Monday, 5 February 2018

LEONARD COHEN IN THE NEWS AGAIN



(JTA) — Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy at the 60th annual Grammy Awards. Cohen's posthumous Grammy in the category of Best Rock Performance was for the title song from his final album “You Want It Darker,” which was released 19 days before his death. The song includes ...


NEW YORK — Legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy posthumously on Sunday for “You Want It Darker,” the meditative title song off his final album that presaged his death. Cohen, while a major figure in pop culture and literature, had few hits in the traditional sense and ...


Legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy posthumously on Sunday for You Want It Darker, the meditative title song off his final album that presaged his death. Cohen, while a major figure in pop culture and literature, had few hits in the traditional sense and throughout his life was shut ...


Composer Philip Glass tells of his final conversation with Leonard Cohen. American musician reveals details of his final discussion with the deceased Canadian singer who died in 2016. By Jewish News reporter January 29, 2018, 3:33 pm 0 ...


'A simple guitar pattern can free your mind' and more things Leonard Cohen taught the Barr Brothers ... The Barr Brothers have been making music in Leonard Cohen's hometown of Montreal for the greater part of last decade — song enough to know the trials and pitfalls any songwriter worth their salt ..


Legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy posthumously on Sunday for "You Want It Darker," the meditative title song off his final album that presaged his death. Leonard COhen Getty Images. Cohen, while a major figure in pop culture and literature, had few hits in the traditional sense ...


New York, Jan 29 (IANS) Actress Carrie Fisher and singer Leonard Cohen won a posthumous honour each at the 2018 Grammy Awards.Fisher, known for the "Star Wars" saga, won her first Grammy here on Sunday for her narration of "The Princess Diarist" earning the award for spoken word album, ...


In this week's Big Issue, composer Philip Glass speaks exclusively about growing up with a passion for music, and knowing, and losing, 'many great people' in his life. In our 'Letter to My Younger Self' feature, Glass recalls his friendship with the iconic singer and poet Leonard Cohen, who died in ...



The late Leonard Cohen, who died last year at 82, won a rock album Grammy for his swan song, “You Want It Darker.” Produced by his son Adam, the grim, restrained album by the longtime Angeleno won out over Chris Cornell's “The Promise,” “Run” by Foo Fighters, “No Good” by Kaleo and Nothing ...


NEW YORK (AFP) - Legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen won his first Grammy posthumously (Jan 29 morning, Singapore) for You Want It Darker, the meditative title song off his final album. Cohen, while a major figure in pop culture and literature, had few hits in the traditional sense and throughout his ...


The singer and songwriter, who died in November 2016, beat late musician Chris Cornell to win with You Want It Darker at the ceremony in New York City on Sunday. His victory followed late Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher winning her first Grammy for her reading of her memoir The Princess Diarist.


Influential singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen has been awarded a GRAMMY for Best Rock Performance for his fourteenth and final studio album, You Want It Darker. You Want It Darker was released in October of 2016, just 19 days before Cohen passed away at age 82. The title track from Cohen's grim ...


American composer Philip Glass has revealed details about the last time he spoke to Leonard Cohen just before the singing legend died. Interviewed by The Big Issue magazine, he said: “The last time I spoke to him I asked him when he was next coming to New York. I hadn't seen him in a while.


The late Leonard Cohen was awarded the first solo Grammy Award of his career at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards tonight. The legend has been awarded Best Rock Performance for “You Want It Darker,” the title track from his final studio album*. In 2010, Cohen was given the Grammy Lifetime ...


Leonard Cohen's song You Want It Darker received a Grammy for best rock performance. Taken from his album of the same name, it marks the first solo Grammy win for the late Montreal singer-songwriter, who died in November 2016. He previously won for his contribution to River: The Joni Letters and ...


Charles Moniz poses for a photograph in Burlington, Ont., on Friday, December 29, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov. NEW YORK — Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has won a Grammy for best rock performance. The Montreal singer-songwriter, who died over a year ago, ...


NEW YORK — Leonard Cohen's song “You Want It Darker” has won a Grammy for best rock performance. The Montreal singer-songwriter, who died over a year ago, is the third Canadian to win at the pre-telecast ceremony. Nova Scotia soprano Barbara Hannigan's “Crazy Girl Crazy” picked up a ..


Leonard Cohen won for Best Rock Performance with You Want It Darker. Guitarist John McLaughlin won the Grammy for Best Improvised Jazz Solo for 'Miles Beyond.' The Grammy for Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals was won by veteran songwriter Randy Newman for the song “Putin” from his ...


Leonard Cohen wins posthumous Grammy
Leonard Cohen wins posthumous Grammy. 29 January 2018. leonard-cohen-wins-posthumous-grammy.jpg. Leonard Cohen has posthumously won a Grammy Award for best rock performance. The singer and songwriter, who died in November 2016, beat late musician Chris Cornell to win with You ...

Canada at the Grammys: ''Our Man'' Leonard Cohen wins for best rock performance
Leonard Cohen's song "You Want It Darker" has won a Grammy for best rock performance. The Montreal singer-songwriter, who died over a year ago, was among several Canadians picking up award on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. . Among the other Canadian winners: Nova ...

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