Gil Scott Heron is justifiably recognised as one of the most unique black music artists of all time. His music transgresses all musical barriers in the same way that Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye did. Along with his song writing partner, MD and co-producer Brian Jackson he recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1970’s, songs which combined a message with powerful rhythms. They brought to our attention issues that most other recording artists and the media chose to overlook. 15 of his biggies including: THE BOTTLE, JOHANNESBURG, WINTER IN AMERICA, ITS YOUR WORLD, HOME IS WHERE THE HATRED IS (which was a huge hit for Esther Phillips), SHUT UM DOWN and more