The legendary songwriter Paul Simon has always pushed the boundaries of musical genres by mixing elements of many different global styles into the poetic folk rock that he practically patented.

He'll soon be receiving yet another in a seemingly endless procession of awards honoring his groundbreaking career, and will pay tribute to his influences by doing what he does best: getting up on stage and playing.

Reggae fans will be delighted to learn that when Simon accepts the first annual Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on May 23, he'll invite Stephen Marley on stage to perform Simon's classic reggae-infused track, ???Mother and Child Reunion.???

The award, which has just been created, is named in honor of George and Ira Gershwin, and recognizes "the profound and positive effect of popular music on the world???s culture," while exemplifying "the standard of excellence associated with the Gershwins."

Stephen, who released his debut solo album, Mind Control, on March 20, will take the place of the band of Jamaican reggae veterans that Simon originally recruited to record the song. "Mother and Child Reunion" appeared on Simon???s own solo debut, Paul Simon, in 1972 and is widely regarded as one of the first reggae songs ever recorded by a white artist.

The Library will celebrate Simon's musical achievements with an all-star gala concert - other guest artists are yet to be named - Wed., May 23, at 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., and the event will be broadcast in high definition on Wed., June 27 at 9 p.m. EDT on PBS stations nationwide (check local listings).