Getting Ready For Christmas Day

Paul Simon plus an African American  preacher Rev J M Gates speaking in 1941 present a most imaginative take on preparing for Christmas in any year.   Image “Christmas Tree” by cogito ergo imago is licensed...

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Scarborough Fair

An unusual extra voice for this classic, but  Andy, Paul and Art can sing in superb harmony. Enjoy…   “Andy Williams Album Cover” by McCoyCreations is licensed under CC BY 2.0  

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The Swan Silvertones

Listen to this tremendously influential African American Gospel group. They had a distinctive style and impacted Paul Simon and many other artists.   Image Commons CC BY-NC 2.0

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Hugh blows hard

Hugh Masekela played trumpet for a lifetime.  He would have been 80 this month.  His music still continues to bring joy even after his death in January 2018.  In the film below, he talks about the ‘old geezers’ of...

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I’m Going to Graceland

Paul Simon is one of my musical heroes.  I have had the privilege seen his wonderful band perform outdoors at Edinburgh castle.  I have bought his records.  I am a fan. To say he is an impressive songwriter, guitarist and...

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