Frequently cited as an influence by major forces within today's rap, hip-hop and spoken word movements, Gil Scott-Heron's early fusion of poetry, jazz and socio-political consciousness broke onto the scene with an incredible force. This collection of his best work (from his 3 Flying Dutchman releases '70-'72) features some of his best known pieces, including "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and "Whitey on the Moon."
Frequently cited as an influence by major forces within today's rap, hip-hop and spoken word movements, Gil Scott-Heron's early fusion of poetry, jazz and socio-political consciousness broke onto the scene with an incredible force. This collection of his best work (from his 3 Flying Dutchman releases '70-'72) features some of his best known pieces, including "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised" and "Whitey on the Moon."