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It's Kind of a Funny Story
Kind of Funny Pod
29 episodes
5 days ago
What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each week, Mariam and Aisha jump on long-distance calls to discuss the moments in history where pop culture and politics collide, and what it means for fans everywhere.
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What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each week, Mariam and Aisha jump on long-distance calls to discuss the moments in history where pop culture and politics collide, and what it means for fans everywhere.
Show more...
Politics
News
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Going to Graceland
It's Kind of a Funny Story
1 hour 5 minutes 13 seconds
4 years ago
Going to Graceland

In 1985, American artist Paul Simon travelled to South Africa to record his groundbreaking album "Graceland" - in the middle of a UN cultural boycott. The album was a resounding success for Paul and the South African artists involved, but it raises questions about the meaning of art and collaboration in the midst of a struggle for civil rights. We get into his biography, his relationship with Art Garfunkel, and the legacy of apartheid in South Africa. 

Further Reading:

  • Paul Simon: The Life
  • Under African Skies [2012]
  • When Little Steven got Paul Simon’s name off a hit list (Africa is a Country)
  • On Hearing My Father’s Legacy in Vampire Weekend (Pitchfork)

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It's Kind of a Funny Story
What if your favourite pop star performed for a dictator? How do you feel about movie stars commenting about global affairs on Twitter? Did you know a top supermodel has testified at The Hague? Each week, Mariam and Aisha jump on long-distance calls to discuss the moments in history where pop culture and politics collide, and what it means for fans everywhere.