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Ted Olson

Ted Olson

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Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music

Just a few years into his career, Dylan decided he wanted to subvert the expectations of his fans – and rebel against industry forces intent on pigeonholing him and his work.

Bob Dylan and the creative leap that transformed modern music
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment

'Time In A Bottle': Jim Croce's music continues to inspire 50 years after his life was cut short

Jim Croce’s brief time in the national spotlight was enough to put a bevy of songs in heavy rotation on radio stations – and on stage in the hands of a lengthy A-list of fellow musicians.

'Time In A Bottle': Jim Croce's music continues to inspire 50 years after his life was cut short
Arts

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda

It stands as the crowning achievement of Western classical music.

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony at 200: Revolutionary work of art has spawned two centuries of joy, goodwill and propaganda
Arts|Entertainment

The real ‘Big Bang’ of country music: How Vernon Dalhart’s 1924 breakthrough recordings launched a genre

A musicologist explains how an oft-forgotten opera, pop and jazz singer from New York City launched the country music industry a century ago.

The real ‘Big Bang’ of country music: How Vernon Dalhart’s 1924 breakthrough recordings launched a genre

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