Leonard Cohen
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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’
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.
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.
“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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fresh, vital ideas from a 77-year-old master
A new Leonard Cohen album is always something to look forward to.
Listening with Lenny
<b>Stuart Robertson</b> attends a star-studded listening session for Leonard Cohen’s latest album.
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.
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…
A soundtrack to our urban lives
<b>CD OF THE MONTH:</b> The National’s new album is an instant classic, writes Lloyd Gedye.
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.