Sunday, May 29, 2011

Gil Scott Heron on Hard Talk

Godfather of Hiphop Gil-Scott Heron Interviewed

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RIP GIL SCOTT HERON

"Hard Talk" cos it tests the tenacity of the person being interviewed. Plus it challenges their integrity, putting them on the spot and putting questions to them that I'd want ask, although this lady struggles with Gil cos he's a strong force to reckon with.

Gil Scott-Heron has been a huge influence in my life. He's the spokesperson for the spirit in me that finds it hard to express my frustration sometimes. Poet or no poet that i be. Ok so he's had his fair share of BS in his life and most probably dished out some but the point is when someone has a sense of articulation when it comes to lyrical word play and social documentary that is precise, eloquent and pulls no punches, then for a moment, you got to listen.
Respect where respect is due.

Monday, May 23, 2011

My I.Q. - Ani DiFranco




"My I.Q."

when I was four years old
they tried to test my I.Q.
they showed me a picture
of 3 oranges and a pear
they said,
which one is different?
it does not belong
they taught me different is wrong
but when I was 13 years old
I woke up one morning

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Scarecrow

DIY all the way. *thumbs up*

Friday, May 6, 2011

Paulo Coehlo's Adelph

This is a small cheat to wha Conversations TV normally does...
Paulo Coehlo is renowed for his poetic writing. Here he selects Music and images to advertise his new novel Aleph