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Hugh Masekela (1939 – 2018)
Hugh Masekela taught me more about South African culture and politics than anyone I ever met. A great musician and songwriter, he was also one of the wittiest people I’ve known. I never had a bad moment in his company.…
Vincent Nguini 1952-2017
Vincent Nguini, a guitarist and composer from Cameroon best known for his long tenure in Paul Simon’s band, died on Dec. 8 in Abadiânia, Brazil. He was 65.
… Mr. Nguini, who performed worldwide with Mr. Simon and recorded extensively …
Dr. Irwin Redlener’s New Book, ‘The Future Of Us’
Dr. Irwin Redlener, co-founder of Children’s Health Fund, has written an insightful new book, “The Future of Us – What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America.”
“A co-founder with Dr. Redlener of Children’s Health Fund, I have watched …
Paul Simon and E.O. Wilson at 92Y Talks in New York City, November 19
E.O. Wilson and Paul Simon in Conversation: Life, Creativity and the Future of the Planet
Famed biologist and conservationist E. O. Wilson is joined by his friend, legendary musician/songwriter Paul Simon, for a wide-ranging conversation about life on …