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Japanese-born artist Yoko Ono, widow of late Beatle John Lennon (Getty Images)

How to Stop Worrying and Love Yoko Ono?

Monday, January 29, 2007

She is arguably the world's most famous widow: often maligned, largely mysterious Japanese avant-garde artist whose relationship with John Lennon made her a polarizing force in the music world. Today, a look at her impact in light her new album, "Yes, I'm a Witch." Later on the show: Soul singer Ryan Shaw started singing in churches and choirs before getting the attention of a talent scout. He joins us to talk about his new record, signed under a major label.

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Oh, Yoko

Few women in the history of music have inspired as much controversy as Yoko Ono. Some say she broke up The Beatles. Others say she saved John Lennon. Joining us is Larry Kane, the journalist whose latest book is "Lennon Revealed," and Allan Kozinn, New York Times classical music critic and Beatles authority.

Ryan Shaw

Soul singer Ryan Shaw started singing in churches and choirs before getting the attention of a talent scout. He joins us to talk about his upcoming debut record, This is Ryan Shaw.

Ryan Shaw will be performing January 30th at the Cutting Room

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