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Pieces of a ManGil Scott-Heron
Soul & R&B · 1970s

Pieces of a Man

Released 1971Soul & R&B
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A foundational fusion of soul, jazz and spoken word, home to 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised'. Sharp and influential. A proto-rap landmark. Released in 1971, it's a standout in Gil Scott-Heron's catalogue.

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