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Gil Scott-Heron 1949-2011

He said ‘the Revolution Will Not Be Televised’

Gil Scott-Heron was a New York City poet, activist, musician, social critic & spoken-word performer whose songs in the ‘70s helped lay the foundation for rap music.

Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably come across one of his poetic turns of phrase.

Some have called Scott-Heron the “godfather of rap,” though he was always reluctant to embrace that title. Still, the imprint he left on the genre – & music, more broadly – is unmistakable.

His work has been sampled, referenced or reinterpreted by Common, Drake, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Jamie xx, LCD Soundsystem & Public Enemy, just to name a few.

A darling of the cultural left wing, Scott-Heron never achieved mainstream popularity. But years after his death, his social & political commentary still figures in pop culture & protest movements around the world.

His 1970 spoken-word piece “Whitey on the Moon,” in which he criticized US government for making massive investments in the space race while neglecting its African American citizens, was featured in the 2018 film “1st Man” & in HBO’s recent series “Lovecraft Country.”

But he’s perhaps best known for “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,” a poem about the disconnect between TV consumerism & demonstrations in the streets. The slogan continues to inspire social justice activists today.

—Harmeet Kaur, CNN
Photo: Ian Dickson / Shutterstock

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Comment by DojO- on February 3, 2021 at 8:22pm

RISE on KPFK 90.7 FM w/ Mark Maxwell "The best live radio sho- of it's kind." w/ "The 'Legit-ist' Host" -  O-!

"a weekly creative (J)azz celebration of African roots, social consciousness & spiritual transcendence, as well as regular announcements regarding local community events & performances." 

AUDIO ARCHIVES: Monday, February 1, 2021 12:00 am 

RISE Current Playlist: (Out of Order)

Early part of the sho- Transcription: (Trade-Mark talk-over @ 36:38) "Well, U may recognize this classic tune, Olé by John Coltrane, as performed by Derf Reklaw. This found it's way on2 Derf's album, From The Nile, on Ubiquity. This 1, dates back quite-1-few-yrs., @ this point. i think this was 1998. 'bout 23yrs ago. Wow, that went by quickly. That pianist U heard rite now is, John Rangel. Jeff Littleton's on bass, Billy Higgins on drums, & Derf Reklaw, amazing percussionist, but on here, we hear him on flute & also amazing. And what's also amazing is that, Derf Reklaw will b performin' live stream this Fri. from TWS. They've got a wonderful live stream series. In fact, last wk. Mark de Clive-Lowe performed & that was great. Hope U got a chance 2 tune-in-2 that. I sure did. I loved-it. And Derf w/ prove 2b fantastic as well. So U can find more info. @ theworldstage.org. Jus' go 2 EVENTS, tap & clik-on that, U'll find Derf performin' from 8 to 9(PM) on this Fri., Feb. 5th. U'll find the link there. So enjoy that. I lov we can share r beloved World Stage 2 people all around-the-world, via the inter-webz. All rite, well, enough talk, let me get back 2 Olé, as Jeff Littleton does his thing on RISE." - /\/\/\/\

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Comment by DojO- on January 29, 2021 at 10:59am

(Re:) an actual (streaming) gig w/ the band!!  From: MdC-L  Who? Mark de Clive-Lowe

(TONIGHT) (LA time) i'm going to be doing a free livestream from LA's World Stage (J)azz club in the historic Leimert Park district. Founded by Billy Higgins & a huge part of LA's (J)azz history, it's always been a pleasure to play there. this is going to be the 1st time in a LONG time that i get to play w/ my friends, together, in the same room, at the same time!!! - & the 1st time i get to play an acoustic piano in just as long. it's a weird combination of nerves & excitement :) 

we'll be doing a (mostly) unplugged set sharing some healing vibes w/ a selection of tunes from Heritage, CHURCH & Dreamweavers. i'll be joined by Brandon Combs (drums), Anna Butterss (bass) & Carlos Nino (percussion). we hit @ 8pm PST tonight - that's 11pm EST, 5am CET, 1pm Japan, 5pm NZ, broadcasting from the World Stage's youtube channel & facebook.

hope you can tune in !

take care of yourselves, take care of one another. 

one love,

Mark

Comment by DojO- on January 28, 2021 at 8:55am

CNN: Travel - Why all American music is rooted in African American expression, a new museum shows

Comment by DojO- on January 8, 2021 at 3:42am

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  on  w/  Mark Maxwell, Host (25 yrs.) "Humble Facilitator"

Courtesy announcement regarding local community events & performances. ie The 'new' World STAGE non profit 501(c)(3)

Transcription: Trade-/\/\ark-Talk-Over - RISE traditional sho- closin' artist "takin' us on-out" w/ Pharaoh Saunders', Lumkili, Live at the East (@ 2:56:30) "i usually mention the good things that r goin'-on over @ The World Stage. &, next thing i-no that is scheduled, is indeed a good thing. It's a live stream of Brandon Coleman. Great pianist, who U may b familiar w/ among other projects, his work w/ Kamasi Washington, West Coast Get Down. So he will b @ the STAGE. I think Azar Lawrence is come'n soon as well. keep yo eyes peeled 'n ears open... 4 info. go 2 theworldstage.org" - /\/\/\/\ 

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Comment by DojO- on December 30, 2020 at 8:29pm

A Black musician's son was falsely accused of stealing a woman's iP... - Brynn Gingras, Faith Karimi, Carma Hassan & Nakia McNabb, CNN 

 Woman accosts Black teen, falsely accuses him of stealing iPhone

Comment by DojO- on December 14, 2020 at 5:17am

RISE on KPFK 90.7FM Online "Live" midnight 12AM ~ 3AM PT or Audio Archive -

'Spiritual Jazz' + 'regular announcements regarding local community events & performances'.

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AUDIO ARCHIVES: Monday, December 14, 2020 12:00 am 3:00:29 or 

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(35:50 talk-over William Parker Quartet, "Things Falling Apart") Jazz News Briefs: "Every wk of course, The World Stage offers live-stream performances. Go To: theworldstage.org  2 see who is playin' live & when." - O.B. (Headz-up - UPF: The 'new' World STAGE: "Live (donation) Stream" L.A. Jazz Society P...)

Let's ring-out one of the most unforgettable years in history together?

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Comment by DojO- on December 12, 2020 at 3:23pm

"Please help celebrate the 65th Birthday of Teresa Golden via Zoom Live-Streaming in Concert "It's All About Love"

As we come to an end of a tumultuous & challenging year my prayer is that this Birthday Celebration Concert will bring us inspiration, relief & fun. We'll end this year w/ PEACE & LOVE!!" - Teresa Golden, TWS Facebook

Comment by DojO- on December 6, 2020 at 9:12pm

"The Best Live Radio Sho- Of-It's-Kind" -  O-! 

   RISE w/ Mark Maxwell "Humble Facilitator" Host (25 yrs.) KPFK 90.7 FM/Web. live stream & Online Archives:

'Spiritual Jazz' + 'regular announcements regarding local community events & performances'.

Monday, November 30, 2020 12:00 am (2:53:15) talk-over sho'z traditional closin' artist, Pharoah Sanders', Izipho Zam w/ Leon Thomas - "But, b4 we go, i want 2 mention a few things 2 U. i wanta see if U got 2 check-in w/ the World Stage online. This past Sat., ck'd-out Ryan Porter, Patrice Quinn & Brandon Coleman, AK Tony, all-of-them. It was fantastic, beautiful live stream. The live streams r continuin' @ TWS. We had Breeze Smith in the studio w/ Dwight Trible jus' a few wks/couple months ago mayb. speakin' 'bout their new recording & performance. He's gon'na b w/ another group. i think it's Fri. & then Sat. Trevvor Ware has got a student recital of his bass student. Great bassist Trevvor Ware. So, this will b live stream. i really enjoyed Sat. nite. Amazing visuals on it 2." - /\/\/\/\

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Comment by DojO- on November 28, 2020 at 3:57pm

RISE w/ Mark Maxwell "Humble Facilitator" Host (25 yrs.) KPFK 90.7 FM/Web. live stream & Online Archives:

'Spiritual Jazz' + 'regular announcements regarding local community events & performances'.

Monday, November 23, 2020 12:00 am (1:23:10 talk-over McCoy's Message From The Nile) "From: Patrice Quinn & Ryan Porter, on their version of Ants Go Marching 1 by 1. A short tune, cuz the album is For: short people, well, little people, kids. It jus' so happenz that adultz seem 2 luv it 2. @ least i do. The album's called Spangle-Lang Lane, released about 3yrs ago on the World Galaxy label. That piece not only feat. Patrice Quinn on vocals, & Ryan Porter, the leader on trombone. He did the arrangements as well. The late Zane Muse wuz on alto saxophone. This wuz recorded b4 2017 because Zane made his transition Feb. of 2015. 5 yrs. ago already, wow! Miles Mosely on bass & percussion Robert Miller, Brandon Coleman on elec. piano, Fender Rhodes, Kamasi Washington tenor sax, Cameron Graves acoustic piano, 2 trumpeters Chris Gray & James Ford as well. And Ryan Porter, Patrice Quinn & Brandon Coleman all will b do'n a live stream From: The World Stage, this Sat. startin' @ 7 o'clock ¿or perhaps 8 o'clock? They'll also hav Joshua Crumly & Jonathon Pinson. So ahh, should b a real nice 1. Not only that, @ the STAGE the day b4, the great Barbara Morrison. So yeah, hot wkend @ The STAGE. That'll b another stream." - /\/\/\/\

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