Duke Ellington and Bob Dylan in 1963
31 May 2025

Duke Ellington and Bob Dylan in 1963

The Radical Songbook

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In 1963, Duke Ellington and Bob Dylan--each in their own style--composed and recorded new music that said the times they were a-changin. Hear Ellington's "My People"--celebrating the impact of Black culture on American society--and Dylan's masterful songs of protest.