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Leonard Cohen

Zuck and I: Facebook friends forever
Article
/ 6 April 2018

Zuck and I: Facebook friends forever

‘I might give them my personal information for free, which would spare them the trouble of wheeling and dealing with Zuck’

By Staff Reporter
Seer with the devil’s voice now hangs out with angels
Article
/ 17 November 2016

Seer with the devil’s voice now hangs out with angels

Leonard Cohen’s songs evoked the mystical incantations of Bongani Madondo’s youth, but also voodooed music and poetry into a profound creative ritual.

By Bongani Madondo
Highs and lows of a year in music
Article
/ 1 January 2015

Highs and lows of a year in music

Charles Leonard writes about his vet’s stillborn question to Leonard Cohen and the joys of reggae.

By Charles Leonard
“Slow is in my blood”: Leonard Cohen talks about his writing process
Article
/ 25 September 2014

“Slow is in my blood”: Leonard Cohen talks about his writing process

Leonard Cohen is not fond of songs with ideas because they tend to become "slogans".

By Staff Reporter
No tricks were used in Leonard Cohen’s Popular Problems
Article
/ 24 September 2014

No tricks were used in Leonard Cohen’s Popular Problems

Producer, Patrick Leonard, assures M&G’s Charles Leonard that no tricks were used during the recording of Popular Problems.

By Charles Leonard
Singer Leonard Cohen is back on the road
Article
/ 19 September 2014

Singer Leonard Cohen is back on the road

Getting shafted by his manager turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Canada’s best-loved singer, writes Charles Leonard.

By Charles Leonard
Pre-stream: Leonard Cohen’s album ‘Popular Problems’
Article
/ 15 September 2014

Pre-stream: Leonard Cohen’s album ‘Popular Problems’

Listen to an exclusive live stream of Leonard Cohen’s latest album – to be released on September 22.

By Staff Reporter
It’s a laugh a  minute with Leonard – seriously
Article
/ 10 February 2012

It’s a laugh a minute with Leonard – seriously

Sombre prophet, mordant wisecracker, ­repentant cad: Leonard Cohen is back with a great new ­album, old ideas and more wit and wisdom.

By Dorian Lynskey
Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master
Article
/ 10 February 2012

Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master

A new Leonard Cohen album is always something to look ­forward to.

By Lloyd Gedye
Listening with Lenny
Article
/ 2 February 2012

Listening with Lenny

<b>Stuart Robertson</b> attends a star-studded listening session for Leonard Cohen’s latest album.

By Stuart Robertson
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Article
/ 10 July 2008

Leonard Cohen is still the man

Poet-singer Leonard Cohen on Tuesday night won over the Montreux Jazz Festival with his smooth deep voice and dry humour.

By Aude Marcovitch
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Article
/ 10 March 2008

Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame to induct Madonna, Cohen

Pop star Madonna, folk singer Leonard Cohen, rocker John Mellencamp, British pop band The Dave Clark Five and instrumental group The Ventures will be inducted into the Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame on Monday. The five artists have been chosen by 600 music industry professionals.

By Michelle Nichols
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Article
/ 25 September 2007

A soundtrack to our urban lives

<b>CD OF THE MONTH:</b> The National’s new album is an instant classic, writes Lloyd Gedye.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 July 2007

Rabbit in the headlights

Self-conscious and Edgars-chic, The Black Hotels have stormed on to Jo’burg’s live music scene, writes Lloyd Gedye.

By Lloyd Gedye

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