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Who are some of the musicians that helped Paul Simon with Rhythm of the Saints?
I love the album Rhythm of the Saints. The beat is just fantastic. I know that some other musicians and performers helped Paul Simon out with this, but unfortunately, I don't recall any of the names. I'd like to see what else is out there by these performers, because this music is just something extraordinary.
Is there any information on the names of the people or groups that helped with this album?
Is there any information on the names of the people or groups that helped with this album?
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Paul Simon corroborated with Latin American musicians and rhythms which characterized "The Rhythm of the Saints" album. He partnered with Afro-Brazilian superstars Grupo Culturna Olodum masters for the heavily percussive sub-styles.
Brazilian singer and songwriter Milton Nascimento co-wrote the "Spirit Voices" and contributed some vocals too.
Mandolin and guitarra baiana master Armandinhoalso made guest appearances. Afro-Cuban drummer Franciso Aguabella and Giovanni Hidalgo a drummer from Puerto Rico. Nana Vasconcelos, master of percussion and jazz guitarist Rafael Rabelo are also collaborator of the album.
The album is not entirely Brazilian but there are also US saxophonist Michael Brecker and other horn players who contributed as session musician. American roots rock guitarist J.J. Cale, R&B keyboards player Greg Phillinganes and jazz drummer Steve Gadd also made their contributions. Synthesizer player Adrian Belew who played on Graceland is also credited on ""Spirit Voices"".
"She Moves On" was a duet with Charlotte Mbango.
Brazilian singer and songwriter Milton Nascimento co-wrote the "Spirit Voices" and contributed some vocals too.
Mandolin and guitarra baiana master Armandinhoalso made guest appearances. Afro-Cuban drummer Franciso Aguabella and Giovanni Hidalgo a drummer from Puerto Rico. Nana Vasconcelos, master of percussion and jazz guitarist Rafael Rabelo are also collaborator of the album.
The album is not entirely Brazilian but there are also US saxophonist Michael Brecker and other horn players who contributed as session musician. American roots rock guitarist J.J. Cale, R&B keyboards player Greg Phillinganes and jazz drummer Steve Gadd also made their contributions. Synthesizer player Adrian Belew who played on Graceland is also credited on ""Spirit Voices"".
"She Moves On" was a duet with Charlotte Mbango.
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