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Leonard Cohen performs in Israel, defies boycott

Leonard Cohen wowed an adoring audience Thursday night, crooning his iconic ballads at his first show in Israel in 30 years and ignoring a political storm over his appearance.

Leonard Cohen recovers from collapse

Leonard Cohen is recovering after collapsing onstage while on tour in eastern Spain, his music company said Saturday.

Leonard Cohen's Israel concert sells out in a day

Tickets for a Leonard Cohen concert to benefit Palestinian and Israeli peace groups sold out in less than a day, an Israeli ticket agent said Sunday.

Leonard Cohen starts 'The Fall Tour' in Bucharest

It's one way to celebrate your 74th birthday — open your "Fall Tour" before 10,000 enthusiastic fans.

Leonard Cohen returns to Montreux stage

Leonard Cohen returned to the Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday for his first concert here in 23 years.

Madonna, Mellencamp Newest to Rock Hall

The Material Girl is about to become a Hall of Famer.

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Filmmaker Captures the 'Many Sides' of Leonard Cohen -- Exclusive Video - Spinner
Source: spinner.com

Filmmaker Captures the 'Many Sides' of Leonard Cohen -- Exclusive Video

Leonard Cohen collapses on stage
Source: abc.net.au

Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was forced to cut short a concert in Spain on Friday (local time) after he became ill and collapsed on stage.

Madonna performs for 50,000 in Tel Aviv
Source: JPost.com

"Israel is the energy capital of the world," she continued. "If we can live together in harmony in this place, we can live in peace all over the world."

Unable To See The 'Art' For The 'Hatred'
Source: The Times (London); Edmonton Journal

These settlers are strictly Orthodox and their action is in direct contravention of the important Biblical injunction – bal tashchit –('do not destroy') - against the destruction of fruit-bearing trees in times of war.

Creative Vines in the New PR World
Source: bigmethod.com

If you are embarking on the INDIE music path, the best strategy is to keep your eyes and ears open to the new ways for exposure to your audience, kind of like swinging on vines through the jungle.

Leonard Cohen donates to bushfire victims
Source: BBC News

Singer Leonard Cohen has donated A$200,000 (£90,000) to aid victims of the Australian bushfires. Cohen is currently touring across Australia, performing his final concert on Tuesday in Melbourne.

One Click Wonder: the Hallelujah choruses
Source: Independent.co.uk

Today, Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is set to land two of the top three slots in the Christmas top 40, courtesy of "X Factor" winner Alexandra Burke and late singer Jeff Buckley. Here's some other moments in the song's much-covered history..

The Dutchess & The Duke - She's the Dutchess, He's the Duke (Hardly Art, 2008)
Source: Cobwebs and Strange

This debut pretty much has it all. Simple melodies and percussion, ample guitar work and vocals that are friendly enough that one might be able to hear them emanating from your friends' kitchen.

A broken hallelujah
Source: uuworld.org

Praise in the midst of a broken world and a broken heart? Sing hallelujah in the darkest season of the year? By Barbara Merritt Winter 2008 11.1.08 Printer friendly version E-mail this article RECENT ARTICLES

Singer Cohen announces world tour
Source: BBC News

Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has announced a world tour - his first for 15 years.

Lou Reed and Billy Joel Line Up to Induct Rockers
Source: contactmusic.com

as presenters at next month's (Mar08) Rock + Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

An Interview with Craig from Craigslist
Source: broowaha.com

Proof that one man can change the world - and not lose his soul with the fame and fortune that comes with being an Internet pioneer.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees
Source: FOXNews.com

Here's something Madonna can really celebrate: a nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Madge joins heartland rocker John Mellencamp, the puckish rappers Beastie Boys and premier dance acts Donna Summer and Chic among the nine nominees for the hall.

Leonard Cohen: It's Murder
Source: YouTube

Leonard Cohen has lost nothing over time. Powerful "Give me Christ or give me Hiroshima" "I've seen the future, brother, it is murder." "When they said, repent, repent, I wonder what they meant"

Covers #1
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Daniel Ross turns his ear to some of the numerous cover versions available on TuneTribe.com...

globeandmail.com: 'The hair on the back of your neck stands up'
Source: The Globe and Mail

From Of February, by Triny Finlay: And February is always the shortest kid in the class, pale, ready for a fightCalls you an @!$%# like he means it, like it's your first name but copies your spelling homework From A Brochure, by Ken Babstock: The earth on the roof.

Artist Profile - Leonard Cohen

Every once in a while, someone around here writes a thread about people's favorite music or things they find sacred or something along those lines. Always there are interesting responses - and always, someone brings up Leonard Cohen.

The Phil Spector tapes
Source: Telegraph

The remarkable story of a producer who was behind some of the biggest names in the music industry; a tale of how suddenly something can go wrong, under the most ordinary of circumstances.

The Sacred

I pretty much try real hard to speak, write and think like nothing is sacred. I feel free to undermine any concept and smash every pedestal, provided I treat my subject with respect.

Valentine's Day playlist
Source: blogs.tunetribe.com

Get in the mood for love (or at least Pagan sacrifice) with TuneTribe's Valentine's Day playlist...

The loaded salute
Source: The Age

How do you do justice to honouring someone like Leonard Cohen? Michael Dwyer discovers the ups and downs of paying tribute to a legend. "Some people keep their egos in a bottom drawer A fridge full of Leonard Cohen." - Ego Is Not a Dirty Word, Skyhooks.

Top Ten Songs by Leonard Cohen - Associated Content - Associated Content
Source: Associated Content

If you want some music in the background while you wallow in your depression, then you can't do better than playing some of Leonard Cohen's songs.

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