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Yusuf

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

July 21, 1948 in London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock Religious International

Styles

Soft Rock Album Rock Contemporary Pop/Rock Singer/Songwriter Sacred Traditions Spoken Word Islamic

Also Known As

Cat Stevens
Steven Demetre Georgiou
Yusuf Islam
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Yusuf

Biography by William Ruhlmann

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Muslim name for the chart-topping singer/songwriter formerly known as Cat Stevens.
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Album Highlights

  • A Is for Allah
    Yusuf
    A Is for Allah
  • Prayers of the Last Prophet
    Yusuf
    Prayers of the Last Pro …
  • The Laughing Apple
    Yusuf / Cat Stevens
    The Laughing Apple
  • Roadsinger
    Yusuf / Cat Stevens
    Roadsinger
  • Back to Earth
    Cat Stevens / Yusuf
    Back to Earth
  • Footsteps in the Light
    Yusuf
    Footsteps in the Light
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Artists Moods

  • Earnest
  • Philosophical
  • Atmospheric
  • Gentle
  • Intimate
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Organic
  • Reflective
  • Restrained
  • Searching
  • Spiritual
  • Warm
  • Austere
  • Cerebral
  • Graceful
  • Literate
  • Poignant
  • Reverent
  • Tender
  • Wistful
  • Bittersweet
  • Brooding
  • Melancholy

Artists Themes

  • Long Walk
  • Peace
  • Introspection
  • Reflection
  • Religion
  • Affection/Fondness
  • Politics/Society
  • World View
  • Maverick
  • Sunday Afternoon
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