Paul Simon’s newest honor locations him amongst public figures effectively outdoors the music business. He is that this yr’s winner of PEN America’s PEN/Audible Literary Service Award, which beforehand has been given to former President Barack Obama, the late Nobel laureate Toni Morrison and Stephen King amongst others.
The 82-year-old Simon is thought for such basic songs as “Bridge Over Troubled Water” and “The Sound of Silence” and for his globe-spanning musical tastes, from Brazil to South Africa to his native New York City. Later this month, he can be featured within the MGM+ docuseries “In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon.”
“Paul Simon has inspired fans worldwide with lyrics and songs that entire generations know by heart and can recognize from the very first notes,” PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said in a statement. “His fascination with different cultures, traditions and rhythms have helped open our ears and minds to essential musical traditions. We are elated to pay tribute to this unparalleled creative artist whose music, along with his commitment to humane values and humanitarian causes, has made him a cultural icon.”
Simon will obtain his award at PEN’s annual gala, to be held May 16 on the American Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. Last yr, PEN introduced the literary prize to a longtime buddy of Simon’s, “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels.
On Thursday, PEN additionally introduced it was presenting its Business Visionary award to Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and writer of The Wall Street Journal. PEN, a distinguished advocate without cost expression, cited his efforts to deliver in regards to the launch of Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been held in Russia for practically a yr on allegations of espionage.
“At a time when facts and truth are in question, the Wall Street Journal’s role as a source of credible, reported news is indispensable,” PEN President Jennifer Finney Boylan said in a statement. “Almar’s commitment to delivering trusted news and information and building sustainable news operations is a lifelong calling. His fierce support for press freedom and for Evan has been inspiring.”
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