is Killing Me

    • XL Recordings.
  • Kek'Star & Gil Scott鈥怘eron

    We Beg Your Pardon

    • Azania Digital Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 9 Jul 2022 22:00