Leonard Cohen estate ‘dismayed’ by use of Hallelujah at Republican convention

Leonard Cohen estate ‘dismayed’ by use of Hallelujah at Republican convention
Leonard Cohen’s estate said it is exploring legal action following the unauthorised use of the revered singer-songwriter’s music at the Republican National Convention (Yui Mok/PA)

Leonard Cohen’s estate said it is exploring legal action following the unauthorised use of the revered singer-songwriter’s music at the Republican National Convention.

Hallelujah, perhaps Cohen’s best-known work, was played twice during Thursday’s event, despite the estate saying they denied a request for its use.

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