Paul Simon

Paul Simon’s ‘Graceland’ was born 30 years ago — and ‘world music’ grew with it

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Thirty years ago, Paul Simon released the album “Graceland.” He recorded it in South Africa, in the thick of the anti-apartheid struggle there.

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Cyro Baptista

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Cyro Baptista

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Brazilian-born Cyro Baptista was named the 2007 Percussionist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. He’s on Fair Game to discuss his music, and his latest album, Banquet of the Spirits.

Cyro Baptista

August 14, 2013

Brazilian-born Cyro Baptista was named the 2007 Percussionist of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. He’s on Fair Game to discuss his music, and his latest album, Banquet of the Spirits.

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