Leonard Norman Cohen, (born 21 September 1934) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, painter, poet, and novelist. His work has explored religion, politics, isolation, sexuality, and personal relationships. Cohen has been inducted into both the
Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the
Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the American
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is also a Companion of the
Order of Canada, the nation's highest civilian honor. In 2011, Cohen received a
Princess of Asturias Awards for literature.