Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology — A Picture Book is the visual story of a collective of spoken-word artists, including Gil Scott-Heron’s daughter, and their remarkable first-year journey—tracing how a one-night-only tribute to the legendary Gil Scott-Heron grew into a thriving Black Arts Movement.

Through powerful images and storytelling, Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology celebrates Gil’s blues, the poetry he wrote, the music he created, and the truths he courageously spoke. It explores how his words and revolutionary spirit continue to inspire a new generation of poets, musicians, artists and cultural storytellers.

What began as a tribute became a movement—honoring the legacy of a cultural revolutionary while creating a space for new voices to carry the tradition forward.

The Cast & Crew

Tuesday Conner - Creator, Producer, Spoken Word Artist

Lynne Conner - Director

Gia Scott- Heron - Producer, Spoken & Word Artist

Denise Lyles-Cook - Spoken Word artist

Yawo Watts - Percussionist & Spoken Word artist

Conney Williams - Spoken Word artist

Lorenzo Frank - Spoken Word artist

Artus Mansoir - Guitarist - Spoken Word artist

Clent Bowers - Spoken Word Artist

Steward Hollins - Tech

Shelli Boone - Artistic Director