And the Roots of Rhythm RemainAuthor Joe Boyd From the legendary producer of Nick Drake, R. E. M., Toots and the Maytals, and Pink Floyd and author of White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s comes a riveting, world spanning tour de force illuminating the artists, histories, controversies, and collaborations that shaped global music. Paul Simon told Joe Boyd that when he first heard the accordion flourish that would open his multi platinum album Graceland, it seemed to proclaim,