Yusuf Islam Biography
Cat Stevens became a convert to Islam in 1977, after a near-death experience. He adopted the name Yusuf Islam in 1979, and became an outspoken advocate for the religion. Recently in Nov. 2006, his first pop album after 28 years, "An Other Cup", was released under the name Yusuf. He currently lives in London with his wife and children, where he is an active member of the Muslim community. He founded, and is chairman of, the Small Kindness charity, which initially assisted famine victims in Africa and now supports thousands of orphans and families in the Balkans, Indonesia, and Iraq. Islam also founded the charity Muslim Aid, but left as founding Chairman in 1999.
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Yusuf Islam/Cat Stevens has added a second date to his appearance London's Eventim Apollo in …
Yusuf Islam, the acclaimed British-born musician and humanitarian formerly known as Cat Stevens …
The world premiere of Cat Stevens 'Moonshadow' musical will happen in Melbourne, Australia is …
Yusuf Islam (the former Cat Stevens) has announced that hew will hold the world premier of his new …
After quite an extraordinary break of 33 years, Yusuf, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens …
�After quite an extraordinary break of 33 years, Yusuf, the artist formerly known as Cat …
Yusuf Islam has written a musical.'Moonshadow' - which features classic songs from the artist …
Legendary singer/songwriter Yusuf Islam releases his first album of new songs for almost 30 years …
Yusuf Islam Albums
| Title | Release | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Footsteps In The Light | 2006 |
| 2 |  | Other Songs M - Y | |
| 3 |  | An Other Cup | 2006 |
| 4 |  | Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night) | 2009 |
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