In 1985, American artist Paul Simon travelled to South Africa to record his groundbreaking album "Graceland" - in the middle of a UN cultural boycott. The album was a resounding success for Paul and the South African artists involved, but it raises questions about the meaning of art and collaboration in the midst of a struggle for civil rights. We get into his biography, his relationship with Art Garfunkel, and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa.

Further Reading:

• Paul Simon: The Life
• Under African Skies [2012]
• When Little Steven got Paul Simon’s name off a hit list(Africa is a Country)
• On Hearing My Father’s Legacy in Vampire Weekend (Pitchfork)

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