Leonard Cohen's 'oeuvre of immutable merit' wins major Spanish literary prize

Cohen's Prince of Asturias Award for Letters announced as Bob Dylan nominated for Neustadt International prizeFans have long argued that the best rock music has literary merit, but all of a sudden it's becoming officially recognised. Leonard Cohen has just won a major Spanish literary prize, while Bob Dylan has been nominated for a $50,000 (£30,000) American books award.The Canadian singer and poet Cohen was named winner of Spain's Prince of Asturias Award for Letters, worth €50,000 (£45,000...

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07:22 on June 2 2011

Leonard Cohen - Leonard Cohen Honoured With Literature Award

ContactMusic — Singer/songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen has been awarded a prestigious Spanish literature prize. The Canadian star is to be the recipient of the coveted Prince of Asturi... more info

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07:48 on June 2 2011

Leonard Cohen awarded major Spanish arts prize

Topix — Singer Leonard Cohen has won one of Spain's prestigious Prince of Asturias awards for his poetic gifts and thought-provoking songs. more info

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09:47 on June 3 2011