Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul Simon

Former New Bohemians bandmates Edie Brickell and Matt Chamberlain talk about their songwriting processes and their new group, World Famous Pets.PART ONEPaul talks about his encounter with Prince!PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Edie Brickell and Matt ChamberlainABOUT EDIE BRICKELL AND MATT CHAMBERLAINSinger-songwriter Edie Brickell and drummer-composer Matt Chamberlain comprise one half of the group World Famous Pets, but they first began working together when Chamberlain joined Edie Brickell and New Bohemians before the band's second album, Ghost of a Dog, in 1990. Edie first rose to prominence when the band's debut album, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars was released in 1988 and was certified double platinum on the strength of the hit single “What I Am.” As of 2021, Edie Brickell and New Bohemians have released five studio albums. In addition to her work with the band and three solo albums, Edie has collaborated with Harper Simon as The Heavy Circles, with Steve Gadd and others as the Gaddabouts, and more recently, with the band Heavy Makeup. Notably, she has recorded two studio albums and one live album with Steve Martin, and the pair collaborated on the Broadway musical Bright Star. In addition to her other various musical projects, Brickell tours with her husband Paul Simon, for whom Matt Chamberlain plays drums. Chamberlain has recorded extensively with his jazz fusion band Critters Buggin, but has also been part of the Floratone Jazz Collective with Bill Frissell, formed the grunge supergroup Painted Shield with Stone Gossard and Mason Jennings, and released an album with Sean Watkins of Nickel Creek. As a drummer he has toured and/or recorded with Pearl Jam, Tori Amos, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Brandi Carlile, Fiona Apple, Soundgarden, and many others. This year, Brickell and Chamberlain launched World Famous Pets, a project that was born from improvisation. The group's self-titled debut album was just released on September 25th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Paul Simon, famously short of stature but enormous in talent, is one of the most beloved and acclaimed American songwriters of the past century. He has at least four solo albums that would have made for great podcast episodes, but Amanda picked There Goes Rhymin' Simon. This is probably not his absolute best album, but it's incredibly good and serves as an excellent introduction to his solo career. He departed from the folk-rock style of Simon and Garfunkel and expanded on his experimentations with jazz, reggae, and R&B (some of these experiments being more successful than others), always accompanied by his characteristically clever turns of phrase. The result is an album that is widely varied but also sonically consistent, very early-'70s but also timeless, and extremely interesting and fun. Cohosts: Amanda Rodgers, Ben Marlin, Rich BunnellComplete show notes: https://discordpod.com/listen/177-paul-simon-there-goes-rhymin-simon-1973Discord & Rhyme's merch store: http://tee.pub/lic/discordpodSupport the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/discordpod

This week is the final Sound Kitchen program, and it's a doubleheader: you'll hear the answers to TWO quiz questions, as well as TWO “Listeners Corner's” with Paul Myers, plus a special musical choice from me to you. Just click the “Play” button above to join the feast! Hello everyone! As noted on the show, I am retiring on 1 October, and today's show is our last meal together. Unfortunately, The Sound Kitchen is retiring too – I will not be replaced. We've had a great time together all these years, haven't we? Click here to listen to past Sound Kitchen podcasts.   I know you will all stay loyal to RFI English – our service has so much to offer. We're small, but my colleagues are firebrands! For example, we have wonderful podcasts: Spotlight on France, with journalists Alison Hird and Sarah Elzas; Melissa Chemam's insightful Spotlight on Africa, and our International Report, usually sent to us by one of our foreign correspondents. We also have an award-winning bilingual series – an old-time radio show, with actors (!) – to help you learn French, called Les voisins du 12 bis. Remember, podcasts are radio, too! As you see, sound is still quite present in the RFI English service.  Please keep checking our website for updates on the latest from our team of journalists. You never know what we'll surprise you with! To listen to our podcasts from your PC, go to our website; you'll see “Podcasts” at the top of the page. You can either listen directly or subscribe and receive them directly on your mobile phone. And don't forget, in addition to our audio bilingual series, you can also learn French through our website “Le Français facile avec rfi”. In addition to online lessons, there are news broadcasts in slow, simple French, with exercises to practice what you've heard. Go to their website and get started! At the top of the page, click on “Test level”, and you'll be advised on the best-suited activities for your level, according to your score. Do not give up! As Lidwien van Dixhoorn, the head of the “Le Français facile” service, told me: “Bathe your ears in the sound of the language, and eventually, you'll get it”. She should know – Lidwien is Dutch and came to France hardly able to say “bonjour,” and now she heads this key international award-winning RFI department – so stick with it! For the quiz on 7 February: I asked you a question about the 68th annual Grammy Awards that took place on 1 February. You were to re-read our article “French DJ wins Grammy for Lady Gaga remix” and send in the answer to this question: Which six artists were given “Lifetime Achievement” awards? The answer is, to quote our article: “On Saturday evening, Nigeria's Fela Kuti was posthumously awarded a lifetime achievement award, becoming the first African artist to receive the distinction. The king of Afrobeat was one of several artists to receive the award, including Cher, Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon and Chaka Khan.” In addition to the quiz question, there was the bonus question, suggested by RFI Listeners Club member Alan Holder from the English Isle of Wight. Alan's question was: “What would be your ideal gift from your best friend or spouse? Why?”  The winners are: RFI Listeners Club member Mohamed Elsayed Abd Elraheim from Elsharkya, Egypt. Mohamed Elsayed is also this week's bonus question winner. Also on the list of lucky winners are RFI Listeners Club members Hans Verner Lollike from Hedehusene, Denmark; Helmut Matt from Herbolzheim, Germany; Kashif Khalil from Faisalabad, Pakistan, and last but not least, gentle Debashis Gope from West Bengal, India. Congratulations winners! For the quiz on 14 February: That week, I asked you a question about the Benin Bronzes, the trove of Nigerian sculptures and artifacts that were looted by colonial powers. One of the most well-known organizations working for the return of these works is in Nigeria: it's the National Commission for Museums and Monuments – the NCMM- which requested the return of bronzes from Britain that were looted from the Kingdom of Benin during the British Benin Expedition of 1897. Some of the sculptures date to the fourteenth century, but the bulk of the collection dates to the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. And that week, the NCMM had a win, as my good colleague Melissa Chemam noted in her article: “Cambridge University museum set to return Benin bronzes to Nigeria”. You were to re-read Melissa's article and give the details of the artefacts to be returned. What did Melissa name in her article about the Benin Kingdom artworks that went home to Nigeria? The answer is, to quote Melissa: “Among the returned bronzes that will travel in the coming months are wood and ivory sculptures, as well as commemorative heads of King Oba and Queen Mother Lyoba Idia. The term ‘Benin bronzes' refers to objects crafted from brass and ivory as well as bronze, which were seized during the colonial-era military expedition.” The bonus question you answered that week was: “What do you know after all these years? What have you found are important life truths? The winners are: Faithful RFI Listeners Club member Jayanta Chakrabarty from New Delhi, India. Jayanta is also the bonus question winner. Also on the list of lucky winners are RFI Listeners Club member Nasyr Muhammad from Katsina State in Nigeria, as well as RFI English listeners M. Ganesan from Goa, India, and three listeners from Bangladesh:  Rafiq ul Islam from Naogaon, as well as Abdul Mannan and Mahfuza Akhter, both from Chapainawabganj. Congratulations winners! Here's the music you heard on this week's programme: “Minor Swing” by  Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli, performed by the composers with Le Quintette Hot Club de France; "Water No Get Enemy" by Fela Kuti, performed by Fela Kuti and Africa '70; “The Cakewalk” from Children's Corner by Claude Debussy, performed by the composer;  “L'hymne à l'amour” by Edith Piaf and Marguerite Monnot, sung by Edith Piaf, and “I Wish You Love” by Charles Trenet and Léo Chauliac, performed by Laufey with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hugh Brant. With much affection from The Sound Kitchen team – Erwan Rome, Paul Myers, and yours truly, Susan Owensby - fare thee well!

Skip is back from a long-overdue road trip and has tales to tell and amps to fix. We also hear about the Fretboard Summit's vintage amp room (watch that baby Leslie video), Christopher Guest in the new Fretboard Journal and so much more.    New Truth About Vintage Amps discount from Amplified Parts on all Apex matched-tube products: TAVAAPEX10 gets you a one-time discount of 10% off Apex products now through October 31, 2026. Stock up! https://www.apexmatching.com Thank you to our sponsors: Grez Guitars; Emerald City Guitars; and Amplified Parts / Mod Electronics.  Some of the topics discussed this week: 2:21 Skip hits the road to Pendleton, Oregon and Spokane, Washington: White's Boots (link); the Pendleton Roundup (link) Kirishian rug cleaning (Instagram) 17:22 Why do DC-powered amps need a vibrator, explained!    21:37 Summit recap from Brian McAllister (follow him on Instagram); more Skip road trip highlights    27:01 Figuring out the taper on NOS pots, how does the hum control work on my Bell Pacemaker PM10?, and jalapeno salsa    34:00 I want a tweed 5F1 Champ: Should I build one or buy one?    37:59 What should I do with this Peavey Classic? Ludwig, the TV series    44:54 A K&F pickup restoration (find it on our Patreon)    45:33 Putting a harmonica mic into a guitar?   48:53 Amp tech knowledge gaps; Uncle Doug and cheap solder (YouTube video), Solder Smoke Remover (Amazon link)   56:02 Vintage Sound 50; a potential guest Peter Miller?    1:02:23 Help for my Harmony H306A; 7408 power tubes    1:07:40 Paul Simon guitarist Mark Stewart (Wikipedia); more roadtrip talk (Hwy 395); Christopher Guest in the Fretboard Journal 60 (order it here)    Want to be a part of the show? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to podcast@fretboardjournal.com! Include a photo, too. Hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons and co-hosted/produced by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal. 

Ashley Kahn is a Grammy-winning music historian, author, professor and producer. He joins me to discuss his wonderful new book, Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland. You'll hear about Joseph Shabalala and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, with whom Ashley toured, and many of the musicians who helped define the Graceland sound, including Bakithi Kumalo, Ray Phiri, producer Ray Halee and insights into Paul Simon's songwriting process. You'll hear Ashley read several excerpts from the book and reflect on how Graceland the album and later as a touring project affected the musicians living under Apartheid, and also those in exile like Hugh Masekela. He also speaks about several of his other projects including his books about the music of Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane and as co-writer of Carlos Santana's award-winning autobiography “The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light “. A recipient of many awards and honours, Ashley has a broad and fascinating career in the music industry and is a professor at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU TISCH. In the show notes, there's a gallery of photos, so you may want to check those out. All the links in the show notes! You can also watch the video on my YouTube, the show notes also linked several suggested episodes. (00:00) Intro (03:17) Paul Simon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Joseph Shabalala(11:37) Ashley reading from “Days of Miracle and Wonder” about Paul Simon's songwriting process(13:56) Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Isicathamiya, Apartheid (20:01) defining sounds of Graceland, Bakithi Kumalo fretless bass, Isaac Mtshali, Vusi Khumalo, Ray Phiri(24:34) Ashley reading from “Days of Miracle and Wonder” about what makes an album a classic(26:42) Paul Simon's lyrics (33:14) Ashley reading from “Days of Miracle and Wonder” about Paul Simon(34:00) Verna Gillis(37:11) Lorne Michaels, Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Saturday Night Live, Ray Halee(47:54) suggested episodes and ways to support and follow this podcast(49:11) cultural boycott, anti-Apartheid movement and Graceland(58:40) Ashley's career as a music historian and author, Miles Davis, John Coltrane (01:05:50) Carlos Santana with Ashley reading from “The Universal Tone”(01:14:13) professor at NYU, advice for his students and young musicians

This week - the third track from the "Rubber Soul" box set.      Marv and I also chat about some new interviews with Giles Martin (connecting "Pet Sounds", George Harrison, Rick Astley, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel), and the 1966 tour of the United States.     More than just Shea 1966 and Dodger Stadium! #madeonzencastr

Max Pradera hace un recorrido radiofónico y musicológico por el género de las canciones de apoyo y el homenaje al lema «aquí estoy, pase lo que pase». A través de una conversación que abarca desde la ironía humorística del concepto de la «apoyadura» hasta las raíces espirituales de Oh Mary Don't You Weep y las inspiraciones de Paul Simon para Bridge Over Troubled Water, revela cómo ciertas decisiones armónicas actúan como un verdadero bálsamo de consuelo. Con análisis divulgativos sobre clásicos como I'll Stand By You de Pretenders —desgranando sus giros de tonalidad y acordes como el La menor 7— e himnos históricos como Stand by Me, la emisión explora el valor de la música como sostén emocional, culminando con piezas clásicas de acompañamiento incondicional como el aria Bist du bei mir.

https://soundcloud.com/rene-de-paula-jr/a-era-de-ouro-da-idade-do The 300-year drought that ended the ancient world | Eric Cline https://youtu.be/Dgl7gtLS1i4?si=5QFC7Ym0guIJ1HQo Luristan bronze https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luristan_bronze No One Knows What They’re Doing: The Power of Doubt in an Overconfident World The power of doubt (and an announcement) https://youtube.com/shorts/0xCHxSHaVts?si=sA_1ExGR15zR6Fj8 a lança de bronze:  https://photos.app.goo.gl/YzAZNgFPTVN3rNsY8 livro da Hannah Fry: No One Knows What They’re Doing: The Power of Doubt in an Overconfident World https://a.co/d/02R1UXa3 Graceland – Paul Simon https://music.amazon.com.br/albums/B0085LMFAE?ref=dm_sh_d7f7-f140-47cb-9fd0-a51cd Roman Civil War: Rise of the General (Part 1)  Before Caesar Crossed the Rubicon, Sulla Marched on Rome | Rome's First Civil War https://youtu.be/AwW1yXc7ZJo?si=-LmhHGdNQGeVSyFU a app do radinho!!!    http://radinhodepilha.com/radinho  canal do radinho no telegram:   http://t.me/radinhodepilha meu perfil no Threads: https://www.threads.net/@renedepaulajr meu perfil no BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/renedepaula.bsky.social meu twitter http://twitter.com/renedepaula aqui está o link para a caneca no Colab55:  https://www.colab55.com/@rene/mugs/caneca-rarissima  para xs raríssimxs internacionais, aqui está nossa caneca no Zazzle: https://www.zazzle.com/radinhos_anniversary_mug-168129613992374138 minha lojinha no Colab55 (posters, camisetas, adesivos, sacolas):  http://bit.ly/renecolab meu livro novo na lojinha!  blue notes https://www.ko-fi.com/s/550d7d5e22 meu livro solo https://www.ko-fi.com/s/0f990d61c7  o adesivo do radinho!!!   http://bit.ly/rarissimos  minha lojinha no ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/renedepaula/shop muito obrigado pelos cafés!!!  http://ko-fi.com/renedepaula

This week we look at remembering 9/11; Bill Mayer on terrorism; the falling man; Iran kills a rapper; Ed Miliband targets Israel; Parliament rejects Euthanasia in the UK;  Ashley Dalton;  Country of the Week - Uruguay; Birmingham bans the Union Jack;  Green hypocrisy on landlords; Professor and BBC 'expert' on Gaza sacked for sexually blackmailing students; St Pauls, Fabric and Sadiq Khan; Top 10 classical no. 5 - Bach Brandenberg Concerto;  George Michael - Faith; The Roman Emperor who died from eating cheese; the Indian Maharajah who saved Polish children; Arctic ice at record level; AI controlled drones target Ukraine; The Dutch CO2 carbon capture centre; Feedback; James Talarico's heretical beliefs;  Compassion and Hillsong; The Final Word - the Lord's Prayer. with music from Paul Simon;  The Who; Jorge Dexler; Praxis;  Jeff Mills;  George Michael;  Bach; Radiohead; Alma Deutscher; Sister Janet Mead; 

This week's news in three separate files - the Good, the Bad and the Befuddling. Which involves … … have Oasis created their own economy? … are stadium gigs now like historical re-enactment? … “people listen to music more intently in Manchester as they're inside while it rains” … ‘includes All Things Must Pass miniature garden gnomes!' The mad money-draining joy of the luxury box-set … when bands don't change but audiences do …Sun = Happiness, Rain = Sorrow: lyrics as an emotional weather forecast … the pianist who wouldn't play minor chords … Nicky Hopkins on records by the Kinks, Beatles, Who and Stones (“She's A Rainbow was like a music-box Mozart”): has any session player made a more vital contribution? … “Lose two teeth in German nightclub brawl, go back to Burnage”: real and fictitious rock band Monopoly sets! … Blue Nile, Ann Peebles, Beautiful South, Paul Simon? What's the best song about rain? Plus J Blackfoot, Paul Simon's Kathy from Brentwood and birthday guest Matthew North.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's news in three separate files - the Good, the Bad and the Befuddling. Which involves … … have Oasis created their own economy? … are stadium gigs now like historical re-enactment? … “people listen to music more intently in Manchester as they're inside while it rains” … ‘includes All Things Must Pass miniature garden gnomes!' The mad money-draining joy of the luxury box-set … when bands don't change but audiences do …Sun = Happiness, Rain = Sorrow: lyrics as an emotional weather forecast … the pianist who wouldn't play minor chords … Nicky Hopkins on records by the Kinks, Beatles, Who and Stones (“She's A Rainbow was like a music-box Mozart”): has any session player made a more vital contribution? … “Lose two teeth in German nightclub brawl, go back to Burnage”: real and fictitious rock band Monopoly sets! … Blue Nile, Ann Peebles, Beautiful South, Paul Simon? What's the best song about rain? Plus J Blackfoot, Paul Simon's Kathy from Brentwood and birthday guest Matthew North.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's news in three separate files - the Good, the Bad and the Befuddling. Which involves … … have Oasis created their own economy? … are stadium gigs now like historical re-enactment? … “people listen to music more intently in Manchester as they're inside while it rains” … ‘includes All Things Must Pass miniature garden gnomes!' The mad money-draining joy of the luxury box-set … when bands don't change but audiences do …Sun = Happiness, Rain = Sorrow: lyrics as an emotional weather forecast … the pianist who wouldn't play minor chords … Nicky Hopkins on records by the Kinks, Beatles, Who and Stones (“She's A Rainbow was like a music-box Mozart”): has any session player made a more vital contribution? … “Lose two teeth in German nightclub brawl, go back to Burnage”: real and fictitious rock band Monopoly sets! … Blue Nile, Ann Peebles, Beautiful South, Paul Simon? What's the best song about rain? Plus J Blackfoot, Paul Simon's Kathy from Brentwood and birthday guest Matthew North.Help us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este episodio hablamos de Graceland, el icónico álbum de Paul Simon de 1986. Un proyecto nacido de su viaje a Sudáfrica que mezcló folk, pop y rock con sonidos africanos, especialmente el trabajo de músicos como Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Hablamos de la música y carrera de Paul Simon, la historia de su competencia con Garfunkel, del álbum y su enorme riqueza musical, del contexto del apartheid y de la controversia que rodeó la colaboración de Simon con artistas sudafricanos, además de cómo Graceland terminó convirtiéndose en uno de los discos más importantes y arriesgados de su carrera.

We've talked about how people don't listen to the lyrics before using a song – for advertising, a political rally, or a special event.  That's how we end up with Volvo using a song about drug abuse and transvestism to promote their cars, or couples using a song about obsession and stalking as they recite their wedding vows, or Iggy Pop's ode to his heroin addiction to promote a luxury ocean cruise, to name but a few!  We look at these and other examples of “Didn't you listen to the lyrics first?!”   Our Album you Must Listen to Before You Die is Cafe Bleu, by Style Council, in Paul Weller's first outing after leaving The Jam.  What a wonderful album!!  There's lots more, including Pavlov's Dog, The Smiths, Bon Jovi, Paul Simon, and heaps more!!  Enjoy! References:  Pavlov's Dog, Abbie Steiling, “Berlin”, Pampered Menial, Globite, The Smiths, The Queen Is Dead, Bon Jovi, Slippery When Wet, Paul Simon, Graceland, Google Gemini, Café Bleu, The Style Council, Paul Weller, Robert Dimery, “A Town Called Malice”, Tracey Thorn, Everything but the Girl, “You're the Best Thing”, The Jam, “Walk on the Wild Side”, "Lust for Life", Iggy Pop, Ray Manzarek, Johnny Yen, “Trainspotting”, The Supremes, “You Can't Hurry Love”, Phil Collins, "Help!", The Beatles, Ford Lincoln-Mercury, "Revolution", The Beatles, Nike, John Lennon, "Perfect Day", Lou Reed, AT&T, BBC, heroin, "London Calling", The Clash, 2012 London Olympic Games, Political Campaigns & Rallies, ”Born in the U.S.A.", Bruce Springsteen, Ronald Reagan, "Fortunate Son", Creedence Clearwater Revival, "Rockin' in the Free World", Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, CSN&Y, "Pink Houses", John Mellencamp, The American Dream, "Every Breath You Take", The Police, Trudy Styler, obsession, Sting, Stewart Copepland, "One", U2, Bono, "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)", Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, Amanda, "Brown Sugar", The Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers, "Imagine", John Lennon, Steely Dan, “Only a Fool Would Say That”, Macarena, Los Del Río, YMCA, Village People Playlist – Misused Songs Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!

Vísindamenn spá því að El Niño verði öflugri en nokkru sinni fyrr, nái hámarki fyrir lok árs og valdi methita á heimsvísu á næsta ári. El Niño á sér stað að jafnaði á um fjögurra ára fresti. Þann 30. ágúst bættist Suður-Ameríkuríkið Ekvador á listann yfir þær þjóðir sem hafa lýst yfir neyðarástandi vegna veðurfyrirbærisins. Margir hafa heyrt það nefnt en færri vita hvað það er nákvæmlega. Hallgrímur Indriðason rýnir í það og þær alvarlegu afleiðingar sem gætu fylgt fyrir fjölda fólks. Svo förum við til Suður-Afríku. Undir lok ágúst voru 40 ár frá því bandaríski tónlistarmaðurinn Paul Simon opnaði augu og eyru vesturlandabúa fyrir afrískri tónlist en líka ógn og ömurð apartheid-tímans í Suður-Afríku. Graceland platan á sér enn sérstakan stað í hjörtum íbúa því hún sýndi hvað Suður-Afríka er fær um, að tónlist Afríku ætti erindi við heimsbyggðina alla og hún hljómar enn á götum suðurafrískra borga - tákn um frelsi og gleði og allt það sem býr í álfunni og íbúum hennar. Við tölum við Suður-afríkumenn. Annan sem ólst upp innan aðskilnaðarstefnunnar og hinn eftir að hún var afnumin 1991. Þau tengja bæði við tónlistina á ólíkan hátt og segja hana lifa góðu lífi í Suður-Afríku í dag, 40 árum eftir að hún var gefin út.

An emotional hour, on the precipice of big changes (which have now already happened!). Look for the new episode on Friday morning on all platforms. The full  tracks of what we played (and bonus material) here: https://bit.ly/4hceOt8

Do artists get worse with age, or do they just stop caring about hits? Wes confronts his own age through Spielberg, Mark Wahlberg, and Paul Simon's observation that “hits are for young people.” Contains spoilers! 818-835-0473 orwhatevermovies@gmail.com orwhatevermovies.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Performance used with permission from the artist and venue. Jamey Haddad holds a singular position in the world of jazz and contemporary music. Haddad's musical voice transcends styles and trends, and the universal quality of his playing has attracted many international collaborations with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Paul Simon, and Sting. Born of Lebanese descent, he is regarded as one of the foremost world music and jazz percussionists in the United States. A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, pianist Helio Alves combines the rhythmic complexity of modern Brazilian music with the edgy energy of contemporary jazz. A resident of NYC, Alves has received high praise as an in-demand sideman with Joe Henderson, Yo-Yo Ma, Slide Hampton, Paquito D'Rivera, Airto Moreira and Flora Purim to name a few. Together with Trombonist Jay Ashby and Bassist Kip Reed, the Quartet provide an exciting performance of jazz from around the world.

In 1984, Paul Simon was at a professional and personal crossroads. His new marriage was failing and his career was in danger of stalling. He was forty-two, navigating a digital age, searching for inspiration in a scene driven by music videos, synthesizers, and drum machines.Driving around that summer, a bootleg cassette of “township jive”—the street music of South Africa—kept him company. Lent to him by a friend, it reminded Simon of the sound and the joy of the early days of rock and roll. He began to invent his own lyrics to the groove, and became drawn to the idea of recording with the musicians on that tape. But South Africa was in the thrall of a racist apartheid system, and with economic and cultural boycotts in place, such an undertaking was risky. He grew determined to find the right conditions to allow for a collaboration.Simon took a fateful trip to Johannesburg in 1985. It would turn out to be the first step on a musical journey that would lead him to New York, Los Angeles, Louisiana, and London, and eventually to the release of Graceland, a critical and commercial triumph, winning multiple Grammys, selling 16 million records, and spawning a five-year, worldwide tour.Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland (Atria Books, 2026) is the first book to tell the full story of Graceland, offering windows into Simon's creative process, the technical innovations that brought his songs to life, the people and places that made the album possible, the forces that helped the album achieve mainstream reach, and the controversies that the music raised—and which remain today. It sheds light on a period when America opened its doors to the sounds and styles of Africa and other faraway lands.This is an informed, heartfelt celebration of Simon's magnum opus, a recording forged in a tense cultural moment, but suffused with hope, change, and a sense of global connection. Ashley Kahn is a Grammy Award–winning music historian, author, and producer. He cowrote Carlos Santana's autobiography The Universal Tone, and has written books on such legendary recordings as Kind of Blue by Miles Davis and A Love Supreme by John Coltrane. He was a member of the Graceland tour production team, and tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He teaches at New York University's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music. Ashley Kahn's website and Instagram. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1984, Paul Simon was at a professional and personal crossroads. His new marriage was failing and his career was in danger of stalling. He was forty-two, navigating a digital age, searching for inspiration in a scene driven by music videos, synthesizers, and drum machines.Driving around that summer, a bootleg cassette of “township jive”—the street music of South Africa—kept him company. Lent to him by a friend, it reminded Simon of the sound and the joy of the early days of rock and roll. He began to invent his own lyrics to the groove, and became drawn to the idea of recording with the musicians on that tape. But South Africa was in the thrall of a racist apartheid system, and with economic and cultural boycotts in place, such an undertaking was risky. He grew determined to find the right conditions to allow for a collaboration.Simon took a fateful trip to Johannesburg in 1985. It would turn out to be the first step on a musical journey that would lead him to New York, Los Angeles, Louisiana, and London, and eventually to the release of Graceland, a critical and commercial triumph, winning multiple Grammys, selling 16 million records, and spawning a five-year, worldwide tour.Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland (Atria Books, 2026) is the first book to tell the full story of Graceland, offering windows into Simon's creative process, the technical innovations that brought his songs to life, the people and places that made the album possible, the forces that helped the album achieve mainstream reach, and the controversies that the music raised—and which remain today. It sheds light on a period when America opened its doors to the sounds and styles of Africa and other faraway lands.This is an informed, heartfelt celebration of Simon's magnum opus, a recording forged in a tense cultural moment, but suffused with hope, change, and a sense of global connection. Ashley Kahn is a Grammy Award–winning music historian, author, and producer. He cowrote Carlos Santana's autobiography The Universal Tone, and has written books on such legendary recordings as Kind of Blue by Miles Davis and A Love Supreme by John Coltrane. He was a member of the Graceland tour production team, and tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He teaches at New York University's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music. Ashley Kahn's website and Instagram. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1984, Paul Simon was at a professional and personal crossroads. His new marriage was failing and his career was in danger of stalling. He was forty-two, navigating a digital age, searching for inspiration in a scene driven by music videos, synthesizers, and drum machines.Driving around that summer, a bootleg cassette of “township jive”—the street music of South Africa—kept him company. Lent to him by a friend, it reminded Simon of the sound and the joy of the early days of rock and roll. He began to invent his own lyrics to the groove, and became drawn to the idea of recording with the musicians on that tape. But South Africa was in the thrall of a racist apartheid system, and with economic and cultural boycotts in place, such an undertaking was risky. He grew determined to find the right conditions to allow for a collaboration.Simon took a fateful trip to Johannesburg in 1985. It would turn out to be the first step on a musical journey that would lead him to New York, Los Angeles, Louisiana, and London, and eventually to the release of Graceland, a critical and commercial triumph, winning multiple Grammys, selling 16 million records, and spawning a five-year, worldwide tour.Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland (Atria Books, 2026) is the first book to tell the full story of Graceland, offering windows into Simon's creative process, the technical innovations that brought his songs to life, the people and places that made the album possible, the forces that helped the album achieve mainstream reach, and the controversies that the music raised—and which remain today. It sheds light on a period when America opened its doors to the sounds and styles of Africa and other faraway lands.This is an informed, heartfelt celebration of Simon's magnum opus, a recording forged in a tense cultural moment, but suffused with hope, change, and a sense of global connection. Ashley Kahn is a Grammy Award–winning music historian, author, and producer. He cowrote Carlos Santana's autobiography The Universal Tone, and has written books on such legendary recordings as Kind of Blue by Miles Davis and A Love Supreme by John Coltrane. He was a member of the Graceland tour production team, and tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He teaches at New York University's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music. Ashley Kahn's website and Instagram. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

In 1984, Paul Simon was at a professional and personal crossroads. His new marriage was failing and his career was in danger of stalling. He was forty-two, navigating a digital age, searching for inspiration in a scene driven by music videos, synthesizers, and drum machines.Driving around that summer, a bootleg cassette of “township jive”—the street music of South Africa—kept him company. Lent to him by a friend, it reminded Simon of the sound and the joy of the early days of rock and roll. He began to invent his own lyrics to the groove, and became drawn to the idea of recording with the musicians on that tape. But South Africa was in the thrall of a racist apartheid system, and with economic and cultural boycotts in place, such an undertaking was risky. He grew determined to find the right conditions to allow for a collaboration.Simon took a fateful trip to Johannesburg in 1985. It would turn out to be the first step on a musical journey that would lead him to New York, Los Angeles, Louisiana, and London, and eventually to the release of Graceland, a critical and commercial triumph, winning multiple Grammys, selling 16 million records, and spawning a five-year, worldwide tour.Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland (Atria Books, 2026) is the first book to tell the full story of Graceland, offering windows into Simon's creative process, the technical innovations that brought his songs to life, the people and places that made the album possible, the forces that helped the album achieve mainstream reach, and the controversies that the music raised—and which remain today. It sheds light on a period when America opened its doors to the sounds and styles of Africa and other faraway lands.This is an informed, heartfelt celebration of Simon's magnum opus, a recording forged in a tense cultural moment, but suffused with hope, change, and a sense of global connection. Ashley Kahn is a Grammy Award–winning music historian, author, and producer. He cowrote Carlos Santana's autobiography The Universal Tone, and has written books on such legendary recordings as Kind of Blue by Miles Davis and A Love Supreme by John Coltrane. He was a member of the Graceland tour production team, and tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He teaches at New York University's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music. Ashley Kahn's website and Instagram. Bradley Morgan is a media arts professional in Chicago and author of U2's The Joshua Tree: Planting Roots in Mythic America (Backbeat Books, 2021), Frank Zappa's America (LSU Press, 2025), and U2: Until the End of the World (Gemini Books, 2025). He manages partnerships on behalf of CHIRP Radio 107.1 FM and is the director of its music film festival. Bradley on Facebook and Bluesky.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, we chat about two new music histories. First, 1986's Graceland is considered Paul Simon's signature album. It introduced South African music to a global audience and revitalized Simon's career. Author Ashley Kahn spoke with Morning Edition's A Martínez about his new book Days of Miracle and Wonder, which goes behind the scenes of the album. Then, a book about how outlaws, gangers and criminals dot the history of American music. In today's episode, Colin Asher talks with NPR's Don Gonyea about The Midnight Special, a history of the relationship between music and prison.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Graceland, by the great Paul Simon, was always a big deal in our house. From the Boy in the Bubble to the Myth of Fingerprints, it was on almost constant repeat, the soundtrack of my childhood. Ashley Kahn's book, Days of Miracle and Wonder, is a thorough, beautifully researched compendium of how the album was made. A real examination of Simon's genius, this book breaks down the album and its effects on the music industry and the world. Join us as we discuss a seminal moment in music history, and a terrific book. Find books mentioned on The Book Case: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/shop/story/book-case-podcast-reading-list-118433302 Books mentioned on this week's episode: Days of Miracle and Wonder by Ashley Kahn A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane's Signature Album by Ashley Kahn The House that Trane Built: The Story of Impulse Records by Ashley Kahn Kind of Blue: The Making of the Miles Davis Masterpiece by Ashley Kahn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! This week, we've got a little bit of everything—from cereal and music history to mental health and some wonderfully quirky holidays.

My guest this week is Emil Amos (musician: Grails, Holy Sons, Om, Jandek & podcast: Drifter's Sympathy) who surprised me by picking the Paul Simon narrative film One Trick Pony (which also features the mind-bending acting debut of Lou Reed).We also discuss the naivety of thinking certain artists were bigger culturally than they were, Lou Barlow 7"s and Guided By Voices, how Emil goes about creating his vast & epic podcast, Emil's gateway into the world of soundtracks, Sam Coomes of Quasi being an employee at my video store, Flower Travelin' Band, the experiences of Emil performing with Jandek, Dexter Romweber, Wolf Eyes, cheap guitar powers, how One Trick Pony is a surprising look at Paul Simon feeling out of step with the times, The B-52s performing Rock Lobster in the film, films set in late 70s New York, Street Hassle & Bruce Springsteen, labels wanting to mold you into something you're not, the flex of casting Lou Reed to play a producer who is asking Paul Simon make a more commercial album, the Siskel & Ebert's review of the film and much more!EMIL AMOS: holysons.comdrifterssympathy.comREVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guide d By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Revolutions Per Movie releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon (over 125 bonus episodes are available and counting). If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!PATREON:The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes and series such as A Very Opinionated Look At Urgh! A Music War & What Makes The Midnight So Special?, A Devotees Look At New Wave Theater, Exploring The Axis: The Oral History Of Frontier Records With Lisa Fancher, Dips On Chips w/ Jeff McDonald of Redd Kross, physical goods such as a limited edition 7" Flexidisc, and other exclusive goods that I send out to you for supporting the show. It helps the show to keep going and is greatly appreciated!TIP JAR:ko-fi.com/revolutionspermovieSOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieBlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ashley Kahn on Paul Simon's Graceland — the anti-apartheid boycott he defied, and the true, complicated story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo's role in it.

On this episode, Marc talks with Ashley Kahn, author of "Days Of Miracle And Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland," released in August of 2026. It's an in-depth look at the making of Simon's classic 1986 album, in which he launched into a new style of songwriting and production, working with many African artists, sometimes in Africa, at a time when there was a loose cultural boycott due to the ongoing apartheid there. Kahn's book delves into how that situation was more complicated than headlines suggested, and is also a fascinating exploration of musical collaboration and how records were made at a time where analog and digital converged.As Ashley writes, "It is challenging to describe a time when the world seemed to be moving in sync, toward a common good...Graceland served as a soundtrack to that time...[It] was music built on the priority of collaboration and what it locked into was the spirit of community. Simon's triumph was to achieve that, and to do it in a way that, for a moment, swung doors wide open, inviting all to celebrate.We hope you enjoy Marc's conversation with Ashley Kahn!

Nolan Wells friends to sue Al Sharpton for defamation, Eli Zaret in studio as the Detroit Tigers falter, Jason Arday & his plagiarism, Thomas Markle breaks his silence, Island Boy boxing match, and Miley Cyrus is a bully. Kacey Musgraves decided to perform on a giant sparkling testicle sack. Eli Zaret joins the show today to declare the Detroit Tigers finished for the second time this season, Riley Greene's future, Jason Benetti's 16th job, the Detroit Lions victorious in preseason Game 2, more early injuries, Deshaun Watson back with the Cleveland Browns, never-ending WNBA drama, Cathy Engelbert on the hot seat, Michigan's new in-stadium ads, Utah accuses Freddie Whittingham of tampering, the travels of Jake Rogers and much more. RIP John C. Dvorak again. It turns out Brian Hickerson gets high now and then. Mia Terrazas is spilling details of being Hayden Panettiere neighbor. Real House wife, Diana Jenkins, was not very helpful in Hayden's life. Some people are saying Room 23 is a menu for the famous. Lindsay Clancy murdered her children and TikTok is investigating. Her lawyer is so hot right now. Karen Solomon is a fugitive after murdering her husband in Massachusetts. Was Paula Abdul ever in a plane crash or what? University of Cambridge Professor, Jason Arday, lied a lot and committed suicide when he got busted. White Supremacy is to blame. He also hated Paul Simon. Now, pay his family money for the racism. Stephen A. Smith is not admired by The National Association of Black Journalists. Al Sharpton is facing a defamation lawsuit from Nolan Wells' friends. Nancy Grace is backtracking by pulling her videos. Don Lemon was really rooting for Meghan Markle. Netflix has more content in waiting. The very hint of Markle acting again is so poorly received that the offer has been withdrawn. If you see their kids in public, please post their faces on the internet. Thomas Markle has broken his silence and confirms that Meghan Markle is a terrible daughter. Reminder that she won the Best Podcast Award. Wendy Williams looks "great" these days. One of the Island Boys lost a boxing match to a very little opponent. Miley Cyrus bullied Jordan Pruitt at Disney. Honey Boo Boo's sister Pumpkin is gross and drops her OnlyFans income. Crystal Hefner was brainwashed by Hugh. She totally nailed a 91-year-old. Asylum seekers need to be taught what rape is in the UK. Reminder that you CAN mutilate little girl's genitals right here in Michigan. Merch is available if you want to rep the show. Word of mouth, brah. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Paul Simon's beloved 1986 album Graceland, Chris DeMakes is joined by producer and co-host Chris Fafalios to explore every aspect of the record's most well-known track, “You Can Call Me Al.” In what has to be the most joyous song ever written about a midlife crisis, Paul enlisted the help of a wide array of South African musicians to create one of the most unique pop gems of the 80s. In this episode, Chris and Chris dive into every lyric and musical choice, including one of the most memorable two bars of bass in music history.  Chris DeMakes A Podcast is brought to you by DistroKid, the ultimate partner for taking your music to the next level. Get 30% off your first YEAR with DistroKid by signing up at ⁠http://distrokid.com/vip/demakes For bonus episode of The After Party podcast, an extensive back catalog of past After Party episodes, early ad-free releases of new episodes of Chris DeMakes A Podcast, full video versions of episodes, and MUCH more, head to the Patreon at ⁠http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com Follow Chris DeMakes A Podcast on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisdemakesapodcast/⁠ Join the Chris DeMakes A Podcast community on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643961642526928/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das Album "Graceland " von Paul Simon ist die kommerziell erfolgreichste Platte von ihm als Solokünstler und sie vereint westliche Popmusik mit afrikanischer Musik. Paul Simon hat sein Album "Graceland " zusammen mit afrikanischen Musikern aufgenommen – unter anderem in Johannesburg. ""Graceland" gilt als Meisterwerk der Fusion von südafrikanischer Straßenmusik mit westlicher Popmusik. Schwarze und weiße Musiker bringen ihr Können, ihre Inspiration, ihre musikalische Sozialisation ein und daraus entsteht ein ganz neuer Sound", sagt Meilensteine-Host Frank König. Bevor Paul Simon sich an die Arbeit zum Album "Graceland " gemacht hat, ist er bereits längst ein erfolgreicher und weltbekannter Popstar gewesen – nicht nur durch seine Arbeiten mit Art Garfunkel. Aber sein letztes Album vor "Graceland" war kein großer kommerzieller Erfolg geworden, die Zusammenarbeit mit der Plattenfirma war ihm ein Dorn im Auge, und auch privat kriselte es. Dann soll ihm eine Kassette in die Hände gefallen sein, mit Akkordeonmusik und Rhythmen, die ihn zu dieser Musik inspiriert hat. Allerdings ist die Existenz dieser Kassette nicht offiziell belegt, erklärt Musikredakteur Stephan Fahrig im Podcast. Daraufhin ist Paul Simon nach Johannesburg geflogen, hat sich viele verschiedene Musiker aus der Region zusammengesucht, mit ihnen gejammt und schlussendlich in den "Ovation Studios" Songs aufgenommen. In der Dokumentation "Under African Skies" sieht man immer wieder, wie Paul Simon selbst total beeindruckt ist von der Musik und dem Können der Musiker, erklärt Stephan Fahrig im Podcast. Für SWR1-Musikredakteur Benjamin Brendebach ist "Graceland" ein Album, auf dem kein schlechter Song zu finden ist, und weil es Paul Simon auf dem Höhepunkt seines Schaffens präsentiert: "Das Album zeigt Paul Simon (…) in seiner Bestform, mit allem, was er kann!" __________ Über diese Songs vom Album "Graceland" sprechen wir im Podcast • (15:47) – "The Boy In The Bubble" • (33:26) – "Graceland” • (47:40) – "Homeless” • (52:16) – "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” • (55:43) – "You Can Call Me Al” __________ Shownotes • "Paul Simon – The Story of Graceland": https://youtu.be/7G_HXlcbGpY?si=5DpOs_c-2G4RjMnW • Das legendäre Video zu "You Can Call Me Al": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq-gYOrU8bA • Die Hommage von George Ezra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS0WvzRVByg • Der Film zum Album "Under African Skies": https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt2112868/ • Interview mit Paul Simon im Spiegel zu 25 Jahre Graceland: https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/musik/interview-mit-paul-simon-ueber-protest-gegen-graceland-album-a-834898.html • Anmeldung für die Liveshow der Meilensteine am 24.09. in Sinsheim: https://www.swr.de/unternehmen/events/regiotour-bw-meilensteine-2026-100.html • ARD-Podcast-Tipp: "Kontinental-Platten – Podcast für Weltmusik und globale Sounds": https://1.ard.de/kontinental-platten

Newport Folk Festival is famous for the unexpected. You never quite know who might walk onstage.This year, Dave Matthews made his first-ever Newport appearance, joining a long tradition of unforgettable surprises that has included James Taylor, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Dolly Parton and more.In this episode of Americana Curious, Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz pull back the curtain on what really happens at Newport Folk Festival—the surprise guests, spontaneous collaborations, intimate aftershows, and the community of music lovers that makes Newport unlike any other festival.You'll hear what it was like when Dave Matthews suddenly appeared, why some of the world's biggest artists treat Newport differently, and why the festival sells out before a single artist is announced.Plus, Ben and Zach share some of their favorite Newport moments and explain why the real magic may not be the artists onstage at all—it's the people who come back year after year.Follow Americana Curious for more stories behind the artists, songs, and moments that make Americana music special.

Forty years ago, Paul Simon released one of the most unlikely blockbuster albums of the 1980s. Graceland arrived on Aug. 25, 1986, blending Simon's unmistakable songwriting with South African rhythms, zydeco, gospel harmonies and a completely new way of building songs. The result was an album that sounded unlike almost anything else on the radio — and somehow became one of the defining records of the decade. In this episode of Stuck in the '80s, we go track by track through Graceland, from “The Boy in the Bubble” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” to “You Can Call Me Al” and the title track. We also look at the album's controversial origins during apartheid, the musicians who helped shape its sound, its Grammy-winning success and why it still feels so timeless 40 years later. Plus, we ask the bigger question: Where does Paul Simon rank among the greatest songwriters of our lifetime? And don't forget: Stuck in the '80s is sailing again with The '80s Cruise. Join us at sea with some of the biggest stars of the decade, live music, trivia and plenty of '80s insanity. Use promo code STUCK when booking to receive $250 in onboard cabin credit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the start of Russia's war on Ukraine, Moscow's naval blockade threatened the food supply for an estimated 70 million people. A deal was ultimately reached that kept agricultural shipments moving through the Black Sea. But now that deal has broken down, and even commercial ships are increasingly under attack. Martin Griffiths, the former UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, led the task force that helped broker the last grain deal. He joins the show to discuss.  Also on today's show: Singer/songwriter Paul Simon (from the archive); Atlantic staff writer Michael Powell    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forty years ago this month, Paul Simon released Graceland, an album that became one of the defining records of his career, and one of the most celebrated and debated albums of its era. The record would go on to sell millions of copies and win the Grammy for Album of the Year. It would also generate enormous controversy over Simon's decision to record in apartheid South Africa during a cultural boycott. Music historian Ashley Kahn tells the whole complicated story in his new book, Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland. Here Ashley talks about his career, the making of Graceland, Paul Simon's unusual creative process, and the complicated cultural and political questions that have followed the album for forty years. www.third-story.com https://www.wbgo.org/podcast/art-of-the-story/2026-08-19/ashley-kahn-on-the-miracles-and-wonder-of-paul-simons-graceland https://leosidran.substack.com/  

In the mid-1980s, Paul Simon was looking for a way forward. What he found, beginning with a cassette of South African Township Jive, would become ‘Graceland,' an enormously successful album, a political landmark, and the center of a fierce argument about art, politics, and apartheid. In his new book, ‘Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.'

The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member-only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor's Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show - a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. Our special guest this week is Johnny Flynn, who stars in & Sons—A dysfunctional family drama with a twist. His character Richard is one of three long suffering sons to Billy Nighy's A.N. Dyer, a mega-successful novelist turned alcoholic recluse and personal disaster zone. Johnny chats to Simon about the movie, its unusual filmmaking process, and working alongside Nighy, Imelda Staunton, George McKay and Noah Jupe as part of its all-star ensemble cast. Plus we hear a little about his upcoming performances as Paul Simon in South-African-set drama The Road Home, as a beleaguered sheriff in western A Prayer For The Dying, as Dostoevsky in The Idiots, and as Lucuis Malfoy (i.e. Jason Isaacs) in Harry Potter. I do wish someone would give this lad a bit of work, he must be desperate for something to get his teeth into… Mark reviews & Sons, as well as two more of the week's most exciting titles. First up, Coyote vs Acme, a live action animation hybrid that sees Looney Tunes' murderous canine Wile E. Coyote return to the screen in a meta legal drama with the suppliers of his ever-malfunctioning gadgets. Plus, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma (one film not two), a meta-slasher starring Gillian Anderson in which a film director becomes obsessed with casting her ‘final girl' in a classic horror sequel. The most Mark film evz? We'll find out. All that plus the Laughter Lift, the return of Simon after Sanjeev's super subbing last week, and of course your witty, erudite and delightful correspondence. Keep the postbag full please gang! You can find out more about Medi Cinema and donate here: https://www.medicinema.org.uk You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Our Christmas Movie Spectacular is back! It's in Bristol this year on Sunday 6th December. Don't miss it! Here's the link for tickets: https://www.fane.co.uk/kermode-and-mayo Timecodes: 00:06:25 Coyote vs Acme Review 00:14:25 Box Office Top Ten 00:26:58 Johnny Flynn interview 00:42:43 & Sons review 00:59:09 Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commentator, musician, and thrill-seeker Selema Masekela joins the 805 Beer Cold Beer Surf Club with Conner Coffin for a wide-ranging discussion diving into personal growth, pushing boundaries and staying true to his love of surfing. Selema goes over his experience with Team Ignition, where he profiles risk takers by putting himself in their shoes to see what draws people to extreme experiences. Selema and Conner talk about finding success in sports, broadcasting, and a movie role in the popular film Surf's Up after years of adversity and rejection. Selema tells Conner the lengths he took to land a Reebok sponsorship with the Irons brothers. Selema opens up about his heroes, mentors, the friction with father, Hugh Masekela, that shaped their relationship, and what inspires him to take chances and stay unapologetically authentic. New episodes drop every month. Follow, subscribe, and join the Club now. Follow Conner Coffin. Follow Selema Masekela Follow 805 Beer. Get the latest 805 Beer content, the gear, and of course, the beer. Join the conversation, follow the league, and stay updated on all things WSL.

On today's show, Ian Hoch makes the case that younger Democrats should be bold enough to yank away the levers of power without also pushing stupid ideas that will keep Americans far far away from them Then, Ian has on Jed Lipinski, the host of the "Gone South" Audacy original podcast, to talk about the myths, power, and complicated history that still shape the South today, Ashley Kahn, Music historian & professor at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, to look back at the making, controversy, and remarkable legacy of Paul Simon's Graceland.

Forty years ago, Paul Simon released "Graceland," an album that became a massive hit, reshaped his career, introduced millions of listeners to South African music, and sparked a fierce debate over whether he had crossed a political and cultural line to make it. Ashley Kahn was there for part of that story, working on the Graceland tour and later serving as tour manager for Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His new book, "Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland," is about the making, controversy, and legacy of one of the most remarkable albums of the last half-century. Ashley Kahn, music historian & professor at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, joins Ian Hoch to chat about it.

Author Ashley Kahn guests on the Fake Show with host Jim Tofte...enjoy!!!

Pat Carty reviews Days of Miracle and Wonder - Paul Simon and the Trials and Triumphs of Graceland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Kahn was sitting on a terrace in Italy as we talked about his love letter to Paul Simon and the album Graceland, Days of Miracle and Wonder. I couldn't help getting distracted by the fabulous view (an inner sigh as I sat inside at my desk on a beautiful day) but then I realized that his view — his perspective — was something I could internalize and share. Ashley's deep dive into the history of the hit album Graceland — one of my favorites! — made me rethink music history. Our talk was as interesting to me as the beats of the songs and lingered long after the mic turned off, just like Paul Simon's music. ** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights, which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot, 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens. But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#1,121 - Ashley Kahn Ashley Kahn, author of Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trial and Triumph of Graceland joins The Paul Leslie Hour for a fast-paced interview about his new book! Graceland was released August 25, 1986 and would become Paul Simon's most successful and bestselling album with more than 16 million copies sold. It remains influential, often cited and let's not forget... continuously played and enjoyed. Ashley Kahn has had a unique vantage point when the album was being made and has examined the material. Kahn has interviewed many people who played a role in creating Graceland. August 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of that landmark and culturally relevant album. And available now is Ashley Kahn's riveting new book: Days of Miracle and Wonder: Paul Simon and the Trial and Triumph of Graceland. This episode of The Paul Leslie Hour may result in your listening to Paul Simon's Graceland another time. You may hear something you never noticed... or a lyric may strike you just a tad differently. And, you'll certainly want to read Kahn's exciting new book. It's all here, right on The Paul Leslie Hour. The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

An earthquake in western Colombia has killed more than 100 people and caused significant damage. The seven point four magnitude quake's epicentre was in the Choco region between Medellin and Cali - where dozens of buildings have collapsed. We talk to the mayor of Cali, Alejandro Eder.Also in the programme: Police in eastern India have used tear gas and water cannon to disperse thousands of young people protesting against alleged corruption in civil service examinations. And 40 years on from its release, we've been hearing about the singer-songwriter, Paul Simon's controversial album, Graceland, from Ashley Kahn, the former member of the Graceland-tour production team.(Photo: People search through the rubble of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, 10 August 2026. Credit Ernesto Guzman JR/EPA/Shutterstock )

August 7, 2026 Today we look at the top songs debuting on the Billboard chart this week back in 1986, 1996, 2006, & 2016. Dustin, Jason, & Tyler welcome Rob back to the table. We discuss 11 songs from this week in music history, with 7 Top 40s, 2 Top 10s, & 1 #1. We have songs from Breaking Benjain, Dae Dae, Paul Simon, Republica, and more. Want to be cool like us and watch the music videos for all the songs? Then here's a convenient playlist that has them all in order of discussion.

This episode of The Other Side of the Bell, featuring trumpet performer, ensemble leader and recording artist CJ Camerieri, is brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass. This episode also appears as a video episode on our YouTube channel, you can find it here: "CJ Camerieri Trumpet Interview" And, find the expanded show notes, transcript and more photos here --- "If you want to have a career in this, you have to know why you're the right person to call, and why you have a skill set that's exactly right for this particular thing. It's hard to make a living at it if they can just hire a different person and pay 'em less." - CJ Camerieri Julliard grad, Grammy winner, collaborator with Bon Iver, Paul Simon, Rufus Wainwright, Sufjan Stevens, Ben Folds, Bruce Hornsby and so many more, CJ Camerieri is the personification of passion: starting piano lessons at 4 years old and never looking back. But it's one thing to be music-obsessed from childhood, it's another to forge a successful, sustainable career in a cutthroat industry. Our conversation today is a fascinating and introspective look into the the business side of music: the back end, the royalties, the songwriting credits, the mindset and the versatility required to succeed and thrive. For CJ, this has meant being adaptable, embracing different styles of music, being open to change and doing things that others may be less interested in. But also, always, doing it for joy, not just a paycheque. You'll rarely meet someone more passionate about trying new things and taking on new challenges. Hence the formation in 2008 of yMusic, "A chamber ensemble with a unique mission: to work on both sides of the classical/popular music divide, without sacrificing rigor, virtuosity, charisma or style." The threads of yMusic are woven throughout our conversation today. Transitioning to a new music scene can reignite your passion, while touring teaches practical lessons about maintaining your craft. CJ will inspire you with his insight and innovation! About CJ Camerieri: Since graduating from The Juilliard School in 2004 with a degree in Classical Trumpet Performance, CJ Camerieri has become an esteemed artist, songwriter, producer, and an indispensable collaborator for some of the most important artists of our time. Camerieri is a two-time Grammy award winner (Best New Artist, 2011 and Best Alternative Album, 2011) and a co-founder of the acclaimed contemporary classical sextet yMusic (who the New Yorker has called "six contemporary classical polymaths who playfully overstep the boundaries of musical genres"). Camerieri has toured the world as a core member of Paul Simon's band since 2013 and with artists such as Bon Iver, Sufjan Stevens, Ben Folds, Plastic Ono Band, and Sting, among many others. He has contributed to over 300 recordings and has commissioned over 100 new works of chamber music featuring the trumpet, including pieces by Andrew Norman, Gabriella Smith, Nico Muhly, Marcos Balter, Ryan Lott, and Missy Mazzoli. In 2021 Camerieri debuted his solo project CARM, which was highlighted by performances on The Colbert Show and Tiny Desk Concert. For Paul Simon's "Farewell Tour" in 2018, Camerieri brought yMusic into Simon's touring band. This resulted in contemporary classical arrangements of the artist's iconic songs being performed in arenas around the world, as well as in featured performances on Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Show. His trio project, Heavy MakeUp, featuring himself, Edie Brickell, and Trever Hagen just released their second full length record on Sony Records. Camerieri is also an accomplished French Horn player, keyboardist, arranger, composer, and improviser—comfortable in all styles and genres of music. In addition, Camerieri has held numerous chairs on Broadway; played principal trumpet with orchestras such as Orpheus, The Knights, and Orchestra of St. Lukes; and has written arrangements for many types of ensembles on countless recordings and performances.   Episode Links: yMusic: https://www.ymusicensemble.com Linktree: linktr.ee/CJ_Camerieri Instagram: @carm_band Bob Reeves Brass Events and Appearances: Bob Reeves Brass pre-owned instruments, find your next treasure! https://trumpetmouthpiece.com/collections/used-instruments   Podcast Credits: "A Room with a View" - composed and performed by Howie Shear Podcast Host - John Snell Cover Photo Credit - Courtesy CJ Camerieri Audio Engineer - Ted Cragg