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Gil Scott-Heron Celebration

In association with NYC Parks & Jazz Foundation

Music

June 13 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
St. Mary’s Park
St Ann's Ave &, E 146th St, Bronx, NY 10455
All Ages

Free

A celebration of the life and legacy of the artist, activist, and performer Gil Scott-Heron. Known best for his poetic and prolific words “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, Scott-Heron’s spoken word performances inspired generations of rappers, poets, and singers. His style and rhythms forever changed hip-hop, earning him the title of Godfather to the genre.

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