{"title":"Bruce Cockburn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce Cockburn is a Canadian folk and rock guitarist, as well as a singer and songwriter. Born on May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he has made significant contributions to the music industry throughout his career. With his distinctive style and powerful lyrics, Cockburn has become an influential figure in the world of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for his thought-provoking songs that tackle social and political issues, Cockburn's music resonates with audiences worldwide. His ability to blend folk and rock elements creates a unique sound that captivates listeners. Whether performing solo or with a band, Cockburn's performances are always filled with passion and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith numerous awards and accolades under his belt, including multiple Juno Awards and inductions into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Bruce Cockburn continues to be a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. His dedication to creating meaningful music that connects with people sets him apart as an artist who leaves a lasting impact on those who listen.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-charity-of-night-iar4xe","title":"The Charity Of Night","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously looking back and forward in his music development, Bruce Cockburn's twentieth album \u003ci\u003eThe Charity of Night\u003c\/i\u003e represents a shift from his earlier folk influenced song writing of his previous works, and returns to his jazz-inflected focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusically the album has Cockburn's core backing players of this era: solid bass and drums provided by Rob Wasserman and Gary Craig. Guest Gary Burton provides shimmering vibraphone on three songs, and other guests include Bonnie Raitt, Ani DiFranco, Jonatha Brooke, and Patty Larkin. Acclaimed by fans and critics alike, this album is an essential part of the Cockburn catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True North Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50477619052875,"sku":"2001589","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/620638079379_e5e12c43_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727475456"},{"product_id":"breakfast-in-new-orleans-dinner-in-timbuktu-muikft","title":"Breakfast In New Orleans Dinner In Timbuktu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBreakfast in New Orleans Dinner in Timbuktu\u003c\/i\u003e is Bruce Cockburn's 1999 album written to encourage his fans to look forward to the new century, while learning from the past. It contains a travelogue in the album's lyrics, both to familiar places of home and family as well as social imperatives from visits to developing countries. Through it all is Cockburn's reflections on the dynamics between men and women and spiritual mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusically the album features the vocals of three women who appear throughout the album. Jonell Mosser sings on two songs, including the hit single \"Last Night of the World\"; Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies on the sultry \"Mango\" and a cover of the Fats Domino nugget \"Blueberry Hill\", and most significantly for the album's consistency, Lucinda Williams appears on four tracks. Her standout track is \"Isn't That What Friends Are For\", a tender song of friendship is made more poignant by Williams' ability to convey deep emotion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True North Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50477621379403,"sku":"2001588","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/620638079270_165b15da_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727475475"},{"product_id":"bruce-cockburn-zfktwj","title":"Bruce Cockburn","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissue of Cockburn's debut album. For fans this is the perfect genesis of a globally acclaimed guitarist and songwriter. A blend of youthful enthusiasm and innocence that never quite resurfaced again in his work, especially as he developed his jazz-folk fusion and became known for both immense skill on the guitar and his activism in support of social causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans know this album as Bruce Cockburn's happy-go-lucky years, before the weight of his success encouraged him to use his songwriting for a purpose, never again having this much whimsy in the studio. The opening number, \"Going to the Country,\" evokes the era's hippie back-to-the-earth movement, and as all good things come back around again, is just as fresh in today's enviro-movements. His hit song \"Musical Friends\" remains a fan favourite to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"True North Records","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50477622264139,"sku":"2001587","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._9ebfef4b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727475495"},{"product_id":"o-sun-o-moon","title":"O Sun O Moon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has seen him embrace folk, jazz, rock, and worldbeat styles while earning high praise as an exceptional songwriter and a revered guitarist. He remains deeply respected for his activism and humanist song lyrics that thread throughout his career. On all his albums Cockburn has deftly captured the joy, pain, fear, and faith of human experience in song.  \u003ci\u003eO Sun O Moon\u003c\/i\u003e is Cockburn's latest studio album available May 12 from True North Records, a collection of 12 new original songs that demonstrate the songwriting and guitar-playing skills that come from more than 55 years of artistry. Since his self-titled debut in 1970, he has won 13 Juno Awards, an induction into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, a Governor General's Performing Arts Award, and has been made an Officer of the Order of Canada, among many other accolades. He has 22 gold and platinum records including a 6 times platinum record for his Christmas album. 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