Hannah Catherine Jones tackles decolonisation through music in The Oweds Part I, a special episode of The Opera Show, featuring appearances from Sun Ra, Julius Eastman, Gil Scott Heron more. www.nts.live/1 - 🎞 Gil Scott Heron performing 'Whitey on the Moon', 1983 | NTS Radio

@retrosspection "Whitey on the Moon" is a spoken word poem by Gil Scott-Heron from 1970. It highlights the contrast between the poverty experienced on earth and the outlandish amount of money spent for the Apollo Moon landings. It focuses on the economic and social disparities experienced by Black people in the U$A to highlight the fact that Black people's human rights are less of a priority than white people's luxury. The times we're living in certainly call for a renewed interest in these them

Gil Scott-Heron (1949–2011) was a legendary jazz musician, poet, and spoken-word artist, often referred to as the “Godfather of Rap.” Known for his profound social commentary, Scott-Heron used his music and poetry to highlight issues of racial injustice, inequality, and systemic oppression in America. His iconic song “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” became an anthem for the Black Power movement, inspiring generations of activists and artists. #SBM #somethingblackmade | Something Black Made