Paul Simonfirst gained world wide recognition as the writing talent behind the popular American folk-rockduo Simon & Garfunkelformed with fellow musician Art Garfunkel. When Simon & Garfunkel split in 1970, Simon quickly began his solo career with the release of the self-titled album, . This was followed by and , both of which featured chart-topping hits such as Loves Me Like A Rockand Kodachrome. In 1986 Simon released the immensely popular , which featured the groundbreaking use of African rhythms and performers Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In 1990, he followed up Gracelandwith the successor album which featured Brazilian and Cajun musical themes.
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