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'''Gylan Kain''' (sometimes simply '''KAIN''', '''Kain''' or '''Kain the Poet''') (1942 – 2024) was an American poet and playwright |
'''Frank Gillen Oates''' better known by his stage name '''Gylan Kain''' (sometimes simply '''KAIN''', '''Kain''' or '''Kain the Poet''') (1942 – February 7, 2024) was an American poet and playwright. Born in Harlem Hospital in [[New York City|New York]] in 1942 raised by his mother, Hilda Oates. After a stint at [[Hunter College]] in Manhattan, he began acting and adopted a new name, a twist on Dylan, in reference to the poet [[Dylan Thomas]], and the biblical figure [[Cain]].<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/arts/gylan-kain-dead.html</ref> He was a founding member, in 1968, of the Original [[The Last Poets|Last Poets]] (along with [[Abiodun Oyewole]] and [[David Nelson (poet)|David Nelson]], with [[Felipe Luciano]] soon added). Kain personally created the aggressive, rhythmic delivery of [[spoken word]] aka performance poetry as it is known today.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} He often performed with hand drums or backing musicians such as saxophonists and bass guitarists. |
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His work has been sampled without pre-consent by well-known artists including [[Dr. Dre]] and [[The Prodigy]].{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} One of his performances was sampled into the club hit ''[[Voodoo People]]'' by [[The Prodigy]]. [[Dr. Dre]] sampled an excerpt of Kain performing his poem, "The Shalimar" on Dre's track entitled "Intro" from the album entitled "The Chronic." After legal action was successfully taken to procure compensation for work sampled by The Prodigy, spokespersons for The Prodigy claimed that efforts had been made to procure permission from Kain for use of his work but those efforts had been unsuccessful because Kain, who valued his privacy, could not be located in time.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} [[Dr. Dre]] has yet to compensate Kain for work sampled without prior consent{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}. This has led some fans{{who|date=December 2017}} to criticize Dr. Dre as a hypocrite for exploiting the work of an influential Black artist after building a reputation as an empowering force in the Black American community as a founding member of N.W.A.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
His work has been sampled without pre-consent by well-known artists including [[Dr. Dre]] and [[The Prodigy]].{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} One of his performances was sampled into the club hit ''[[Voodoo People]]'' by [[The Prodigy]]. [[Dr. Dre]] sampled an excerpt of Kain performing his poem, "The Shalimar" on Dre's track entitled "Intro" from the album entitled "The Chronic." After legal action was successfully taken to procure compensation for work sampled by The Prodigy, spokespersons for The Prodigy claimed that efforts had been made to procure permission from Kain for use of his work but those efforts had been unsuccessful because Kain, who valued his privacy, could not be located in time.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} [[Dr. Dre]] has yet to compensate Kain for work sampled without prior consent{{citation needed|date=December 2017}}. This has led some fans{{who|date=December 2017}} to criticize Dr. Dre as a hypocrite for exploiting the work of an influential Black artist after building a reputation as an empowering force in the Black American community as a founding member of N.W.A.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
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Kain did multimedia collaborations with the percussionist [[Z'EV]] and appeared with the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] jazz/hip-hop/fusion group Electric Barbarian, appearing on their 2004 album ''él''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060813110847/http://www.electricbarbarian.com/ www.electricbarbarian.com]</ref> He is also the subject of several documentary films.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
Kain did multimedia collaborations with the percussionist [[Z'EV]] and appeared with the [[Netherlands|Dutch]] jazz/hip-hop/fusion group Electric Barbarian, appearing on their 2004 album ''él''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060813110847/http://www.electricbarbarian.com/ www.electricbarbarian.com]</ref> He is also the subject of several documentary films.{{citation needed|date=December 2017}} |
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His daughter, Amber Kain, is an actress and playwright. His adopted son is actor [[Khalil Kain]], best known for starring as "Raheem" in the 1992 crime thriller ''[[Juice (1992 film)|Juice]]'' featuring [[2Pac]]. |
His daughter, Amber Kain, is an actress and playwright. His adopted son is actor [[Khalil Kain]], best known for starring as "Raheem" in the 1992 crime thriller ''[[Juice (1992 film)|Juice]]'' featuring [[2Pac]]. |
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Gylan Kain died in a care home in [[Lelystad]], Netherlands on February 7, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=van Gelder |first1=Lorianne |title=Dichter en acteur Gylan Kain (1942-2024) stond aan de wieg van The Last Poets |url=https://www.parool.nl/kunst-media/dichter-en-acteur-gylan-kain-1942-2024-stond-aan-de-wieg-van-the-last-poets~bb59668d/ |access-date=21 February 2024 |publisher=Het Parool |date=19 February 2024}}</ref> |
Gylan Kain died in a care home in [[Lelystad]], Netherlands on February 7, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=van Gelder |first1=Lorianne |title=Dichter en acteur Gylan Kain (1942-2024) stond aan de wieg van The Last Poets |url=https://www.parool.nl/kunst-media/dichter-en-acteur-gylan-kain-1942-2024-stond-aan-de-wieg-van-the-last-poets~bb59668d/ |access-date=21 February 2024 |publisher=Het Parool |date=19 February 2024}}</ref> |
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Frank Gillen Oates better known by his stage name Gylan Kain (sometimes simply KAIN, Kain or Kain the Poet) (1942 – February 7, 2024) was an American poet and playwright. Born in Harlem Hospital in New York in 1942 raised by his mother, Hilda Oates. After a stint at Hunter College in Manhattan, he began acting and adopted a new name, a twist on Dylan, in reference to the poet Dylan Thomas, and the biblical figure Cain.[1] He was a founding member, in 1968, of the Original Last Poets (along with Abiodun Oyewole and David Nelson, with Felipe Luciano soon added). Kain personally created the aggressive, rhythmic delivery of spoken word aka performance poetry as it is known today.[citation needed] He often performed with hand drums or backing musicians such as saxophonists and bass guitarists.
His work has been sampled without pre-consent by well-known artists including Dr. Dre and The Prodigy.[citation needed] One of his performances was sampled into the club hit Voodoo People by The Prodigy. Dr. Dre sampled an excerpt of Kain performing his poem, "The Shalimar" on Dre's track entitled "Intro" from the album entitled "The Chronic." After legal action was successfully taken to procure compensation for work sampled by The Prodigy, spokespersons for The Prodigy claimed that efforts had been made to procure permission from Kain for use of his work but those efforts had been unsuccessful because Kain, who valued his privacy, could not be located in time.[citation needed] Dr. Dre has yet to compensate Kain for work sampled without prior consent[citation needed]. This has led some fans[who?] to criticize Dr. Dre as a hypocrite for exploiting the work of an influential Black artist after building a reputation as an empowering force in the Black American community as a founding member of N.W.A.[citation needed]
Kain did multimedia collaborations with the percussionist Z'EV and appeared with the Dutch jazz/hip-hop/fusion group Electric Barbarian, appearing on their 2004 album él.[2] He is also the subject of several documentary films.[citation needed]
His daughter, Amber Kain, is an actress and playwright. His adopted son is actor Khalil Kain, best known for starring as "Raheem" in the 1992 crime thriller Juice featuring 2Pac.
Gylan Kain died in a care home in Lelystad, Netherlands on February 7, 2024.[3]
Discography
- 1970 - KAIN: The Blue Guerrilla.
- 1997 - Baby Kain: Feel This.
- 2004 - Electric Barbarian: él.
Films
- 1971 - Right On!: Poetry on Film (Original Last Poets). Directed by Herbert Danska.
- 1990 - Wings of Fame. Directed by Otakar Votocek.
- 1995 - The Turner Revelation directed by Aryan Kaganof
- 1995 - Reflections on Dead Weight directed by Aryan Kaganof
- 2018 - "Ultramarine" directed by Vincent Meessen (belgique)
References
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/18/arts/gylan-kain-dead.html
- ^ www.electricbarbarian.com
- ^ van Gelder, Lorianne (19 February 2024). "Dichter en acteur Gylan Kain (1942-2024) stond aan de wieg van The Last Poets". Het Parool. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
External links
Audio
- MP3 of "X-Cuse Me!" by Electric Barbarian featuring KAIN (click to listen)
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