Pieces of a Man

The truths told in “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” has proven to be just as powerful as when the song and album were released by poet and GRAMMY-Award winning artist Gil Scott-Heron. The continuum of conditions that Blacks and people of color have endured--despite the promises made of the past-- in this country are not always accurately portrayed if at all. Heron’s style and delivery on the album would not only influence and inspire a new era of justice seekers but would also heavily influence the beginnings of hip-hop. Despite the lack of support from media, the message and classic title has held space in a world of untruth.