Thursday, October 13, 2016

In the News: Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Bob Dylan

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/10/13/497780610/bob-dylan-titan-of-american-music-wins-the-2016-nobel-prize-in-literature

Singer-songwriter, poet, and musical icon Bob Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. I didn't know it was possible for a songwriter to win this award, but I can certainly vouch for Dylan's powerful, moving lyrics having listened to his songs countless times. I discussed Dylan and his Nobel Prize with some classes today and played Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" as a reference for his music. I was struck by how much that song (posted below) STILL resonates today, even though it was first performed in 1964.



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