Vampire Weekend appeared back in 2008, with an album full to the brim with what essentially sounded like covers from Paul Simon's seminal Graceland album.
But there are now a whole host of other groups who perform in a similar vein, all parading their afro-influenced music and their worship of PS. Here are a few:
THE RUBY SUNS
New Zealand's Ruby Suns have been creating heavenly beach sounds since 2005. This is 'cranberry', a joyous song from their third album Fight Softly, highlighted here for its Afro-beats and catchy chorus. (It gets pretty meaty from 1.55 onwards)
KISSES
On the verge of releasing their debut album, I present to you LA duo Kisses. Think a Toumani Diabete-influenced Hot Chip, or New Order. This is pop delight in an African nutshell.
HERE WE GO MAGIC
The brainchild of Brooklyn's Luke Temple, Here We Go Magic released Pigeons, their second LP this year. Complex guitar, strolling bass and pretty unsubtle 'OH-OH's = African-influenced pop at its best.
TANLINES
With their smooth anthemic voices and African rhythms, another NY band awash with synthesized bongos, owing much to Graceland, are Tanlines:
CLOUD CONTROL
....are basically Vampire Weekend.
