American Songwriter

On This Day in 1967, the World’s Greatest Novelist-Turned-Musician Dropped His Debut Studio Album (and It’s One of the Best Folk Records of All Time)

Legendary folk artist Leonard Cohen's first album dropped on this day in 1967, and it remains an essential part of the North American folk lexicon.
American Songwriter

3 of the Best Opening Lines in Leonard Cohen Songs

Sometimes a song is just a song. But other times, it’s poetry set to music. And that is often the case when it comes to the music written, recorded, and released by artist Leonard Cohen. His lyrics ...
NPR

The 'Serious' Sounds Of Leonard Cohen

With songs like "Suzanne," "Bird on a Wire," "So Long, Marianne" and "Hey, That's No Way to Say Goodbye," singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen created his own brand of folk-rock art music. Listeners ...
PBS

Leonard Cohen's music and poetry celebrated at festival

In death, Leonard Cohen is having a rebirth. The legendary singer is being remembered by older and younger generations alike for his timeless music. Special correspondent Mike Cerre went to the annual ...
PBS

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

In death, Leonard Cohen is having a rebirth. The legendary singer is being remembered by older and younger generations alike for his timeless music. Special correspondent Mike Cerre went to the annual ...