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.
The Peace Train
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 ...
Picks of the Week
This week's Soundcheck picks feature a striking English guitarist, a diva from West Africa, and a look at river baptism. Read our full reviews of this week's picks.
Oumou Sangare, Seya (World Circuit/Nonesuch)
James Blackshaw, The Glass Bead Game (Young God Records)
Various artists, Take Me To ...
Oumou Sangare, Seya (World Circuit/Nonesuch)
James Blackshaw, The Glass Bead Game (Young God Records)
Various artists, Take Me To ...
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