The Revolution, File Shared

Heralded as "a new black poet" with his debut release in the early 70's and blamed since as a forefather of modern rap, Gil Scott Heron was and is a challenging artist to embrace.

The man who famously said "the revolution will not be televised" has just released a new record after many years in trouble and out of the music industry's spotlight.

Audio: NPR's All Things Considered, 2/11/10.