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From a Cat to a 'Roadsinger'
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 versions of gems from Weimar-era Germany. She shares her first album of original songs.
Yusuf Islam
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 his latest is called Roadsinger (To Warm You Through the Night). He talks about his Muslim faith and his return to music. (Plus, we hear what he thinks of comedian Ricky Gervais using his music on the HBO series "Extras.")
Roadsinger on Amazon
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Soundcheck blog: John Schaefer on the career of Cat Stevens
Ute Lemper
Singer Ute Lemper is best known for her interpretations of songs from Germany’s Weimar era. She’ll join us to share her first album of original material, Between Yesterday and Tomorrow.
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