“He was known as the Godfather of Rap but disapproved of the title, preferring to describe what he did as “bluesology” – a fusion of poetry, soul, blues and jazz, all shot through with a piercing social conscience and strong political messages, tackling issues such as apartheid and nuclear arms.”
Gil Scott-Heron passed away today whilst on his European Tour aged 62.
Nice article and video talking of his life and work over at The Guardian here
