Gil Scott-Heron, the poet and musician who was a primary influence for generations of hip-hop artists, died on May 27 at the age of 62. Scott-Heron has been called "the Godfather of Hip Hop music," ...

"I've been down in New York City, brother, ain't no place I ain't been down," sang Gil Scott-Heron at Blues Alley Friday night. The lyric has acquired an ironic edge since the jazz poet last performed ...

For a decade, Jackson was the revolutionary artist and activist’s musical director. After their split, and 35 years in a day job, he is finding his way back with a new album. By Giovanni Russonello ...