Thursday 9 April 2009

A Glance About Sami Yusuf

A Glance About Sami Yusuf

Sami Yusuf was born in July 1980. He was born into a musical family of Azeri origin and thus music played an integral part in his life. Sami’s initial training came from father, whi is an internationally renowned composer, poet, and a multitalented musician. Sami learnt to play many instrument at a very young age and gradually began to show a keen interest in singing and composing. At the age eighteen, he obtained a scholarship to study composition at the Royal Academy of Music in London, one of the world’s most prestigious music institutions.

Sami has been composing from a very young age and his beautiful voice is supplemented by his extensive knowledge of notes and harmonies. He also has good understanding of music theory and the Middle Eastern modes (or Maqams). Indeed, it is rare to find a person who has all these talents. Sami is also a devout Muslim who sees songs as a means of promoting the message of Islam and encouraging the youth to be proud of their religion an identity.

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