Articles related to "Leonard Cohen"



Album Review: Songs of Leonard Cohen
Review of the astonishing debut album by the iconic Canadian singer songwriter.
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Cohen's Passionless Catholics
As a young poet, Leonard Cohen was preoccupied with passion and mythic imagery. In "St. Catherine's Street" he examines how one diminishes the other.
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A Short Bio of Leonard Cohen
The works and influence of singer/songwriter/novelist Leonard Cohen.
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Memories of Studying Canadian Lit
Like many students in Canada, Canadian Literature was a part of my formal education. Here are some memories.
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Poetry and Pop: Leonard Cohen
Canadian poet and folk singer Leonard Cohen combined poetry and popular song throughout his career, intuitively rejecting distinctions between "high" and "low" art.
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Album Review: Nick Drake Five Leaves Left
First of the three flawless albums that Nick Drake released in his brief career. A seminal album of British folk music of the sixties
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Canadian Classics
A look at some of the novels which have built the foundation of Canadian Literature.
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Canadian Classics: Poetry
An overview of some of Canada's most noted poets and their work.
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Jann Arden: Fave Sonnets, Soundtracks, Novelists
Jann Arden explains what music, literary classics, and movie theme songs mean to her from Mozart's Requiem to High Fidelity to Shakespearean Sonnet Number Eighteen.
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Montreal Zen Poetry Festival
During the pre-spring days in the city of famed poets, venues around Montreal open their doors for a weekend of poetry, poetics and the politics of Zen.
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Isle of Wight Festival 2007
The Isle of Wight Festival has become an annual gathering of old, established and postively new bands. This article focuses on the newcomers at the 2007 event.
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New Ideas for Wedding Readings
The lyrics of favourite love songs could be a lot more meaningful as wedding readings than the standard wedding poetry. These 7 lovely songs give inspirational ideas.
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Pop Festivals in the UK, 2008
Nearly 40 years ago, Woodstock USA set the pop world alight. Now the UK leads Europe in Pop Music Festivals and 2008 promises to be the best year yet for music fans.
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The near interview of Richard Z
U.K. poet, Richard Zola, talks to Billy Marshall Stoneking about his obsessions, including poetry.
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Visit New York - Historic Chelsea Area
Lively arts scene and good restaurants. The famous and infamous stayed at the Chelsea Hotel. Visit the Historic District for New York's famous 'brownstones'.
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2007 Canada Reads
The Canada Reads competition is the literary version of television's Survivor. First launched in 2002, Canada Reads is a yearly contest hosted by CBC Radio One.
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Book Review: How to Be an Explorer of the World
This book shows readers and journal keepers how to use their imaginations to observe the world around them with the creative perception of an artist or scientist.
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The Ultimate List of Canadian Lit Books 26-50
A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1948-1968, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada
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Canadian Song List for Canada Day
If you think Canadian music is only about hockey songs, think again. Here's a list of Canadian hits worth hearing long after July 1st has passed.
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Glastonbury Festival Lineups
Glastonbury is probably the world's most famous rock festival having started in 1970 and run more or less continuously since then. So, who's played there over the years?
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How to Write Lyrics
This article presents five rules that, when followed, will help a lyricist improve their technique and ability.
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UK's Best Rock Festivals in 2008
Rock, pop and folk festivals have mushroomed in the UK in recent years featuring the world's top acts. Here are the dates and headliners for the major UK music festivals.
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Canadian Jewish Writers
A rundown of Jewish Canadian writers and their contributions to Canadian Literature.
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Studying Canadian Literature
Canadian literature in Canadian classrooms -- what a concept!
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Best UK Indie and Rock Festivals
A look at the UK's major rock, indie and alternative music festivals, from Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds and the V Festival to Download and Scotland's T in the Park.
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Coachella Music Festival Celebrates First Decade
The 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup ranges from eclectic, groundbreaking and more traditional rock, punk, R&B and alternate artists.
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Kd Lang Concert Tour Continues in 2009
Country music, pop music and crooner fans rejoice with the return of kd (Kathryn Dawn) Lang, her new album Watershed and a North American concert tour.
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The Verve at Glastonbury 2008
The Verve finally return to the British festival scene by playing the closing night on the famous Pyramid stage at Glastonbury festival.
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Today's Musical Generation Gap
Even though Tinted Windows' members have a collective eighty-plus years in the music biz their all-star band sounds fresh and youthful unlike techno vets Depeche Mode.
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20th Century Canadian Lit at its Best
These four authors showed the world that there is more to Canada and to Canadian Literature than just hockey and beer.
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Celebrity Buddhists
In the past decade, it seems in the Western World (America especially!) Buddhism has really been claimed by many people.
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Elvis Perkins: Ash Wednesday
5/5: Elvis Perkins' Ash Wednesday balances poetic, introspective lyrics and strong, catchy melodies. It's a stunning debut for this up-and-coming musician.
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Geoff Berner: Album Review
4/5: Accordion virtuoso Geoff Berner returns with The Wedding Dance of the Widow Bride, an inspired and passionate blend of klezmer music and holy matrimony.
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Gregory Page Interview, Final Word
Folk101 concludes its interview with Gregory Page by examining how and why he continues to produce music.
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Libertines - Up The Bracket /Concrete Blonde Live
Critics have accused UK rockers the <i>Libertines</i> of sloppy playing, monotone vocals & many of their gigs in the US have been cancelled. Love 'em or hate 'em, they capture your attention. Also, a review of <i>Concrete Blonde's</i> <b>Live In Brazil</b> double disc.
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Luminato Returns For Its Third Exciting Year.
The 3rd edition of the Luminato festival will soon takeover many areas of the Toronto landscape and is a true indicator of how hot The Toronto summer scene gets.
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Madonna Celebrates 50th Birthday
Madonna sets 2008 on fire with new film Filth and Wisdom, a new CD, Hard Candy, a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and her 50th Birthday.
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Review: The Six Archetypes of Love
A fascinating exploration of six archetypes of love, illustrated with relevant tarot cards. Essential reading for those who want to bring more love into their lives.
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This Day in History September 21
Each day of the calendar year has hosted important historical events and the births, and deaths, of many famous personages. September 21st is no exception.
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Trains of Winnipeg
Poet Clive Holden sets his work to music on a CD that features more than just words.
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War Child Heroes CD Review
What do you get when you ask music's biggest legends to pick a favorite song and a new artist to cover it? An amazing album.
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Yonder Is the Clock, by the Felice Brothers
Upstate New York Natives The Felice Brothers rock long and hard with their new album, "Yonder Is the Clock."
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American Idol Top 12
The votes are in and the American Idol Top 12 have been selected. Here are the six men and six women that will compete for the coveted top 10 spot.
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Australian Idol Recap: Top 5
The top five Australian Idol finalists each performed two songs of their choice on Sunday October 25, 2009.
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Broadcasting Live... from my bedroom
How to programme your own radio station - and be your own DJ. The internet gives everyone a chance to break free from the shackles of pre-programmed radio.
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Choice Cuts: April 2004
MUSIC REVIEWS! Featuring Local H, Camera Obscura and Sanford Arms.
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David Layton's Life in Words
The first installment of an interview with David Layton, son of legendary poet Irving Layton.
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Famous Hotels In New York City
Suite101 takes a look at some of the most famous hotels in New York City, The Plaza, Chelsea, Algonquin, and Waldorf-Astoria.
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Five British TV Comedy Shows to Avoid
A list of five British comedy shows that will only improve and enhance your life if they are evaded at all costs. WARNING - contains extreme hyperbole.
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How to Identify Breast Cancer Symptoms
Breast cancer claims the lives of thousands of women each year. A closer look at the symptoms, risk factors, prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
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