Simon was given a tape of mbaqanga music, describing it as “very good summer music, happy music,” according to a 1986 profile from Rolling Stone. Producer Hilton Rosenthal then encouraged ...

In fairness, he had every right to be unimpressed. His hit from 1986 had been both mechanised and modern, and as delicate as a dandelion clock. Maroon 5’s version, one of the extra tracks tacked ...