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Graceland by Paul Simon


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Graceland introduced global sounds to mainstream Western audiences in a way that felt organic rather than exploitative. The conversations about cultural appropriation, artistic responsibility, and the relationship between art and politics continue to resonate. Simon's approach — collaborative rather than extractive, respectful of his influences while transforming them into something new — has become a model for thoughtful cross-cultural artistic endeavours. Yet the complex questions raised by the album's creation remain relevant in a world still grappling with power imbalances and cultural exchange. 

Featured songs:

The Boy In The Bubble
I Know What I Know
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
You Can Call Me Al
Homeless
Graceland

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Classic Albums. Hosted by Stevie NixBy Stevie Nix