Guardian Music — Yes, Ireland's collapse is a sad story but please, Stacey, less of the sad-eyed emoting'The countryside is dying, stone houses in decay," sang Martin, genial host of the local in a County Clare village. "The older folks are dying and the youths are g... more info

Guardian Music — Never mind the grammar, here's a South African artist making music that is genuinely striking and – just possibly – uniqueHometown: Cape Town, South Africa.The lineup: Yannick Iluga (vocals, instruments, production).The background: As soon as we ... more info

DrownedInSound — There are moments on Paul Simon’s Graceland when it sounds transcendent. There are others when it just sounds vibrant and alive, impervious to any wider concerns or political firestorms. This 25th Anniversary Edition, with accompanying documentary ... more info

Consequence of Sound — The story, the sounds, and the controversy. more info

Consequence of Sound — Find your inner Paul Simon. more info

Popdose — While Paul Simon's Graceland celebrates its 25th anniversary, a group of musicians rediscovers the bonds between Appalachia and Nepal more info

USA Today Music — Even 25 years after album, the controversy surrounding it doesn't make sense to him. more info

DrownedInSound — To celebrate the release (it came out yesterday!), we have been given a pair of tickets to Hard Rock Calling on 15th July to see Paul Simon perform Graceland live. Blimey! One winner gets those tickets, plus them and the four runners up will win copi... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Paul Simon's 'Graceland' album is being saluted with a 25th anniversary box set. The four-disc 'Graceland' set includes the documentary 'Under African Skies' and other bonus features. more info

The Late Greats — Here is another cover from Paul Simon’s “Graceland” – this time the title track by John Shannon and Friends. more info