The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Poet Malik al-Nasir with Gil Scott-Heron, a jazz and spoken-word artist.

Gil Scott-Heron ‘was first and foremost an activist,’ fellow poet says

Music

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gil Scott-Heron had a profound influence on many aspiring poets including Malik al-Nasir and his band, Malik and the OGs. Nasir joined The World’s host Marco Werman to talk about his lifelong connection with Scott-Heron recounted in his new book, “Letters to Gil.”

A mural showing Gil Scott-Heron and his trademark phrase, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised," is the backdrop for protesters marching through the streets of New York in 2012, demanding justice for slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.

A song title from the ’70s is still a rallying cry for protesters across the world

Culture

Remembering Gil Scott-Heron: Musical Innovator and Rap Inspiration

Gil Scott-Heron: Remembering a Musical Innovator and Rap Inspiration