Gil Scott-Heron passed away today. He was a poet, songwriter, orator and author sharing record labels if not actual records with American giants like Ron Carter, Bernard Purdie, Bruce Springsteen and Blackalicious. He celebrated the 39th anniversary of “Whitey On The Moon” during the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. He spoke to Dan Collins in October 2009.

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Jay Electronica – Exhibit C, Fashawn – Boy Meets World, Mos Def – Ecstatic…

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Download: Friends of Friends in ’09 Podcast [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 1. Ernest Gonzales “Dancing in the Snow” Been Meaning to Tell You out in October! 2. Daedelus “C’est Super” Friends of Friends Volume 1 OUT NOW 3. Daedelus “C’est Super” (Michna Remix) Friends of Friends Remixed out 7/28 4. Jogger “Nice [...]

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Femi Kuti is the son of Fela and the righteous leader of his own Positive Force. He speaks now just days after the Nigerian government shut down the Shrine, the historic venue that was the birthplace of Afrobeat. This interview by Chris Ziegler.

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