Released in August 1986 via Warner Bros. Paul Simon's seventh studio album as a solo performer. Produced by Simon.
Reissued on vinyl via Legacy in 2017.
Graceland features an eclectic mixture of genres, including pop, rock, acappella, zydeco and mbaganga. Simon wrote songs inspired by the recordings made in Johannesburg, collaborating with African and American artists. He received criticism for breaking the cultural boycott of South Africa because of its policy of apartheid.