The Untold Story of Gil Scott-Heron Pt. 2

Title: Rhythms of Resistance: The Story of Gil Scott-Heron Pt. 2

Description: Embark on a journey through the life of Gil Scott-Heron, a man whose words and music sparked a cultural revolution. 🌟 From his poignant poetry to his stirring soul and jazz compositions, Scott-Heron was a maestro of the spoken word and a beacon of social change. 📚 His novel “The Vulture” soared with raw narratives, while his albums like “Pieces of a Man” and “Winter in America” laid the rhythmic groundwork for future generations of hip-hop artists. 🎵

As an activist, he sang the anthems of the civil rights movement, and as an innovator, he paved the lyrical streets for rap music to flourish. 🚧 His legacy is a tapestry woven with threads of activism, education, and unapologetic artistry. 🏆 A Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Scott-Heron’s influence echoes in the halls of music history. 🎶

Join us in celebrating the life of Gil Scott-Heron—a true pioneer whose revolution continues to be televised in the hearts and minds of those who follow his beat. ✊🏾🎙️

Books / Poetry
* The Vulture - https://amzn.to/3zARHFt
* The Ni**er Factory - https://amzn.to/4cxaPTm
* Now and Then (A collection of poems and songwriter's lyrics) - https://amzn.to/4bwr5m5

Music
* Small Talk at 125th and Lenox - https://amzn.to/45TyiLX
* Winter in America - https://amzn.to/4bFgjtQ
* Pieces Of A Man - https://amzn.to/4cyWvJX

Memoirs / Biographies
* The Last Holiday (A Memoir) - https://amzn.to/3WfGgvQ
* In Search of Gil Scott-Heron (Biography) - https://amzn.to/3Wecw2l

00:00:00 - Welcome back
00:00:37 - 1970s
00:01:09 - 1975
00:01:17 - Saturday Night Live
00:01:17 - Civil Rights Struggle: The backdrop
00:01:31 - Signing with Arista
00:02:34 - Secrets
00:02:53 - The Turning Point
00:03:55 - Continues to make his presence known
00:04:41 - Resurgence
00:05:03 - A Legend Passes
00:05:30 - Gil Scott-Heron's Legacy