What does the phrase Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes mean?

What does the phrase Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes mean?

Ladysmith Black Mambazo sing in Zulu on this track. Their refrain roughly translates to: “It’s not usual but in our days we see those things happen. They are women, they can take care of themselves.”

Who sings with Paul Simon in Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Paul Simon
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes/Artists

What musical cultures were fused together to make diamonds on the soles of her shoes?

“Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the fourth single from his seventh studio album, Graceland (1986), released on Warner Bros. Records. The song features guest vocals from the South African male choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

Who wrote the song Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Paul Simon
Joseph Shabalala
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes/Composers

When was Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes released?

1986
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes/Released

What genre is Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Rock
Pop
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes/Genres

When did Paul Simon write Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Written in 1986, “Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes” can have two completely different meanings. First, during this time in his career Simon was working in South Africa alongside the very rich and very poor.

What album was Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Graceland
Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes/Album

Who plays bass on Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes?

Bakithi Kumalo
Our Facebook friend Leon Wilson shared this alternate track with us, featuring the isolated bass work of Bakithi Kumalo on Paul Simon’s hit, “Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes”. Yep, this is all that’s needed.

Did Paul Simon steal?

While Simon weathered accusations that he went to South Africa to “steal” their music, these two North American bands were the only Graceland players to openly complain of plagiarism.