Roland Helm and his band present a full Leonard Cohen tribute program that lasts about two hours. Roland Helm’s voice bears an astonishing resemblance to that of the legendary songwriter from Montreal. His band similar to Cohen’s musicians on his last world tour including female vocals and violin. The German musician premiered his new program in the fall of 2014 to celebrate the Canadian’s 80th birthday. From the very start the band received stunning press reviews. Emotional reactions from the audience. Songs on the setlist of Roland Helm include “Suzanne”, “Hallelujah”, “First we take Manhattan” or “So long Marianne”. “You want it darker”, the last worldwide success of the Canadian legend in 2016 is also included in the program. Videos on YouTube. www.roland-helm.de

Recorded From Early 1970’s CBC Radio Interview.

In 1996, Leonard Cohen was living in a Zen monastery on Mount Baldy, outside Los Angeles. During a rare visit to the city, he spoke to me (former journalist Grant Butler) about his life at the monastery and much more, including Sydney, meditation, religion, comparisons to Cat Stevens, the challenge of simplifying life, writing, music, fame and wisdom.GRANT BUTLER hat das tape am 23.2.2025 auf YOUTUBE hochgeladen.