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“Graceland,” Paul Simon

Posted by on Jan 16, 2012 in Featured, Music | Comments Off on “Graceland,” Paul Simon

From the title track on, “Graceland” showcased Paul Simon’s willingness to experiment. Much of it was recorded in South...

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Music: Zydeco

Posted by on Apr 18, 2011 in Music | Comments Off on Music: Zydeco

It’s the ultimate feel-good music from Louisiana Cajun and Creole country. Using the accordion as its featured instrument, Zydeco...

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