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Thursday, 28 May 2015

2011 United States Poet Gil Scott-Heron Dies 28th May, 2011

United States 2011 United States Poet Gil Scott-Heron Dies 28th May, 2011 : Sixty-two year old musician and poet Gil Scott-Heron died after becoming ill. Scott-Heron was known for being a great influence on hip-hop and rap music, as well as jazz, blues, and soul music. Much of his work contained strong political messages, including his most famous work entitled "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," a piece about racial relations in media and advertising.
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