VA – Evolutionary Minded (Furthering The Legacy Of Gil Scott-Heron) (2013) (iTunes)

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VA - Evolutionary Minded (Furthering The Legacy Of Gil Scott-Heron)

‘Evolutionary Minded’ is a collective celebration expanding upon the legendary Gil Scott-Heron’s music, produced By Kentyah Fraser with Scott-Heron’s regular collaborator Brian Jackson. Featuring Gregory Porter, M1 (Dead Prez), Chuck D (Public Enemy), Martin Luther (The Roots), Mike Clark (Head Hunters), Airto and core members of Gil Scott-Heron’s Amnesia Express and Midnight Band.

The seminal music made by Gil Scott Heron, Brian Jackson and The Midnight Band was the prototype of socially conscious hip hop. Respected around the world they continue to inspire with their music and message. This project is a powerful expression of that influence, featuring covers and reinterpretations that update and expand the music – mixing hip hop, soul, funk and jazz with the original songs.

Personnel: Kentyah Fraser (programming, percussion), Brian Jackson (keys, flute, drums, vocals), M1, Chuck D, Stic.man, Killah Priest, Wise Intelligent (MC), Gregory Porter, Martin Luther, D. Booker (vocals), Bobby Seale, Abiodun Oyewole (spoken word), Krishna Booker (beatbox), Paul Jackson (bass), Jerry Stucker (bass, guitar), Mike Clark, Stanton Moore (drums), Airto, Bill Summers, Juma Sultan (percussion), Blackbyrd McKnight, Daniel Alzamora Dickin (guitar), Cuban Symphony Orchestra Strings, One Drop Scott (programming)

Tracklist:

01. Offering
02. All We Got (feat. Martin Luther)
03. Voice of the People (feat. Juma Sultan)
04. Liberation Psychology (feat. Bobby Seale)
05. Opponent (feat. Dead Prez & Martin Luther)
06. Winter in America (feat. Martin Luther)
07. It’s a Time Warp
08. Go Ahead on Bobby (feat. Bobby Seale)
09. Young Blood (feat. Dead Prez & Blackbyrd McKnight)
10. Recurring Cycles (feat. M1)
11. Losin’ Our Minds (feat. Gregory Porter)
12. Headhunters
13. Occupy Planet Earth (feat. Chuck D & Gregory Porter)
14. Uncle Sammy Full of Lucifer (feat. Bobby Seale)
15. (Re) Evolution (feat. Chuck D & Killah Priest)
16. Unknown Variables Ahead
17. Tradition (feat. Abiodun Oyewole)
18. Song of the Wind (feat. Gregory Porter & Airto)

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