Bob Dylan

A man wearing a hat plays a guitar

US immigration politics make their mark on Grammy-nominated J.S. Ondara

The World's host Marco Werman interviews Grammy-nominated musician J.S. Ondara.

US immigration politics make their mark on Grammy-nominated J.S. Ondara
Kenyan musician J.S. Ondara backstage before a recent show in Boston

This Kenyan musician followed his love for Dylan to a new life and career

This Kenyan musician followed his love for Dylan to a new life and career
A statue of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas outside the Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea, Wales.

A Christmas classic by Dylan Thomas is set to music

A Christmas classic by Dylan Thomas is set to music
Mad Decent's Christmas album

When you get tired of Frosty, give these alternative holiday songs a listen

When you get tired of Frosty, give these alternative holiday songs a listen
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Italian-owned Chrysler reminds Americans that they're still an American icon

Italian-owned Chrysler reminds Americans that they're still an American icon

Caught in a bad romance?

Poor Ukraine is caught between two lovers as its president searches for a happy end to this love triangle. Amazon's cute little PrimeAir drone, delivering packages like a stork delivers babies, has about the same level of reality. And we explore the many faces of yoga, in today's edition of the Global Scan.

Caught in a bad romance?

Another Life: The Music of Britain's "Bob Dylan" James Maddock

From Iran to Indonesia, it seems many countries have their own "Bob Dylan." The comparisons seem to fit any singer-songwriter who strums a guitar. Anchor Marco Werman tells us about James Maddock, a UK musician who now lives in New York's East Village.

Another Life: The Music of Britain's "Bob Dylan" James Maddock

Weird Al more popular than ever, branching out into children's books

Weird Al wanted to be in a band, but his accordion turned off his teenage friends. So, instead, he became a musician of a different sort, parodying hits by other artists. In 30 years, he's only become more popular. And now he's taking his skill and applying it to writing children's books.

Weird Al more popular than ever, branching out into children's books

50 years after death, civil rights icon Medgar Evers recalled in music he inspired

Medgar Evers, a NAACP field secretary and civil rights activist, was shot in the back at his home in 1963. The murder is considered a turning point in the Civil Rghts movement, in part thanks to the artists who used his name as a rallying cry. Fifty years later, we remember Evers through the music he inspired.

50 years after death, civil rights icon Medgar Evers recalled in music he inspired

The Music Scene of Minneapolis

The Music Scene of Minneapolis

Traveling Home for the Chinese New Year, By Car

It's Chinese New Year, and millions and millions of Chinese are traveling home, and back, for the holiday. This year, Rebecca Kanthor and her Chinese husband are doing what more and more people in China are doing. They're driving home for the holiday.

Traveling Home for the Chinese New Year, By Car

Former US Women's Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage's New Challenge in Sweden

Former US Women's Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage reflects on her coaching philosophy, what's ahead for her as coach of Sweden's national women's team, and what she expects when her new team competes against the US in international play early next year.

Former US Women's Soccer Coach Pia Sundhage's New Challenge in Sweden

Levon Helm, Drummer and Singer of The Band Dies at Age 71

Levon Helm, Drummer and Singer of The Band Dies at Age 71

Looking back on Bruce Springsteen's rise to superstardom

Released in August 1975, "Born to Run" proved to be a career defining song and album for Bruce Springsteen. As Springsteen prepares for another international tour, it's hard to imagine where his career started.

Looking back on Bruce Springsteen's rise to superstardom

Jonah Lehrer on How to Expand Your Imagination

Jonah Lehrer on How to Expand Your Imagination