This celebration of the late great Gil Scott-Heron’s legacy explores the soul, vitality, power, humor, social activism, humanity, and dynamic messages of the artists’ music and poetry through an enthralling musical, visual and interactive arts journey. 

Performers include :
Brian Jackson (keys, piano, flute): Gil’s long time collaborator & friend 
Dexter Story (musical director) 
Miguel Atwood Ferguson (viola, guest arranger)
Rich Medina (narrative, spoken word)
Mark de Clive Lowe (keys, piano)
Dwight Trible (vocals)
Nailah Porter (vocals)
Jimetta Rose Smith (vocals)
Shafiq Husayn (vocals, spoken word)
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love (spoken word)
Nia Andrews (vocals)
Trevor Ware (bass)
Tony Austin (drums)
Derf Reklaw (percussion, flute)
Marcel Carmago (guitar)
Kamasi Washington (tenor sax)
Todd Simon (trumpet, flugelhorn, guest arranger)
Gee Gee "Double G" Gallegos (baritone/alto sax, guest arranger)
Tracey Wannomae (flute, woodwinds)
Elizabeth Lea (trombone) 
Carlos Nino (percussion, advisory)
Jeremy Sole (KCRW, DJ, narrative) 
Professor Nalepa (visuals)

+ very special guests continuously being added and surprises ! 

So tell us what's the word ?

* Live screen-printing by the HIT + RUN Crew - bring your fave T-shirt or Hoodie or get a new fresh T printed !

Produced by Jonathan Rudnick, co-founder of Giant Step, and one of the creative minds behind exciting projects like SCORED music in film; theLIFT and NOISE POP Culture Club - stay tuned for updates as the Revolution is Revolutionized.

Ride your bike! The Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition will have a bike valet set up on our plaza at this event.