Gil Scott-Heron: Singer, Poet, Writer. The “Godfather of Rap”. A legend in the Afro-American music scene and one of the most important artists of the past s

Singer, poet and writer; considered to be the godfather of rap, Gil Scott-Heron is a myth and legend in the Afro-American music scene. Through his personal expe

“Engrossing and even at times uplifting, Scott-Heron’s self-portrait grants us insights into one of the most influential African American musicians of his g

'A poet and polemicist whose lyrics have inspired and galvanised generations' GQ. Introduced by Kate Tempest

Gil Scott-Heron: Singer, Poet, Writer. The "Godfather of Rap". A legend in the Afro-American music scene and one of the most important artists of the past sixty