The fifth San Francisco Leonard Cohen Festival served to honor Cohen's rich legacy and explored his enduring influence on contemporary poetry and music, resonating deeply with attendees.
Event curator Clay Eugene Smith revealed two festival goals: to remind us of the emotional depth of Cohen's work and to "bend" it by reinterpreting and connecting his themes.
Emcee Bobby Coleman highlighted the need for poets in America with a quote from Walt Whitman, suggesting that poets should serve as the nation's common reference point.
Night one featured various artists, including tribute choir Conspiracy of Venus and musicians like Ruby Lee Hill, who emphasized the festival's theme of searching and connection through music.
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