Paul Simon and Friends: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song

In May 2007, the Library of Congress gathered an unprecedented group of musicians together in Washington DC to honor Simon as the 1st recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. Marc Anthony, Shawn Colvin, Art Garfunkel, Alison Krauss, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Stevie Wonder, Bob Costas, Jerry Douglas, Stephen Marley, Dixie Hummingbirds, Billy Collins, Buckwheat Zydeco, Yolanda Adams, Jessy Dixon, Dianne Reeves, the Muppets, and Philip Glass joined Paul onstage in a multicultural tribute. This gala event was captured with 5.1 Surround Sound. Also included are archival performances with George Harrison and Miriam Makeba, plus tribute to Joe DiMaggio taped at Yankee Stadium.

Director: Linda Mendoza
Producer: Allen Kelman
Actor: Alison Krauss
Actor: Bob Costas
Actor: Jerry Douglas
Actor: Lyle Lovett
Actor: Shawn Colvin
Actor: Bill Collins
Actor: Buckwheat Zydeco
Actor: Dianne Reeves
Actor: George Harrison
Actor: James Taylor
Actor: Jessy Dixon
Actor: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Actor: Marc Anthony
Actor: Miriam Makeba
Actor: Paul Simon
Actor: Stephen Marley
Actor: The Dixie Hummingbirds
Actor: Yolanda Adams