{"title":"Paul Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Simon is one of popular music's most celebrated songwriters, known for his gift for intimate, poetic lyricism and his remarkable openness to fusing American folk and rock with global musical traditions. His landmark 1986 album \u003cem\u003eGraceland\u003c\/em\u003e brought South African township sounds — mbaqanga and zydeco — to worldwide audiences, sparking both critical acclaim and cultural conversation. A cornerstone of any serious record collection, \u003cem\u003eGraceland\u003c\/em\u003e remains a testament to the transformative power of musical cross-pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"simon-graceland-vinyl-anniversary","title":"Graceland Vinyl LP (25th Anniversary, 180 gram)","description":"180 gram vinyl LP pressing with download card. Digitally re-mastered and expanded 25th Anniversary edition of this groundbreaking album from the iconic singer\/songwriter. In 1986, Graceland sold 14 million copies worldwide and garnered both the Album and Song of the Year Grammy in 1987. Simon and the members of Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed on Saturday Night Live and appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone. It generated three hit singles and it kept Paul Simon and the Graceland tour on the road for five years. It's music was heard across the globe. Today, it's music and it's reputation still reach generations of music enthusiasts yet so many are unaware of how pivotal that one album was during the 1980 s, how it helped birth the idea of World Music and revived the career of one of America's most important songwriters. How it influenced the political progress of South Africa a country divided by institutionalized racism, causing and then transcending years of controversy. 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An enormously successful record, GRACELAND became the standard against which subsequent musical experiments by major artists were measured and continues to provide rewards to it's listeners and remains a pivotal listening experience for writers, artists and fans. 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Graceland was the seventh solo studio album by Simon. Graceland features an eclectic mixture of musical styles, including pop, rock, a cappella, zydeco, isicathamiya, and mbaqanga. 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French Import. Originally released on August 25, 1986. Several years of musical experimentation led to his most successful foray, which had a more South African vibe. 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