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Watch Martha Wainwright and Montrealers Sing Leonard Cohen from Their Balconies

Wainwright also led the virtual crowd through Richard Desjardins's "Le cœur est un oiseau"
Watch Martha Wainwright and Montrealers Sing Leonard Cohen from Their Balconies
By Matt Bobkin
Published Mar 23, 2020
To help boost spirits while millions across the globe self-isolate to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic, POP Montreal and Martha Wainwright organized a singalong of Leonard Cohen's "So Long, Marianne" last night (March 22), encouraging other Montrealers to join the chorus of voices from their balconies. Now, footage has emerged of Wainwright and others participating in the event.

During the event, Wainwright led the virtual crowd through "So Long, Marianne" and Richard Desjardins's "Le cœur est un oiseau" from the balcony of the building that houses both POP Montreal's office and Wainwright's cafe and event space URSA. Across the city, other Montrealers joined in.

Watch footage of Wainwright's performance below, and keep scrolling for videos of other participants.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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