Paul Simon is arguably one of the great songwriters in the last hundred years. His 16 Grammy Awards, induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, selection as a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer inductee, and recipient of the Library of Congress’s first Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in 2007 are only a partial list of his accomplishments. After his highly successful career as part of Simon and Garfunkel, he pursued a solo career that now spans more than fifty years. He has remained an innovative songwriter, singer, and musician. Simon is a master of a wide range of genres, including African, Reggae, Latin, Gospel and more. Together we’ll listen to and discuss some of his masterpieces. Class participation is encouraged.
