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6 Comments on “Under African Skies: Paul Simon and Miriam Makeba”
Love them both! I wrote a piece today on “Pata Pata” and I learned that with “Graceland,” Paul Simon quite controversially broke a cultural boycott of apartheid-era South Africa, when he really just wanted to bring the music he loved to global attention. During this time he surrounded himself with some really amazing artists, such as Makeba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Hugh Masekela, and he ultimately showed the world that the boycott was worth breaking. He broke cultural barriers and introduced South African music to the masses, and many of the musicians he brought to light had been previously suppressed under apartheid. This was an amazing performance, thanks for sharing!
Hi, Talonthrasher,
I remember Paul Simon standing his ground about singing in South Africa with African artists. I think it is a magnificent album.
I saw Ladysmith Black Mambazo at a concert down cape in the most wonderful small venue. They were wonderful. I went with friends who had never heard of them. They left the concert as fans
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May 19, 2020 at 5:48 pm
Love them both! I wrote a piece today on “Pata Pata” and I learned that with “Graceland,” Paul Simon quite controversially broke a cultural boycott of apartheid-era South Africa, when he really just wanted to bring the music he loved to global attention. During this time he surrounded himself with some really amazing artists, such as Makeba, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Hugh Masekela, and he ultimately showed the world that the boycott was worth breaking. He broke cultural barriers and introduced South African music to the masses, and many of the musicians he brought to light had been previously suppressed under apartheid. This was an amazing performance, thanks for sharing!
May 19, 2020 at 6:03 pm
Hi, Talonthrasher,
I remember Paul Simon standing his ground about singing in South Africa with African artists. I think it is a magnificent album.
I saw Ladysmith Black Mambazo at a concert down cape in the most wonderful small venue. They were wonderful. I went with friends who had never heard of them. They left the concert as fans
May 19, 2020 at 10:17 pm
I think this picture was taken right after Paul’s Bar Mitzvah. 🙂
May 19, 2020 at 10:31 pm
Bob,
He does look young!
May 21, 2020 at 11:21 pm
Kat,
Wonderful choice ( of course).
Lori
May 21, 2020 at 11:31 pm
Many thanks, Lori!!