Yes Jeri, he decided to go to South Africa and was widely criticised for not avoiding the place, and undermining the boycott. But he saw it as showing solidarity with the black people in a non-confrontational way, and I think he was right.
What was lovely was the way his Western musical compositions blended with the African rhythms, and how respectful he was (without being patronising) of their culture and traditions.
I just adore the man. He has a gentle, insightful personality and I reckon he's a musical genius!