Gil Scott-Heron performing “’B’ Movie” live at the Wax Museum Nightclub in 1982. | The Jazz Estate

Happy Birthday to Gil Scott-Heron! ❤️ A key figure in African American music and activism during the 1970s and 1980s, known for his powerful blend of music, poetry, and social commentary, Scott-Heron was a pioneer of the spoken word movement, which preceded rap and is now known as slam poetry. Black Wax, a documentary filmed in the early '80s, features live performances with The Midnight Band and scenes from Washington D.C., where Scott-Heron offers a unique perspective on the political and soci