John Legend Cast As Harry Belafonte In New Movie About Paul Simon’s Graceland Era
30 Jul 2026 · Stereogum
When was the last time that you listened to Paul Simon's Graceland? I revisited it pretty recently, and god, what an album. Just an incredible collection of songs. Graceland was a critical and commercial smash when it came out in 1986. But at the time of its release, the record also existed within a thorny landscape of racial politics. Simon was inspired by the township music of apartheid-era Sout…
