musichistorian:

Homeless, Paul Simon/Ladysmith Black Mambazo 

“Graceland provides ample evidence of healing harmonies, vocal and otherwise. Early in the collaboration, Joseph Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo hugged Simon, the only white person he’d ever embraced.” 

{“Ladysmith” is the name of the township (segregated slum) the group is from in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. Mambazo means an ox, signifying strength.}