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Paul Simon Plans 'Graceland' Tour, Box Set for Album's 25th Anniversary

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Right on the heels of his newest record, 'So Beautiful or So What,' Paul Simon has announced a 25th anniversary tour for his smash-hit album 'Graceland.' The BBC reports that the singer intends to reunite with South African vocal outfit Ladysmith Black Mombazo on the road next year.

A documentary, filmed by director Joe Berlinger, and a box set will be released in celebration of the 1986 classic. Footage will include a July 2011 concert that Simon, trumpeter Hugh Masekela and Ladysmith Black Mambazo performed in South Africa.

"The documentary took me back to the artistic aspects and the political aspects of making 'Graceland' and the controversy that surrounded it and how it was resolved, plus what remains of it and what we learn from it," the 69-year-old songwriter said in a press release.

'Graceland' melded Simon's American folk stylings with African rhythms, and introduced several African artists to the pop scene. Do you remember the first time listening to this landmark album? Let us know!

Watch Paul Simon's 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes'


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Jenni W.

Can't wait!!! Already got my tickets for his next show. A head's up for those still hunting for tickets: check out http://www.smokingtickets.com/performer-events/paul-simon-tickets/

WOO!!

October 13 2011 at 10:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply