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Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Lives On

Paul Lester, The Guardian, 22 February 2015

Political activist, rap pioneer and poet Gil Scott-Heron shaped the sound of today – from Talib Kweli and Kanye West to Kendrick Lamar. His friends and famous fans on why he still matters.

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