Louisa Lyne: Leonard Cohen in Yiddish
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Ashkenaz Festival 2026 presents Sweden’s Louisa Lyne & Di Yiddishe Kapelye, performing “Cohen in Yiddish,” a heartfelt and soulful tribute featuring the songs and poetry of the iconic Canadian-Jewish singer/songwriter, Leonard Cohen. The program features a mix of Cohen poems newly-set to music along with some of his most beloved classics. Cohen’s words take on fresh meaning in Yiddish, moving his legacy one step closer to his Jewish roots.
Louisa Lyne & di Yiddishe Kapelye are among Europe’s foremost contemporary Yiddish music ensembles. They are internationally acclaimed for bringing Yiddish music to new audiences through an artistic vision that is both rooted in tradition and unmistakably contemporary. Blending traditional klezmer with influences from folk, world music and contemporary songwriting, the group creates music that feels both timeless and relevant. Alongside fresh interpretations of Yiddish repertoire, the ensemble is increasingly known for original compositions that contribute new works to the living tradition of Yiddish music.
At the heart of the group is singer Louisa Lyne, whose passion for the Yiddish language has shaped a distinctive artistic path. Through years of study, performance and creative exploration, she has developed a unique musical voice that brings Yiddish culture into dialogue with contemporary expression.
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Learn more about this year's Ashkenaz Festival: https://ashkenaz.ca/ashkenaz-2026/
Presented with the generous support of Toronto Workmen's Circle Foundation, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Louisa Lyne & di Yiddishe Kapelye are among Europe’s foremost contemporary Yiddish music ensembles. They are internationally acclaimed for bringing Yiddish music to new audiences through an artistic vision that is both rooted in tradition and unmistakably contemporary. Blending traditional klezmer with influences from folk, world music and contemporary songwriting, the group creates music that feels both timeless and relevant. Alongside fresh interpretations of Yiddish repertoire, the ensemble is increasingly known for original compositions that contribute new works to the living tradition of Yiddish music.
At the heart of the group is singer Louisa Lyne, whose passion for the Yiddish language has shaped a distinctive artistic path. Through years of study, performance and creative exploration, she has developed a unique musical voice that brings Yiddish culture into dialogue with contemporary expression.
Watch a video:
Learn more about this year's Ashkenaz Festival: https://ashkenaz.ca/ashkenaz-2026/
Presented with the generous support of Toronto Workmen's Circle Foundation, and the Canada Council for the Arts.
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