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'Under African Skies' Recognized At Newport Beach Film Festival

ca_admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:41:56 +0000

The documentary film "Under African Skies," which tells the story of Paul Simon's groundbreaking album, "Graceland," has won a Festival Honors Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Filmmaking (Music)" from the Newport Beach Film Festival!

Paul Simon Honored With 2012 Polar Music Prize

ca_admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:37:13 +0000

Paul Simon and Yo-Yo Ma have been named the Laureates of the Polar Music Prize 2012.

Paul Simon Citation:
The Polar Music Prize 2012 is awarded to Paul Simon. Nobody else is more deserving of the epithet of “world-class songwriter.” For five decades, Paul Simon has built bridges not only over troubled waters but over entire oceans by (re)joining the world’s continents with his music.
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Paul Simon Comments On The Passing Of Pete Fornatale (August 23, 1945 – April 26, 2012)

ca_admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:13:09 +0000

"It’s a very sad day for radio. New York has lost one of its most acclaimed and wonderful radio personalities. He did great interviews. He really knew his era and his music. Very sad, he will be missed."

'Under African Skies' Wins Nashville Film Festival Award

ca_admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:10:36 +0000

"Under African Skies," which chronicles the creation and lasting influence of Paul Simon's "Graceland," has won the Nashville Film Festival's Gibson Impact of Music Award as best music documentary film.
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Paul Simon's Graceland: Boy In The Bubble - Watch Video

ca_admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:15:33 +0000

In this new video about the making of "Graceland," Paul Simon discusses the song "Boy In The Bubble" and how he made the track and wrote the song afterward.

Paul Simon 'Graceland' Makes Top 5 'Best Of Rock' List At Rolling Stone

ca_admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:14:41 +0000

The April 26th issue of Rolling Stone, now on newsstands, includes an article about the 25th anniversary of Paul Simon's "Graceland" as one of the best things in rock right now. The magazine highlights the documentary film "Under African Skies," upcoming anniversary editions available June 5th, and European tour dates featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Here is an excerpt from the article:
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Paul Simon Confirms Extra Show July 13th At The O2 Dublin

ca_admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:19:55 +0000

Due to popular demand, Paul Simon has added an extra concert date on July 13th in Dublin, Ireland at The O2. The show will cover songs from throughout his illustrious career, as well as a special performance of the "Graceland" album in its entirety featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Tickets will go on sale at Ticketmaster.ie on Wednesday, April 18th.

'Under African Skies' Wins Audience Award At Cleveland International Film Festival

ca_admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:19:08 +0000

The documentary "Under African Skies," about the making of Paul Simon's "Graceland" album, was the audience choice for best film at the 36th annual Cleveland International Film Festival! The event wrapped up Sunday after screening more than 320 feature and short films. This is the second audience award that "Under African Skies" has won in recent weeks -- it earned the audience award at SXSW last month.
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Paul Simon: The Story Of Graceland - Watch Video

ca_admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:18:04 +0000

Paul Simon is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his monumental album Graceland with collector's editions and the new documentary film "Under African Skies" by two-time Emmy, Peabody Award winner and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger. Watch this new video about "The Story Of Graceland."

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Paul Simon's 'Graceland' 25th Anniversary Editions To Be Released June 5th

ca_admin — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:09:42 +0000

25th ANNIVERSARY OF PAUL SIMON'S GRACELAND CELEBRATED WITH THEATRICAL SCREENINGS AND PRIMETIME TELEVISION SPECIAL OF "UNDER AFRICAN SKIES" DOCUMENTARY; RELEASE OF 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITIONS: CD/DVD, BOX SET, VINYL AND BLU-RAY DISC

"Under African Skies," New Documentary About Graceland From Two-Time Emmy, Peabody Award Winner And Oscar Nominated Filmmaker Joe Berlinger

A Premiere Television Event on A&E Following Limited Theatrical Run
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Paul Simon Confirmed To Headline Hard Rock Calling 2012 On July 15th In Hyde Park

ca_admin — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:59:49 +0000

Hard Rock International and Live Nation confirmed that Paul Simon will headline Hard Rock Calling 2012 on Sunday 15 July in London’s Hyde Park. The evening will include a special performance of ‘Graceland’, featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo, in addition to songs spanning his illustrious career.
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Paul Simon Graceland Documentary Screenings At SXSW March 13-16

ca_admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:21:16 +0000

"Under African Skies" will be screened this week at South By Southwest, the annual music, film and interactive festival held in Austin, Texas. The critically acclaimed documentary by Academy Award-nominated director Joe Berlinger tells the story of the making of Paul Simon's "Graceland," the political debate that followed, and Paul's return to South Africa in 2011. The documentary will be screened at the following times:

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