Canada Music Examiner
Leonard Cohen will perform a historic benefit show in Cambodia this November to aid in the restoration of the city of Phnom Pehn.
The concert will take place at the Olympic Stadium on November 27/10 and will aid the Cambodian Red Cross and other local charities.
The legendary Canadian singer/songwriter, who is an ordained Buddhist monk, says he hopes the concert will be a "spiritual experience."
Cohen's manager Robert Kory tells Canoe Jam, "Leonard is deeply honoured by this invitation, and we hope that, in our small way, we can both assist in cultural restoration and personal healing.
"The world is aware that Phnom Penh, once a cultural mecca, and its people, suffered a brutal genocide 35 years ago, which ended lives and altered that magnificent city. We are hopeful that the concert may become a first step in the celebration of the city's rebirth as a vibrant cultural centre and serve to aid those who have suffered."
The 75-year old Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner recently played his 1st show in Israel in 30 years last September despite a political furor over his appearance from Palestinian activists who called for a boycott of his concert in protest of Israel's invasion of Gaza.
A lower back injury forced him to reschedule his European tour originally set for March to recommence September 15, 2010 at the Zenith in Caen, Frances.
For more upcoming tour information, checkout Leonard Cohen's official website.
Did you know? While giving the speech at Leonard Cohen's induction into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008, former Velvet Underground member Lou Reed described the artist as belonging to the "highest and most influential echelon of songwriters."
The concert will take place at the Olympic Stadium on November 27/10 and will aid the Cambodian Red Cross and other local charities.
The legendary Canadian singer/songwriter, who is an ordained Buddhist monk, says he hopes the concert will be a "spiritual experience."
Cohen's manager Robert Kory tells Canoe Jam, "Leonard is deeply honoured by this invitation, and we hope that, in our small way, we can both assist in cultural restoration and personal healing.
"The world is aware that Phnom Penh, once a cultural mecca, and its people, suffered a brutal genocide 35 years ago, which ended lives and altered that magnificent city. We are hopeful that the concert may become a first step in the celebration of the city's rebirth as a vibrant cultural centre and serve to aid those who have suffered."
The 75-year old Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner recently played his 1st show in Israel in 30 years last September despite a political furor over his appearance from Palestinian activists who called for a boycott of his concert in protest of Israel's invasion of Gaza.
A lower back injury forced him to reschedule his European tour originally set for March to recommence September 15, 2010 at the Zenith in Caen, Frances.
For more upcoming tour information, checkout Leonard Cohen's official website.
Did you know? While giving the speech at Leonard Cohen's induction into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10, 2008, former Velvet Underground member Lou Reed described the artist as belonging to the "highest and most influential echelon of songwriters."
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Cohen in Hebrew means:Priest
Priest of the Most High God. As not all Jews are believers in their Most High God, it is understandable that Leonard Cohen is an ordain Buddhist monk. His last name may not have any
connection that his family is of the priest lineage, a Levite. Levites are responsible for the charge of the temple service when the temple was still standing.
Historical errors of the Jews or Israel was; they tended to forsake the their true and living God for other gods and their God had to cast them out from their land until the state of Israel was reestablish in 1948. Despite of they are always erring, God always preserve a remnant who are faithful to follow him and to fulfill his plan in the coming near future.
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