Sami Yusuf (born July 1980) is a British Muslim singer-songwriter. Yusuf's music is comprised mostly of songs relating to Islam and being a Muslim in today's world. He also deals with many soci . .   Expand    Wikipedia

Sami Yusuf (born July 1980) is a British Muslim singer-songwriter. Yusuf's music is comprised mostly of songs relating to Islam and being a Muslim in today's world. He also deals with many social and humanitarian issues in his music. Presently, he is fast becoming a very popular figure in the Islamic world, having made videos for several of his tracks; according to The Guardian, he "is perhaps the most famous British Muslim in the world". In 2006, Time Magazine called him "Islam's biggest rock star". Sami Yusuf is a British composer, singer and accomplished musician. He was born in July 1980 into a musical family of Azeri origin, learning to play several instruments at a very young age and demonstrating a keen interest in singing and composing. He studied music at several institutions and with renowned composers and musicians, including composers from the Royal Academy of Music in London, one of the world most prestigious music institutions. In addition to his education in Western harmonics and composition, Sami has a solid understanding of the Middle Eastern modes (or Maqams), and is thoroughly acquainted and familiar with both Eastern and Western musical traditions.

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