Photos: Gil Scott-Heron by Brian Jackson & Yasiin Bey in Sydney for Vivid LIVE

As part of their 15th year takeover, Sydney tastemakers Astral People presented a world-first celebration of the inimitable Gil Scott-Heron, the American poet and musician whose politically charged, spoken-word performances and fusions of jazz, blues and soul helped transform the sound of rhythm and blues in the 1960s and ’70s, paving the way for what became hip-hop.

This celebration of a musical titan was led by Scott-Heron’s musical director, Brian Jackson. Joining Jackson as the voice of Gil Scott-Heron was the legendary Brooklyn-born rapper, musician and multidisciplinary artist Yasiin Bey.

We were there to catch the magic. Here are our photos from an incredible night. Click to enlarge.

Photos by Green Squirrel Visuals.

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