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Paul Simon - Graceland (w/ guest Jesse Jackson)

Paul Simon - Graceland (w/ guest Jesse Jackson)

FromThe Great Albums


Paul Simon - Graceland (w/ guest Jesse Jackson)

FromThe Great Albums

ratings:
Length:
115 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Podcaster Jesse Jackson (Set Lusting Bruce, Next Stop Everywhere) joins Bill and Brian to discuss Paul Simon's Graceland (1986, Warner Bros.). Bill, Brian, and Jesse talk about the world-spanning influences on the music like zydeco, isicathamiya, and mbaqanga, the political difficulties and possible faux pas Simon faced with apartheid South Africa, Ray Phiri's take on that and his great guitar riffs, that bass fill Bakithi Kumalo knocked out of the park, the King of the Bayou Clifton Chenier, maybe a few name drops for the Boss himself, and much more as we make our way through the album track by track! And, of course, check out this week's sponsor: Blind Tiger Record Club!
Released:
Apr 16, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Two indie rock musicians, Bill Lambusta and Brian Erickson, dive into great rock and pop music, having a conversation about how it connects to their lives through the lens of the medium they care for most, the album. Episodes frequently include guest contributions from musicians, podcasters, and journalists and always culminate in a track by track review.