Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Paul Simon ha said he plans to take his iconic album from 1986, Graceland, on the road in 2012, to mark the 25th anniversary of his 1987 tour for the album. The tour is currently under development... more info

Stereogum — Paul Simon plans to release a box set commemorating the 25th anniversary of his seminal Graceland sometime next spring, and that release will be accompanied by a tour. The box set will include a documentary by director Joe Berlinger, who documented a... more info

NME — The legendary songwriter is set to take the 1986 classic on the road more info

Altsounds — Raul Midón - who critics have compared to Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Donny Hathaway - may be the most compelling “triple threat” to come along in years - a show-stopping guitarist, brilliant pop/soul/jazz vocalist, and... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Bert Jansch dies of cancer at 67. British folk guitarist Jansch influenced musicians from Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, Donovan, Paul Simon to contemporary players such as Devendra Banhart. more info

Guardian Music — Innovative and influential folk musician and founder member of the groundbreaking band PentangleOf all the guitarists to emerge from the early days of the British folk music revival, it was Bert Jansch, who has died aged 67, who had the most sustaine... more info

Guardian Music — Pioneering folk guitarist dies following two-year battle with cancerBert Jansch, a leading figure in the British folk revival of the 60s and one of the most respected musicians of his generation, has died aged 67 following a long battle with cancer.A... more info

ContactMusic — Veteran musician Paul Simon has been honoured for his career achievements with an induction into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences The singersongwriter was among a number of scientists intellectuals artists and writers who were in... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Lagniappe (la·gniappe) noun ˈlan-ˌyap,’ – 1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit. 2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus. Welcome to the fourth installment of the Lagniappe Sessions in which we invite some of our favorite art... more info

ContactMusic — Gospel star Jessy Dixon has died at his home in Chicago Illinois He was 73 The singersongwriter who frequently collaborated with Paul Simon and was once a member of Earth Wind and Fire composed gospel standards like Sit At His Feet and be Blessed I..... more info