
Gil Scott-Heron
Oyuncu · 1949 – 2011 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".
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Film7.7MüzikBelgeselUntold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025 · 21 votes
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5 Sides of a Coin
2004 · 2 votes
Film7.2BelgeselMelvin Van Peebles was one of the first black directors to challenge the white establishment in his films, which include "Watermelon Man" and "Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song." In this documentary, the life of Van Peebles is discussed, including his work not only in film, but also as a novelist, actor, musician, stock trader and even Air Force pilot. Interview subjects include Gil Scott-Heron, Spike Lee and Melvin's son and fellow filmmaker, Mario Van Peebles.
FilmMüzikBelgeselGil Scott-Heron was one of the most influential musicians and poets of the last 50 years. In Don Letts's documentary, Gil tells his own story for the first time-from being one of the first black children to integrate an all white Southern state school to becoming the Godfather of Rap. There are contributions from Chuck D, Mos Def, Richi Havens and the Last Poets, among others. Filmed in October 2003, Gil performs live and recites poetry out on the streets of Harlem, which have inspired so much of his music.
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003 · 1 votes
Film8.3BelgeselMüzikPoet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron reflects on race, politics, creativity and the Black experience through candid interviews and electrifying live performances. Blending spoken word, jazz, funk and soul, the film captures an artist whose voice remains as urgent as ever.
Black Wax
1983 · 3 votes
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WHO IS GIL SCOTT-HERON? was released alongside "Nothing New", an album of stripped down acoustic versions of songs from Gil’s back catalogue, recorded with Richard Russell in New York between 2005 and 2009.
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This is the 1983 edition of Jamaica’s annual Reggae Sunsplash in Montego Bay, a week-long showcase for some of the greatest names in reggae, ska, funk and dub poetry.
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986 · 2 votes
Film10.0BelgeselMüzikFilmed account of the five MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy) concerts at Madison Square Garden and an outdoor rally at Battery Park in New York protesting the dangers of nuclear power. Performers include Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon, and the Doobie Brothers.
No Nukes
1980 · 1 votes
Film7.0MüzikBelgeselAn exploration of Gil Scott Heron's 1971 debut and most critically-acclaimed album, featuring hip-hop precursor The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. The album skilfully and consistently blends musical excellence with powerful message in its wonderful combinations of words, poetry and jazz.
Classic Albums: Gil Scott-Heron - Pieces of a Man
2021 · 1 votes
Film8.0BelgeselMüzikDocumentary about Gil Scott-Heron.
Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
1982 · 1 votes
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Dizi6.9KomediHaberA late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Saturday Night Live
1975 · 530 votes
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MTV Unplugged
1989 · 15 votes
Dizi7.5BelgeselKargaşalı bir dönem olan 1971, zamanın siyasi ve kültürel ayaklanmalarının körüklediği bir müzikal yenilik ve yeniden doğuş yılıydı. Yıldızlar yeni zirvelere ulaştı, yeni yetenekler ortaya çıktı ve sınırlar daha önce hiç olmadığı kadar genişledi.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
2021 · 32 votes
DiziCompanion programme to Gregory Porter's Popular Voices (2017) in which Gregory Porter introduces a selection of live performances culled from the BBC archives.