We broadcast an hour of discussion between legendary saxophonist and headliner Gary Bartz and Worldwide FM presenter Haseeb Iqbal. Together,…
This month, Haseeb celebrates the life of legendary poet, musician and activist Gil Scott-Heron, joined in the studio by his daughter, Ché Scott-Heron. One of the most important African American voices in history and the precursor to all rap and hip-hop, both Haseeb and Ché map the incredibly fascinating life of Mr Scott-Heron.
Navigating the context of his hugely political voice, we hear personal anecdotes of what he was like as a father, how he and Stevie Wonder setup the petition to make Martin Luther King’s birthday a public holiday, succeeding, as well as how his father was the first-ever black player to play for Celtic FC.
They discuss what his voice represents in a modern context, exploring the endless samples of his work from the likes of Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak to name a few. As well as how he paved the way for African Americans to express their voices in a way that previously wasn’t possible, remembered by many as the ‘Godfather of Rap’.
A riveting two hours paying homage to one of the greatest ever, this is a conversation that’s not to be missed.
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