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Leonard Cohen Explores The Fragility Of Life In 'You Want It Darker'

This is FRESH AIR. Leonard Cohen has just released an album of new songs called "You Want It Darker." Cohen, who is now 82, writes frequently about the fragility of life. Rock critic Ken Tucker has a ...
Jazz

Leonard Cohen: Leonard Cohen: You Want it Darker

On first listen, Leonard Cohen's album You Want it Darker is a great album. On second listen, it could rank among his best and on third listen, it is obvious that it is the best contender for a Nobel ...
The Forward

Years before Oct. 7, Leonard Cohen wrote a song that anticipated its darkness

Rock stars do not usually turn 90 years old. That is precisely how old Leonard Cohen would have turned this year on Sept. 21. Cohen is part of my Holy Trinity of Jewish singer-songwriters, along with ...
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 ...