Yusuf Islam (BBC4 4th May)
Posted by: SteveGa on 20 April 2007
20:30 In Concert (1971)
21:00 The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens.
Alan Yentob presents a documentary telling the story of Yusuf Islam - the singer/songwriter who captured the hearts of a generation in the 60s and 70s with songs like Moon Shadow and Morning Has Broken under the name Cat Stevens. Yusuf explains that his hit songs were written to help him out of a spiritual depression and that he shared with his listeners a quest for a deeper meaning to life. After a decade of flirting with religion he finally converted to Islam.
22:05 BBC Four Sessions
The BBC Four Sessions (Music)
The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens gives his first full concert in nearly three decades, in an exclusive BBC performance at the Porchester Hall, London. In an exotic Moroccan cafe-style set, he and his band treat the audience of friends, family and fans to songs from across his career, including classic tracks like Father and Son, Peace Train, Wild World and Where Do The Children Play.
21:00 The Artist Formerly Known As Cat Stevens.
Alan Yentob presents a documentary telling the story of Yusuf Islam - the singer/songwriter who captured the hearts of a generation in the 60s and 70s with songs like Moon Shadow and Morning Has Broken under the name Cat Stevens. Yusuf explains that his hit songs were written to help him out of a spiritual depression and that he shared with his listeners a quest for a deeper meaning to life. After a decade of flirting with religion he finally converted to Islam.
22:05 BBC Four Sessions
The BBC Four Sessions (Music)
The artist formerly known as Cat Stevens gives his first full concert in nearly three decades, in an exclusive BBC performance at the Porchester Hall, London. In an exotic Moroccan cafe-style set, he and his band treat the audience of friends, family and fans to songs from across his career, including classic tracks like Father and Son, Peace Train, Wild World and Where Do The Children Play.