The Revolution Will Be Live: A Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron

Image: Talib Kweli 

In tribute to Gil Scott-Heron, a group of musicians and special guests are getting together at Thursday 27th August. 

Commissioned by Liverpool International Music Festival, the night will be commanded by New York rapper Talib Kweli (listen to 'Get By' above), who notably formed Black Star with Mos Def, revered reggae band Aswad, and a DJ set from BBC Radio 6's Craig Charles.

Sophia Ben Yousef are also playing on the night with guests of honour Rumal Rackley, who is Gil's son and Ndaba, the grandson of Nelson Mandela.