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Arts Nov 20

Leonard Cohen’s music and poetry celebrated by older and younger generations at festival

By Mike Cerre

Arts Nov 11

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The life and legacy of unlikely music icon Leonard Cohen

Poet, novelist and musical cult figure Leonard Cohen passed away on Thursday at age 82. Not a great singer, Cohen was a reluctant performer and an unlikely musical star. But the eloquence and simplicity of his lyrics and melodies earned…

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Arts Nov 11

Leonard Cohen, legendary singer-songwriter and poet, dies at 82

Leonard Cohen's songs on love, spirituality, human connection and mortality marked some of the most important moments in contemporary music.

By Corinne Segal

Poetry Jun 28

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Poet Leonard Cohen reads some of his poems.

Poetry Jun 28

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Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older

Poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has achieved almost iconic status amidst a huge global fan club. His music, which was especially popular in the 70s and 80s, is famous for its emotionally rich and poetic lyrics. His work is…

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Songwriter Leonard Cohen Discusses Fame, Poetry and Getting Older

The NewsHour's poetry series looks at iconic writer and poet Leonard Cohen who discusses the difference between writing a song and a poem, and explains why "Out of the thousands who are known or want to be known as poets,…

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