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".
16 movies · 4 shows
Riviera 76, le Woodstock oublié
2026·8.0
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025·7.8
Who Is Gil Scott-Heron?
2015·0.0
Gil Scott-Heron: Me and the Devil
2010·0.0
Gil Scott-Heron & Amnesia Express: The Paris Concert
2007·0.0
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
2005·7.2
5 Sides of a Coin
2004·10.0
Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
2003·0.0
Freedom Beat
2003·0.0
Solidarity
1992·0.0
Tales of Gil Scott-Heron
1990·0.0
Cool Runnings: The Reggae Movie
1986·5.5
Gil Scott-Heron: Live Ohne Filter
1984·0.0
Black Wax
1983·10.0
Is That Jazz: A Mug-Shot Afterthought
1982·8.0
No Nukes
1980·10.0