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Avishai Cohen Premieres 'Unbiblical' Music Inspired by Leonard Cohen
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Israeli bassist and composer Avishai Cohen will premiere "Unbiblical," a new musical project inspired by the final writings of Leonard Cohen, in January at Tel Aviv's Culture Palace. The project features 14 new songs based on Leonard Cohen's posthumously published poetry collection "The Flame." After its Tel Aviv debut, "Unbiblical" will tour internationally, with Avishai Cohen performing alongside an ensemble including Itay Shamchovitch, Yahli Stern, Yotam Zilberstein, and Talia Davidson.
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- Avishai Cohen will premiere new music inspired by Leonard Cohen's posthumous writings in January.
- The project, titled 'Unbiblical,' will debut at Tel Aviv's Culture Palace before an international tour.
- Lyrics for the 14 new tracks are drawn from Leonard Cohen's final poetry collection, 'The Flame.'
- Avishai Cohen developed the concept in September 2023 and composed the songs rapidly.
- Leonard Cohen had a historical connection to Israeli culture, including performing during the Yom Kippur War.
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