October 12, 2000 – Bridge Over 38th Parallel: Art Garfunkel has been invited to perform at an historic "cultural exchange" between North and South Korea October 19 at Olympia Stadium in Seoul. The "Sounds of Peace" concert is a celebration of the beginning of the peace/re-uniting process between the two countries. Art is scheduled to close the musical portion of the event and perform "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and two other songs.

The event – which also features the Scorpions and Johnny Clegg – will be broadcast live on Korean television and will be covered by journalists from all around the globe.

"It's an honor to be a part of this event," says Garfunkel. "After the last 40 years of war and animosity between these two countries, it's great to be a part of their coming together. If my singing at an event can help bring two countries together, then I'm proud to be a part of it." Garfunkel will make the trip to Korea amidst work on his upcoming CD and numerous live concert dates.