A conversation with singer Leonard Cohen

Hosted by Madeleine Brand and KCRW Staff Nov. 02, 2016

Leonard Cohen turned 82 years old in September. Over the course of the last two decades, his voice has increasingly lost its range, turning into a deep, impressive baritone whisper.

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In Conversation with Leonard Cohen

Credits

Guest:

Chris Douridas - KCRW DJ - @chrisdouridas

Hosts:

Madeleine Brand, KCRW Staff

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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