Known primarily for his music contributions in the ’60s and ’70s, Gil Scott Heron’s vibes are lined with themes of mass consumerism, politics and black revolutionaries. Of Jamaican descent, Heron is sometimes called the “godfather of rap.” He continues to send pleas to the new generation of rappers to speak up for change. $20. 8 p.m. Neighborhood Theatre, 511 E. 36th St. 704-358-9298. www.neighborhoodtheatre.com.
This article appears in Jun 25 – Jul 1, 2008.
