Who’s In a Name (Plus or Minus)-15/04/09
Gil explains the origins of his name.
Who’s in a Name
I’M GOING TO ASK YOU TO ACCEPT SOME INFORMATION ON FAITH, THE WAY I DID. IN ORGANIZING THESE IDEAS AS BEST I CAN I PROMISE TO TELL YOU THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AS WELL AS I KNOW IT. WHEN I AM QUOTING SOMEONE ELSE I WILL DESIGNATE IT AS SUCH. OTHERWISE THE DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE, PLACES [...]
Gil Scott-Heron: Pieces of a man
Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago. He has been opening eyes, minds and souls for over forty years. A highly influential and widely admired singer, proto-rapper, jazz pianist, published poet, novelist and socio-political commentator, Scott-Heron remains a unique and major figure in global music. With over twenty albums to his name, his politically charged output has won him an international following. His work illuminates a philosophy of life that holds human affection as well as political and artistic responsibility the underlying factors that inspire his writing.
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