Daily Archives: May 27, 2011

Videos | Gil Scott-Heron, Master of Spoken Word Dead At 62 (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by rikyrah

Wiki:  Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011[1]) was an American poet, musician, and author known primarily for his late 1970s and early 1980s work as a spoken word performer and his collaborative soul works with musician Brian … Continue reading →

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Photos: President Barack Obama Visits Warsaw Poland

Posted on May 27, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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Friday Open Thread

Posted on May 27, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Arthur Lee Conley (January 4, 1946 – November 17, 2003) was an American soul singer, best known for the 1967 hit “Sweet Soul Music“. Conley was born in McIntosh County, Georgia and grew up in Atlanta. He first recorded in … Continue reading →

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