Mehmet Karabela Hosts Leonard Cohen Event Covered in The Queen's University Journal
From the article:
"A legendary Canadian singer-songwriter was honoured for his lyricism and flair at a recent event.
Hosted by academic Mehmet Karabela and the department of Jewish studies on March 13, the event started with a short introduction video giving the audience a taste of Leonard Cohen’s personality by showing him onstage presenting his poetry. The video included anecdotes from Suzanne Verdal, the muse of one of Leonard Cohen’s most touching songs, “Suzanne.”
After briefing the audience, Karabela introduced Ottawa-based singer and pianist Kimberley Dunn. She was joined by a Cellist Greg Weeks and Kyle Briscoe, who represented Leonard Cohen’s ties to McGill."
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