"Graceland" is the seventh solo studio album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. Produced by Simon and engineered by Roy Halee, it was released on August 25, 1986, by Warner Bros. Records. The album features a blend of genres, including pop, rock, a cappella, and zydeco, as well as South African styles such as isicathamiya and mbaqanga.
 
Simon faced criticism from organizations such as Artists United Against Apartheid for breaking the cultural boycott of South Africa due to its apartheid policy. Simon argued that "Graceland" was a political statement that showcased collaboration between black and white musicians and raised international awareness of apartheid. While some praised him for popularizing African music in the West, others accused him of cultural appropriation.
 
"Graceland" became Simon's most successful studio album, selling an estimated 16 million copies worldwide. It received widespread acclaim, won the 1987 Grammy for Album of the Year, and is frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time. In 2006, it was added to the U.S. National Recording Registry as "culturally, historically, or aesthetically important."