
Today's track needs no introduction, but it's going to get one...
Next week marks 40 years since the release of 'Graceland' by Paul Simon.
Partly recorded in Johannesburg, Paul Simon had become fascinated with 'mbaqanga', South African street music and was criticized at the time for breaking the cultural boycott due to the policy of apartheid in South Africa. He said the record showcased collaboration between black and white people and raised international awareness of apartheid. With some praising him for helping popularize African music in the West.
In 1987 the album won the Grammy for Album of the Year and is now considered one of the all time great albums.
In 1987 the album won the Grammy for Album of the Year and is now considered one of the all time great albums.
Picking one track of the record isn't easy but I've gone for this as it heavily features the male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
'Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes' (from The African Concert, 1987)
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