Honest but still optimistic

TODAY we mark this week’s 70th birthday of one of the most consistently provocative and insightful artists of our time.

Sat, 28 May, 2011 - 01:00
Editorial

Bob Dylan has been a constant in contemporary culture for nearly half a century, moving some people profoundly, leaving others cold and disinterested.

He has been socially, politically and emotionally challenging for decades. His work can be scathingly honest.

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