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Paul Simon Performs Rare Intimate Concert for Charity in New York

The legendary musician played a star-studded show at Soho Sessions to benefit the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss.

  • Paul Simon, 82, returned to the stage for a private concert at Soho Sessions, marking a rare performance since his 2018 retirement.
  • The event attracted celebrities such as Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, and Kevin Bacon, creating a star-studded audience.
  • Simon performed classics like 'Mrs. Robinson' and 'The Sound of Silence,' accompanied by his longtime musical director Mark Stewart.
  • The concert was held to raise funds and awareness for the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss, a cause personal to Simon due to his own hearing issues.
  • Soho Sessions, known for its intimate, invite-only concerts, has raised over $50 million for various charities since its inception in 2021.
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