Under African Skies

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"Under African Skies" is a song by Paul Simon from his acclaimed 1986 album "Graceland," noted for its fusion of American folk-rock with South African musical influences.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf song
album Graceland
artist Paul Simon
associatedWith anti-apartheid cultural context
associatedWork Graceland (album)
linked to: Graceland
composer Paul Simon
countryOfOrigin United States
genre folk rock
pop rock
worldbeat
hasCriticalReception critically acclaimed
hasInstrumentation backing vocals
bass guitar
drums
guitars
percussion
hasMusicalInfluence South African music
Zulu choral music
mbaqanga
hasStyleCharacteristic call-and-response vocals
melodic guitar lines
polyrhythmic grooves
hasTheme South African life
apartheid-era South Africa
cultural exchange
exile and homecoming
memory
hasType album track
includedIn 1986 studio album Graceland
includedInRanking critical lists of standout Graceland tracks
includedInTour Graceland tour setlist
language English
lyricist Paul Simon
medium studio recording
notableFor appearance on the acclaimed album Graceland
fusion of American folk-rock with South African musical styles
partOf Graceland
performer Paul Simon
publisher Warner Bros. Records
recordedFor Warner Bros. Records
recordingLocation Johannesburg (partial)
New York City (partial)
linked to: New York City
releaseYear 1986
writer Paul Simon

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Graceland hasPart Under African Skies