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Photo illustration of Sen. Ted Cruz and a video of musician John Lennon singing his song "Imagine".

The Ted Cruz/John Lennon mashup you never knew you wanted

Culture

Sen. Ted Cruz used the word “imagine” more than 30 times when he announced he would seek the 2016 Republican nomination for president. The Takeaway’s Jay Cowit found an appropriate musical background. You’re welcome.

Re-Thinking the Sixties

Global Politics

Another Life: The Music of Britain’s “Bob Dylan” James Maddock

Arts, Culture & Media

The Music Scene of Minneapolis

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

Jonah Lehrer on How to Expand Your Imagination

In 1965, a frustrated Bob Dylan was ready to quit the music industry. Abandoning his guitar, he retreated to a cabin in Woodstock, New York.  Off the tour bus and away from the city, Dylan finally relaxed. After a few days, despite his best  intentions, he started scribbling lyrics – and he couldn’t stop. “Like a Rolling […]

Bhi Bhiman: A Folk Soul Singer with Sri Lankan Heritage

Arts, Culture & Media

Born to Sri Lankan parents, Bhiman grew up in St. Louis and was initially inspired by Bob Dylan and Stevie Wonder.

Pain, Music and Destiny: Bob Dylan

Some might joke that his vocal chords are indeed much older, but celebrated folk legend Bob Dylan turned 70-years-old last year. Recently audio has surfaced from 1966, in which the singer speaks to a good friend during a flight from Nebraska to Colorado about struggling with addiction and contemplating suicide. It’s the latest in a […]

Pain, Music and Destiny: Bob Dylan at 70

Some might joke that his vocal chords are indeed much older, but celebrated folk legend Bob Dylan turned 70-years-old on Tuesday. Recently audio has surfaced from 1966, in which the singer speaks to a good friend during a flight from Nebraska to Colorado about struggling with addiction and contemplating suicide. It’s the latest in a […]

Bob Dylan Turns 70

Some might joke that his vocal chords are indeed much older, but celebrated folk legend Bob Dylan turns 70 on Tuesday. Recently audio has surfaced from 1966, in which the singer speaks to a good friend during a flight from Nebraska to Colorado about struggling with addiction and contemplating suicide. It’s the latest in a […]