Paul Simon: Graceland
Series about the creation of some classic rock albums. This edition looks at how Paul Simon's Graceland made an enormous impact with its blend of rock and African rhythms.
Since its release in 1986, Paul Simon's Graceland has had an enormous impact on rock music with its blend of rock and African rhythms. Simon and engineer Roy Halee demonstrate the multi-tracking and mixing of the album and reveal the inspiration behind the songs, and composer Philip Glass assesses the album's place in musical history. Featuring interviews with major artists involved in the album, including Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo and guitarist Ray Phiri, who shatter the myth about their relationship with Simon.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Director | Jeremy Marre |
| Executive Producer | Nick de Grunwald |
| Producer | Jeremy Marre |
Broadcasts
- Fri 25 Nov 2016 21:00
- Sun 27 Nov 2016 20:00
- Fri 15 Jun 2018 21:00
- Sat 16 Jun 2018 00:30
- Sun 14 Oct 2018 00:45
- Fri 29 Mar 2019 23:25
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