Yusuf Islam appears in the following:
The Peace Train
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Yusuf Islam, the singer-songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens, joins us to talk about Roadsinger, his second album since staging a comeback in 2006. Plus, he shares stories about his exit from pop music in the late '70s, his faith, and comedian Ricky Gervais, who used a Stevens hit as ...
The Journey of Yusuf Islam
Thursday, June 25, 2009
The artist once known as Cat Stevens sold over 60 million albums worldwide. Then he converted to Islam and disappeared from the pop world. Today: Yusuf Islam talks about his faith -- and his return to music. Also: Chicago instrumental-rock powerhouse Tortoise performs in our studio.
Yusuf Islam
Monday, June 01, 2009
Singer-songwriter Cat Stevens achieved pop stardom in the 1970s with tracks like "Peace Train" and "Wild World." But in 1977, he became a Muslim, changed his name to Yusuf Islam, and stepped out of the world of pop for nearly 30 years. He returned with an album in 2006, and ...
From a Cat to a 'Roadsinger'
Monday, June 01, 2009
The man once known as Cat Stevens has resumed his musical journey as Yusuf Islam. The singer-songwriter, who dropped out of the pop world in 1977, joins us to talk about his return to music, his Muslim faith, and his latest album. Later: singer Ute Lemper is known for smoldering ...
