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Prophetic Genius Inspired a Generation of Rappers and Musicians with “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” NYC Amphitheater Named in his Honor Cleveland, OH  October 30, 2021 — [...]

Jessica CARE Moore is a Detroit based Poet, Musician Artist and Activist mentored by Gil Scott-Heron.

Radio industry veteran Brian Anthony talks about reintroducing radio audiences to Gil Scott-Heron’s music through the Reflections album, following a ban on Heron’s music.

“His poetic masterpieces were a cultural, social and political wake-up call to our nation.” – Amy Birnbaum, Marketing Director for Round Hill Music talks about Gil Scott-Heron in tribute to his [...]

English record producer, record label executive and owner of British record label XL Recordings worked with Gil Scott-Heron on two albums – I’m New Here and We’re New Here.

Screenwriter, producer and director Reginald Hudlin talks about the influence of Gil Scott-Heron’s music in his life.

Poet, Actor, Rapper, Producer and Podcaster Omari Hardwick cites Gil Scott-Heron as a major influence in his life.

While serving as the DJ for the 2021 Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday (and taking home a statue of his own), Questlove further multitasked by letting viewers watch the new trailer for Summer of [...]

This April 1st will mark the 10th anniversary of the last birthday my pops, Gil Scott-Heron, celebrated in this life. He died a little less than two months later, on May 27, 2011. But I have felt [...]

The highly promoted series “Lovecraft Country” premiered Aug 16th on HBO. We are very pleased that Gil’s “Whitey on the Moon” is included in the second episode airing Aug 23rd. Of course Gil’s [...]

In light of the recent resurgence of the movement for justice and equality for black people, and the focus on police brutality, we offer you three of the numerous pieces Gil wrote about these [...]

To fans of Gil’s music: Check out the two links below. The first takes you to the documentary “Who Is Gil Scott-Heron,” which was re-released in February 2020 to coincide with release of the 10th [...]

While Gil championed and made black history throughout each year, he still paid particular attention to the celebration of February as Black History Month. Jokes about us getting the shortest [...]

I hope you have a great Holiday weekend. I wanted to let you know about the vinyl release of “Spirits”. Available July 5th, 2019 – 25th Anniversary Edition of “Spirits”  – the complete, unedited [...]

My pops would have turned 70 this 2019 year on Earth, and even though he’s now with us in spirit only, his April 1st birthday still deserves a celebration. Thanks to all who are paying tribute. [...]

Gil Scott-Heron, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” (1970) This classic example of street poetry, which foreshadowed the politically charged rap that would emerge more than a decade later, [...]

Hello and Happy New Year! I am pleased to open the year with the news that Gil Scott-Heron is among eight well-known achievers showcased in a dramatic work of art“Beacons” that graces a Bronx [...]

From a mention of Gil’s name in the season finale of “Queen Sugar” in August 2018 to a mention of his name and use of “Your Daddy Loves You” in the recent “S.W.A.T.” episode 118 on CBS, [...]

It’s been seven years now since Gil Scott-Heron died on May 27, 2011. Still, a lot of grief remains but the overriding feeling is one of gratitude that he loved us and left the world with a [...]

I am happy to share with you a trailer that uses Gil’s “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” to promote Marvel’s upcoming “Black Panther” movie​. I feel certain that Gil would appreciate the [...]

Gil’s death on May 27, 2011 shook me to my core. Although he had been sick off and on. I did not know how sick and had not even entertained the notion that he would die any time soon. It still [...]

Gil Scott-Heron had a  response ready for anyone who claimed an April 1st birthdate automatically made him an “April fool.” “Everybody born on December 25th ain’t Jesus Christ.” Yet, there was [...]

Gil’s “Running” is featured in a new Adidas ad campaign.  ​​The 60​-second ​film showcases NFL cornerback Marcus Peters, MLB shortstop Carlos Correa, NBA forward Justise Winslow and WNBA guard [...]