An event in tribute to the chart topping revolutionary artist, poet and civil rights activist, Gil Scott-Heron.
Featuring veteran rapper, movie star and civil rights activist Yasiin Bey, aka Mos Def, plus legendary UK Reggae band Aswad, local chart toppers The Christians, poet and protégé of Gil's Malik & the O.G's plus Sophia Ben-Yousef and much more.
Gil's son Rumal Rackley and none other than Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the late great Nelson Mandela, will be guests of honour whilst a DJ set from BBC Radio 6's Craig Charles completes and unforgettable night.
The Revolution Will Be Live is commissioned by Liverpool International Music Festival 2015 featuring
Mos Def
Aswad
Craig Charles DJ Set
Malik & The O.G's
The Christians
Sofia Ben Yousef