He is the man who introduced stream of consciousness into folk music and turned folk into classical music
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The band went on a major tour with The Cure in 1985 and Depeche Mode in 1988
coupled with an affection for late '50s doo-wop
Gil Scott-Heron - Nothing New Afrique Victime He is the man whoUS singer, spoken word, activist and author of Jamaican descent. Born: April 1, 1949 (Chicago, IL, USA) Died: May 27, 2011 (New York, NY, USA) American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1960s and early 1970s work as a spoken word soul performer and his collaborative work with musician Brian Jackson. His collaborative efforts with Jackson featured a musical fusion of jazz, blues and soul music, as well as lyrical content