For the first time in his lengthy career, American songwriter and singer Paul Simon will perform live in Taipei. With an illustrious career complete with 12 Grammys and an induction to the United States Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the renowned singer's appearance in Taipei will be a unique moment for the city and the singer alike.

US singer-songwriter Paul Simon will give a live concert in Taipei for the first time ever next month.

The 71-year-old Simon will perform at the Taipei International Convention Center on March 20, concert promoter Very Aspect Culture Group said yesterday.

The group said it had been trying to get Simon to perform in Taipei for years.

Simon is best known for his collaboration with Art Garfunkel in the 1960s and then for a long solo career that peaked in 1975 with the album Still Crazy After All These Years and then in 1986 with the hit CD Graceland.

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