Thirty years of Graceland: How Paul Simon and the South African music industry created a masterpiece

[megahertz]

Paul Simon's "Graceland" was released 30 years ago today.

"J. Brooks Spector remembers the impact of Simon’s music and the moment when their paths crossed in South Africa."

http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2016-08-19-thirty-years-of-graceland-how-paul-simon-and-the-sa-music-industry-created-a-masterpiece/

[NNadir]

1. Thanks much for that.

I listened to "Diamonds on the Soles of My Shoes."

Wonderful.

Thanks again.

[cemaphonic]

2. That album is so incredible

One of the high water marks of music in the 80s, and easily the best album of Simon's career.

[TuxedoKat]

3. Thanks for posting this

DH is a big Paul Simon fan. Just forwarded him the article.

[DFW]

4. I sam him and the Graceland tour in 1986

It was here in Germany. Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela were with him. It was one memorable concert indeed.

[megahertz]

5. Glad you folks liked it. Interesting article!