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Yusuf / Cat Stevens is a British singer-songwriter and philanthropist, born and raised a stone's throw from the British Museum, WC1. He penned some of the most treasured songs in Pop/Folk history, including 'Father and Son', 'Wild World' and 'First Cut is the Deepest' selling over 80 million records in a career spanning over 50 years. He famously converted to Islam in 1977 turning his back on the Music industry to focus his attention on charity and education. In 2006 Yusuf returned to popular music and touring using music as a bridge between different cultures and faiths.

Yusuf/Cat Stevens: Music, Islam and why I still carry a guitar #Voices

Narguess Farzad: From tiles to bumper stickers, the lasting power of Persian epic poetry #Voices

Idris Khan: making '21 Stones' #Voices

James Allan on the history of Iranian alams #Voices

Reza Shah-Kazemi on the catharsis of the Muharram procession #Voices

Farouk Topan: Global vs local Islam in East Africa #Voices

Doris Abouseif on the legacy of the Mamluk sultanate #Voices

Mina Salama playing the ney #Voices

Irving Finkle: Chess and backgammon - world conquerors #Voices

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Yusuf/Cat Stevens: Music, Islam and why I still carry a guitar #Voices

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