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The Journey of Yusuf Islam
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 the theme to the HBO series Extras. This is an extended version of a previously aired interview.
Roadsinger on Amazon.com
Yusuf Islam Official Site
Yusuf Islam MySpace Page
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 the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photography 1890-1950 (Dust to Digital)
Tortoise
The Chicago-based band Tortoise revolutionized instrumental rock, mixing it with American jazz, Brazilian Tropicalia and Jamaican dub. They join us to talk about their first studio album in five years. Plus, the group performs in our studio.
Beacons of Ancestorship on Amazon.com
Tortoise Official Site
Tortoise MySpace Page
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See Tori Amos Live!
Join us Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Greene Space
Singer and pianist Tori Amos joins us to talk about reworking and reinventing seasonal carols on her new holiday album. And, she performs for a live audience in The Greene Space! Click the link for ticket info.
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