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'Chimes of Freedom' Celebrates the Power of Music and Activism

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 04.01.2012

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Marcia G. Yerman

Amnesty International's Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan is not the first time they've tapped into the music community to raise funds and bring awareness to human rights issues.

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The Political Bob Dylan

Peter Dreier | Posted 07.24.2011

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Peter Dreier

Bob Dylan's off-and-on engagement with politics is intriguing. But his peace and justice songs have had a life of their own.

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Mary Travers Dead: Peter, Paul and Mary YouTube VIDEOS

The Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mary Travers, the great folk singer of Peter, Paul and Mary, died Wednesday afternoon at 72. The trio got together in 1961, and -- despite an 8 year...

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