In the aftermath of Ronald Reagan’s landslide presidential victory, Gil Scott-Heron – the poet/songwriter/activist famous for proclaiming that “the revolution will not be televised”- spoke to Michael Hollett about what it takes to stay hopeful in politically depressing times.
The artist was engaged on many fronts, as you can tell from reading his comments about nuclear power, South African apartheid and the challenge of maintaining an independent career as a musician. Had he not died this year, he would have been front and centre in the Occupy movement (page 9 of the issue).
Listen to the original audio of that interview here.
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