As a way to help promote those that are speaking out against racism, I am starting a new ongoing feature on BeatCaffeine called “Listen Here” (named after Eddie Harris’ 1968 soul jazz classic) where I will share recommended media, literature, and other resourceful information that is addressing this issue. These recommendations will include podcasts, radio shows, books, art exhibits, anti-racist organizations and more.

This week, I’m recommending listening to Adrian Younge‘s June 4th Artform Radio show on Worldwide FM, where he speaks with activist, jazz great, and longtime Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson. The two discuss some of the meaningful messages behind Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jacksons’ groundbreaking recordings, calling out racism and police brutality in America, and how unfortunately those messages are still as relevant today as when they recorded them fifty years ago.

TRACKLISTING
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — Home Is Where The Hatred Is
Esther Phillips — Home Is Where The Hatred Is
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — Winter In America
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — Delta Man
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — Did You Hear What They Said
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — The King Alfred Plan
Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson — Peace Go With You Brother
Brian Jackson, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Adrian Younge — Nancy Wilson

LISTEN HERE

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