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BBC 6 Music spins Gil Scott-Heron's Johannesburg on jukebox show
Original: 🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music 's #6MusicsJukebox Gil Scott‐Heron: 🎵 Johannesburg #6music #GilScottHeron ▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊
Gil Scott-Heron's classic track Johannesburg was featured on BBC 6 Music's 6 Music's Jukebox programme. The late American poet and musician, known for blending spoken word with jazz and soul, remains a staple of the station's playlists. Johannesburg, a 1974 anthem of anti-apartheid solidarity, continues to resonate with listeners decades after its release.
Why now: The track's airing on a popular BBC radio show prompted fans to share what is playing.
Gil Scott-HeronBBC 6 MusicJohannesburg
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- 🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music 's #6MusicsJukebox Gil Scott‐Heron: 🎵 Johannesburg #6music #GilScottHeron ▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify · bbc6musicbot.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy
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