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Born April 1, 1949 · Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron was an American soul and jazz poet, musician, and author, known primarily for his work as a spoken-word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. His collaborative efforts with musician Brian Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues, and soul, as well as lyrical content concerning social and political issues of the time, delivered in both rapping and melismatic vocal styles by Scott-Heron. He defined himself as a "bluesologist".

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
2015

Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
2010
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert
2007

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005

5 Sides of a Coin
2004

Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003

Freedom Beat
2003
Solidarity
1992
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron
1990
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter
1984

Black Wax
1983

Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
1982

No Nukes
1980