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Yusuf gives first LA performance in three decades

Yusuf Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, returned to an LA stage for the first time in 33 years on Monday (5/11), performing songs from his new "Roadsinger" album and classics such as "Where Will the Children Play" and "Peace Train." Joined at the El Rey Theater by a three piece band plus Alun Davies, the second guitarist on albums such as "Tea for the Tillerman" and "Teaser and the Firecat," Yusuf delivered a 15-song set, eight of which came from his career as Cat Stevens in the e...

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13:24 on May 12 2009

Yusuf Returns to U.S. Stage After Three Decades at L.A. Show

Rolling Stone — Yusuf, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, performed his first American concert in three decades Monday night at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles, mingling early h... more info

Cat Stevens

19:03 on May 12 2009

Yusuf gives first LA performance in three decades

Live Daily — Yusuf Islam, the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens, returned to an LA stage for the first time in 33 years on Monday (5/11), performing songs from his new "Roadsinger"... more info

Cat Stevens