Leonard Cohen News

The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) announces the 2024 nominees for induction at its Induction & Awards Gala in New York City. Voting members have until December 27, 2023, to submit their ballots. Check out the complete list of nominees on songhall.org.

A contemplative acoustic strum begins the song, and soon the listener is jolted to attention by the childlike crooning of Jamir's delicate voice, which is complemented by subtle, almost dream-like background sounds of heart fluttering guitar and jazzy drums. The song builds to a cacophonous crescendo, climaxing in Jamir's piercing wail.

Gulf Coast Records announces a September 8 release date for Live at G. Bluey's Juke Joint NYC,  the label debut live double-CD set from New York City-based blues guitar slinger Popa Chubby's (aka “The Beast from the East”).

Signature Theatre will present a one-week extension of Both Sides Now: Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, now running December 5 through December 23.

Signature Theatre is helping expand the American Songbook to include rock and pop classics of a half century ago in cabaret shows this winter that will celebrate Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and Burt Bacharach.

Grammy Award-Winner Kimberly Perry unveils a stunning rendition of 'Hallelujah' in her latest release. Kimberly released Superbloom, an extended version of her debut solo project Bloom. The latter featured “If I Die Young, Pt. 2,” a matured interpolation of one of country music's biggest hits. Inspired by Perry's personal and professional growth.

MICHAEL J. BENJAMIN - returns with the new single: “Ocean Away”. Benjamin wrote the song at the age of 15 when he relocated from Stockholm to Amsterdam, inspired by a long-distance relationship and the music of Bob Dylan, particularly 'Girl From the North Country Fair' and 'Boots of Spanish Leather.'

It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.

Arts Projects Australia have today announced Grammy Award winning, Brooklyn-based singer, composer and producer, Arooj Aftab’s Vulture Prince Australian Tour – for the artist’s first time in Australia – bringing her mesmerising live-performance experience to Sydney City Recital Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre and WOMADelaide, from 6 to 11 to March 2024.  

Join pianist Ursula Oppens and a stellar lineup of acclaimed pianists for a marathon concert of Philip Glass's Complete Etudes at Lincoln Center. Celebrate the release of a new special edition boxed set and experience the unforgettable music of Glass on November 19, 2023.

Musical Storyteller Liz Kennedy has released a new holiday single and video: 'Snow In San Francisco'.

Get ready for a night of country rock hits at Mayo Performing Arts Center as Firefall, Pure Prairie League, and Richie Furay take the stage for Legends of Country Rock. Don't miss this unforgettable concert featuring all your favorite songs. Grab your tickets now!

IL DIVO Australian tour commences in 2 weeks! Don't miss the world's leading classical crossover group as they return to Australian stages, with special performances by Patrizio Buanne. This will be their first tour since the passing of Carlos Marín in 2021.

If using the relaxing music of dinner party favourite Sting as the basis for a wild and inventive hip hop dance show isn’t an act of iconoclastic bravado, then what is?

Antonia Bennett, the daughter of jazz legend Tony Bennett, is set to make her solo debut at Dizzy's Club at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Don't miss out on this unforgettable evening of jazz standards and original music. Get your tickets now!

With her warm and captivating voice, Bennett will bring to life timeless classics from the Great American Songbook, evoking the spirit of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and her father. In addition to singing beloved standards, Bennett will perform some of her own original songs, showcasing her talent as a singer-songwriter.

Music Worcester will present The Knights Orchestra joined by mandolinist, composer, and singer Chris Thile in their inaugural Joseph & Joyce Tamer Concert at Mechanics Hall on Friday, October 27th. Get your tickets now and don't miss this extraordinary performance.

Experience the unforgettable performances by Anderson & Roe Piano Duo, Anthony McGill & Gloria Chien, and Frank Huang & Natasha Kislenko at Music Academy's Mariposa Series. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the talents of these brilliant musicians as they bring classical music to life.

Bistro and MAC Hanson Award winning vocalist Lucille Carr-Kaffashan returns to Don’t Tell Mama in October and November

“The Engine of Survival”, originally written by Laibach collaborator and backing vocalist Donna Marina Mårtensson, was rearranged by Laibach who titled it “The Engine of Survival”, referring to the lyric (“Love is the only Engine of Survival”) in Leonard Cohen’s famous track, “The Future”, which was recently reinterpreted by the band.