Gil Scott-Heron (1949-2011)
We remember Gil Scott–Heron with Skip Blumberg’s excellent interview from The 90’s. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZvWt29OG0s]… Continue reading
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The 90’s, episode 306: Race And Racism – Red, White, And Black
…ce?” In Oakland in 1968, Black Panthers march and chant, “I am a Revolutionary.” 19:38 “Gil Scott–Heron” by Skip Blumberg. Gil Scott–Heron explains the meaning of his famous saying: “What that catch phrase – ‘the revolution will not be televised’ – what that was all about: The first change that takes place is in your mind. Your have to change your mind before you change the way you live&… Continue reading
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Jazz Shorts
…at chronicle characters from Black street mythology. Starring John Toles-Bey as the Rap Narrator.” 12:07 Bird Lives by Peter Bodge. 1977. An animated short featuring the music of Charlie Parker. 14:56 Daybreak Express by D.A. Pennebaker. Color film. 1958. Images from a New York elevated train rhythmically edited to a score by Duke Ellington. 20:22 Is That Jazz? by Robert Mugge. Color film. A live jazz performance by Gil Scott–Heron…. Continue reading
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12/16/2021: Virtual Talks with Video Activists: Not Channel Zero
…ities of color, police brutality, sexism, and urban issues in Black and Latino communities. Revising the famous Gil Scott Heron phrase, their motto was “The Revolution, Televised,” asserting they were making “grassroots, Afrocentric television aiming at politics, culture, and re-education.” Not Channel Zero adopted Afrocentric style, form, and content, bringing hip hop strategies of slow motion, fast forwarding, and repetition to their video… Continue reading
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[The 90’s raw: Gil Scott-Heron]
…corner of E 106th St. and 2nd Ave. 0:49 Shot of bird chirping in a tree. 1:10 Blumberg says he is going to meet Gil Scott–Heron. He says that where he is standing is where Gil grew up, or at least where his mother lives now. 1:30 Blumberg sets up for the interview. 2:00 Blumberg asks how Scott–Heron would like to be labeled. “I’m a piano player who had a little success.” He says he writes songs, and he started out as a novelist…. Continue reading