‘The Concert In Hyde Park’ captures the magic of Paul’s incredible performance at the Hard Rock Calling festival in London in 2012, hailed as “one of the landmark concerts of his career” by The Guardian. This 2CD/DVD or Blu-ray set includes a thrilling performance of the album ‘Graceland’ with the original musicians who recorded the album, plus a full set of career-spanning hits. Available now: LegacyRecordings.lnk.to/paul-simon-hydepark | Paul Simon

Paul Simon’s “Graceland” album hit the airwaves 35 years ago this week. The groundbreaking album blended South African street music with his iconic lyrical style, generated new interest in world music on Western radio and won a Grammy in 1987. Here’s the backstory behind this classic album, including the backlash Paul Simon received for recording with artists in South Africa, breaking a cultural boycott against apartheid. | AARP