Theo Jemison unveils some rare footage of Gil Scott-Heron's last performance in Los Angeles back in 2009 before his death last year. The late and great musician showcased live renditions "Winter In America," "We Almost Lost Detroit" and "The Other Side" amongst others in an intimate setting. Read below a description of this memorable night by KCRW host Jeremy Sole who functioned as the DJ:

"Gil was never a brother to take the power of words lightly, and this monumental night was a shining example of his affective and explosive concoction of humor, intellect, wit and humility. It was one of my highest honors as a DJ to open up for him that night. We all knew we were being treated to an especially intimate show, a candid experience that turned the El Rey theatre into family time around his kitchen table. Perhaps it was the fact that his daughter Gia was in the crowd. The night was a future memory in the making. Little did we know that that would be the last time Los Angeles would have the honor of hearing, learning from, and laughing along with Gil. He passed shortly after this concert, but if bodies are temporary, words are eternal - and as a man of words Gil Scott-Heron is now a man of eternity. Rest In Peace, Gil." - Jeremy Sole (KCRW)

Rest in Power.

In lacing us with another intriguing mix for the second day in a row, this time wait what combats the legendary Gil Scott-Heron and Jamie xx collaborative track "I'll Take Care of U" with Drake and Rihanna's recent hit "Take Care." The mashup highlights the former offering on the hook, as the Toronto artist presents his verses to accommodate.

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Following the passing of influential spoken word artist Gil Scott-Heron, Canongate is set to publish an autobiography called The Last Holiday: A Memoir in January. The literary piece will offer a recount on Scott-Heron's involvement with the civil rights movement and his experience touring 41 cities with Stevie Wonder in 1980-81, where he and Wonder successfully campaigned to have Martin Luther King's birthday recognized as a national holiday.

After launching his recording career in 1970, Gil Scott-Heron's art embraced soul, jazz, blues and the spoken word while also maintaining a rather strong political note, as can be heard on his arguably most known song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." The Last Holiday: A Memoir hits shelves on January 16, 2012.

Here comes the latest release from the acclaimed Shaolin Jazz project. Gerald Watson and DJ 2-Tone Jones present their capsule project, entitled The Gil Scott Suite, which is a three-track EP that combines the talents of Heron and the Wu-Tang Clan. The project further features album cover art designed by Shamona Stokes, the winner of the SHAOLIN JAZZ – Album Cover Design Contest, as shown above. In order to get amped, you can stream one-third of the EP below while the full piece is available here.

There's been an abundance of Gil Scott-Heron remixes and collabos as of late, more notably is his recent collabo project with Jamie xx. Today though, we get a tribute from a man who's been promoting this genre of music for well over 20 years and is more familiar with Gil Scott-Heron's lineage of work far beyond what many know him for, which is his famous quote, "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised." The creator, Gilles Peterson has been the BBC Radio host of underground funk, soul and hip-hop for over two decades and is all too familiar with Gil Scott-Heron's history. This is probably best tribute out there of the late great legend, peep it below.

01. Gil Scott Heron — Offering (Midnight Band – The First Minute Of A New Day, 1974) Flying Dutchman
02. Gil Scott-Heron — Essex (From South Africa to South Carolina, 1975) Arista
03. Gil Scott-Heron — Fell Together (From South Africa to South Carolina, 1975) Arista
04. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson — The Bottle (Winter In America, 1974) TVT
05. Gil Scott Heron & Jamie XX — I’ll Take Care of You (We’re New Here, 2011) XL
06. Gil Scott-Heron — Alien (1980, 1980) Arista
07. Gil Scott-Heron — Whitey on the Moon (Small Talk at 125th and Lenox, 1970) Flying Dutchman
08. Gil Scott-Heron — Did You Hear What They Said (Free Will, 1972) Flying Dutchman
09. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson — We Almost Lost Detroit (Bridges, 1977) Arista
10. Gil Scott-Heron — Angel Dust (Secrets, 1978) Arista
11. Gil Scott-Heron — No Knock (Free Will, 1972) Flying Dutchman
12. Gil Scott-Heron — The Revolution WIll Not Be Televised (The Revolution WIll Not Be Televised, 1974) Flying Dutchman
13. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson — It’s Your World (It’s Your World, 1976) Arista
14. Gil Scott-Heron — Fast Lane (Moving Target, 1982) Arista
15. Gil Scott-Heron — B Movie (Reflections, 1981) Arista
16. Gil Scott-Heron — Lady Day & John Coltrane (Pieces of a Man, 1971) Flying Dutchman
17. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson — It’s Your World (It’s Your World, 1976) Arista
18. Gil Scott-Heron Gil Scott-Heron — Fast Lane (Moving Target, 1982) Arista
19. Gil Scott-Heron — Lady Day & John Coltrane (Pieces of a Man, 1971) Flying Man
20. Gil Scott-Heron — Everyday (Small Talk At 125th and Lenox, 1970) Flying Dutchman
21. Gil Scott-Heron — Grandma’s Hands (Reflections, 1981) Arista
22. Gil Scott-Heron — Winter in America (Winter in America, 1974) TVT
23. Gil Scott-Heron — Spirits (Spirits, 1994) TVT
24. Gil Scott-Heron — Is That Jazz (I’m New Here, 2010) XL
25. Gil Scott-Heron — Rivers of My Fathers (Winter in America, 1974) TVT
26. Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson — Home is Where the Hatred Is (I’m New Here, 2010) XL
27. Gil Scott-Heron — Johannesburg (1975) Arista
28. Gil Scott-Heron — Peace With You Brother (Winter in America,1974) TVT

A memorial service in honors of the recently-passed away music legend Gil Scott-Heron was held in Harlem's Riverside Church today. Kanye West was one of the artists that paid respect to the spoken word artist. 'Ye performed an emotional rendition of "Lost in the World" that samples the refrain "Who will survive in America?" from Scott-Heron's well-known poem, "Comment #1."

Furthermore, three of Scott-Heron's frequent backup musicians turned in a moving performance of "Better Days Ahead" and "The Bottle." In addition, Grammy-winning producer Malcolm Cecil, Abiodun Oyewole of the Last Poets, Scott-Heron's wife of 10 years Brenda Sykes, daughter Gia-Scott Heron, and assorted family and friends were in attendance. The emotional highlight was given by Scott-Heron's daughter Gia who read the prose "Time" in honors of her father and sang "The Rose" by Amanda McBroom, popularized by Bette Midler.

Source: Billboard

Here comes an interesting documentary highlighting the life of the late and great Gil Scott-Heron. Titled The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, the piece originally aired in 1996 through BBC, but it's quite fitting for the occasion in memory of the musician's recent passing. The first part is offered above while the remaining three are down below. Enjoy!

Photo: Mark McNulty

Production collective Cookin' Soul turns in a sublime mixtape project, entitled The Revolution is Being Televised in order to pay homage to the late and great Gil Scott-Heron, who passed away past Friday, May 27. The piece compiles some of the singer-songwriter's most known songs. You can download your very own copy here or here. Rest in Power.

Moments ago we have seen various artists paying tribute to the late and great Gil Scott-Heron. The Cons now took it upon himself to record a full song in order to show his appreciation for the incomparable legacy of the influential musician. Tune in below!