Gil Scott-Heron

Biography

US singer, spoken-word, activist and author of Black American (maternal) and Jamaican (paternal) descent.

Born: April 1, 1949 (Chicago, IL, USA)

Died: May 27, 2011 (New York, NY, USA)

American poet, musician, and author known for his 1970s and 1980s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson, featuring a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles.

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