Boyd, Jean Ann.Greer, Jonathan David.Baylor University. School of Music.2007-01-112017-04-072007-01-112017-04-072006-082007-01-11http://hdl.handle.net/2104/4854Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-68).Paul Simon's Graceland album is one of the most controversial rock-and-roll albums in history because of its strong connection with South Africa during the apartheid. Simon's interest in South African music led him to record the album, which became a collaboration between South African popular music and American rock-and-roll music. Through the album, Simon makes a social statement, but because of the political issues within South Africa during the release of Graceland, many believe the album also makes a political statement. Graceland not only makes the strong social statement Simon intended, but also provides an important political statement on apartheid in South Africa.v, 68 p. : music.128596 bytes1004209 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.World music -- Political aspects --- South Africa.Popular music -- Political aspects --- South Africa.Simon, Paul, 1941-ThesisWorldwide access