Paul Simon

WATCH: Paul Simon And Wynton Marsalis Talk Music

Posted 05.31.2012

"Musicians that have played with him love him and respect him in a way...[that] you can't buy," jazz musician Wynton Marsalis says of fellow artist Pa...

SF's Swankiest Party Hits This Weekend

Aaron Sankin | Posted 05.30.2012

Fact: Everything is better when done wearing a tuxedo. Think about James Bond. How much less awesome would James Bond be if he saved the world in a...

'Under African Skies': A Documentary Film Review

Zorianna Kit | Posted 05.24.2012

Zorianna Kit

The documentary pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of Graceland and chronicles Paul Simon's 2011 visit to South Africa since the '80s to reunite with the album's musicians.

Storm & Grace: A Conversation With Lisa Marie Presley, Plus A.J. Croce Heads East in May

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.21.2012

Mike Ragogna

Because of the organic-ness and the honesty and the Lisa Marie Presley presence on the recordings, do you feel like this might be the closest to the vibe -- not necessarily the recordings -- of what your dad, Elvis, was trying to do?

Gil Evans' Centennial Tribute, Plus a Conversation With John Pizzarelli and Jon Cleary's Video Exclusive

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.14.2012

Mike Ragogna

John Pizzarelli: Favorite album of all time? ... Abbey Road is pretty close to the top of the list. It's funny. You could say Abbey Road or you could say In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning, because they're the types of records you put on and say, 'Oh, I'll just listen to one or two tracks.'

2 Men, 10 Strings, $332,000

AP | Posted 05.08.2012

STOCKHOLM — Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and cellist Yo-Yo Ma have won the 2012 Polar Music Prize, Sweden's most prestigious award for musicians...

Love, Leadership and Facebook Privacy Settings

Tom Fox | Posted 05.04.2012

Tom Fox

Jon Leibowitz is the chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. Prior to his tenure at the FTC, Leibowitz served as the democratic chief counsel and st...

Michael Hogan

Paul Simon Plays Intimate Show At Turkana Basin Institute Fundraiser

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael Hogan | Posted 05.03.2012

Dr. Richard Leakey is the first to admit that his friendship with Paul Simon is unlikely. "I really don't like music and he really doesn't like old bo...

Improving Maternal Healthcare, One Song at a Time

Kristi York Wooten | Posted 05.01.2012

Kristi York Wooten

Did you know that every 90 seconds a woman dies from pregnancy-related causes? Every Mother Counts is dedicated to increasing education and support for reducing maternal mortality through programs around the world.

Paul Simon With Wynton Marsalis and the JALC Orchestra at the Rose Theater

Ralph A. Miriello | Posted 04.23.2012

Ralph A. Miriello

The evening was a easily one of this year's musical highlights that will not long be forgotten by those who were lucky enough to attend. A musical coup for Mr. Marsalis and the JALC.

Look Out Now!: Conversations With the Gaddabouts' Edie Brickell & Steve Gadd, Plus Eric Hutchinson

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.18.2012

Mike Ragogna

After 40 years, the Eagles are touring in countries in which they never previously performed. Last year was mainland China and this year, it's the Middle East and South Africa.

PLAYLIST: 14 Amazingly Poetic Songs

Posted 04.11.2012

To celebrate National Poetry Month, we've created a playlist of our favorite lyrical poetry. Combining words and music from four decades of writing, i...

Bill Clinton Earns More Than Paul McCartney In Celeb Charity Auction

Posted 02.23.2012

High-bidding fans had the chance to jam with Paul Simon, hang backstage with Paul McCartney and fly through California with Harrison Ford. But when i...

SNL Scorecard: Is Maya Rudolph Linsane?

Mike Ryan | Posted 04.20.2012

Mike Ryan

So, the talk this week centered on the question of "will she or won't she" in relation to Maya Rudolph's Whitney Houston impression -- and thankfull...

S. African Musician Goes Back To School At 60

AP | DONNA BRYSON | Posted 04.17.2012

JOHANNESBURG — The 60-year-old beloved South African musician shows up five days a week to sit behind a scarred desk in a bare-bones classroom, ...

Grammytech 1: A Conversation With Musical Director, Engineer & Producer Phil Ramone

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.14.2012

Mike Ragogna

Over the next two weeks, I'm going to share a series of interviews with some of the music industry's heroes and working stiffs who literally brought you this year's awesome Grammy Awards with nary a hiccup. First up at bat is Phil Ramone.

"Midnight Blue" & Beyond: A Conversation With Melissa Manchester

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.09.2012

Mike Ragogna

"One of the things that I learned from Paul Simon's class is that all the stories have been told, it's the way you tell that story that's your thumbprint. That's really the job of the writer."

From Graceland To A Galaxy To Further Explorations: Chatting With Jeff Lorber And Eddie Gomez, Plus Paul Simon's Classic Turns 25

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.19.2012

Mike Ragogna

Man, it was 25 years ago. The Grammy-winning album Graceland -- following what was arguably Paul's best album to that point, Hearts And Bones -- helped change the rules of pop music and politics.

The Return of the Blues Wanderer: A Conversation With Dion, Plus Anthony Green's Beautiful Things Album Streamer

Mike Ragogna | Posted 03.11.2012

Mike Ragogna

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Get Boxed In: A Few Last Minute Musical Gift Suggestions

David Wild | Posted 02.21.2012

David Wild

If you feel the need to buy someone you love a product from which I in no way personally profit, then here are a few more decidedly last-minute musical gift suggestions from a lazy idiot who still hasn't done his holiday shopping.

2011: What Were The 11 Best Albums This Year?

Jeff Pollack | Posted 01.30.2012

Jeff Pollack

Everyone is about to release their picks for 2011 and looking back I'd like to say it was a good year for new music, but it really wasn't. There were,...

WATCH: Africans And Americans Cover 'Call Me Al' To Raise Poverty Awareness

Posted 01.10.2012

To show how connected we all are in the fight to end poverty, Mama Hope brings Africans and Americans together to cover Paul Simon's "Call Me Al." ...

Paul Simon, Poet Laureate: Songwriter Makes the Case

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 12.26.2011

Jesse Kornbluth

2011-10-26-Screenshot20111026at10.32.03AM.jpg The proof is right in the open, for all who have ears -- Paul Simon, Poet Laureate.

Getting In Touch With Your Inner Teen: Why Music Is Forever

Michael Sigman | Posted 12.25.2011

Michael Sigman

Our pop treasures are still an essential part of who we are, so when we sit on that park bench we can remember them in all their detailed glory -- without CDs, iTunes or iPods.

Live Music In LA: St. Vincent, Paul Simon & Gold Panda

| Katie Bain | Posted 12.18.2011

There’s much to choose from this week, with a flurry of shows worthy of your attendance all falling on the same darn nights. Pick wisely, and rememb...