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.