Gil Scott-Heron

Artists have always spoken to the issues of the day.. Some have reflected the present day crises, others have been ahead of their time.. Here’s are 3 songs to get you thinking.. The first is a classic from Gil Scott Heron… Called ‘We Almost Lost Detroit‘

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b54rB64fXY4

This track is from the Stop Rokkasho mixtape put out by Japanese artist Shingo02 who addressed the Japan’s love for nuclear plants several years ago. He was concerned there would be a day that such a danger as the one we’re experiencing now would occur.  Here’s a couple of remixes of his son..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b8_vPIsYlA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmczzlqVD2Y

Of course there’s always the classic song ‘Red Letter Year-The Atom’ by Ani De Franco

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UheUihtC5g