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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

The world-famous singer Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, will perform at Istanbul Ataturk Cultural Center on Oct. 19 and at CSO Ada Ankara on Oct. 23 as part of the Turkish Culture Road Festivals.

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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

"I was bold and rebellious, and I did not want to stay in the frame which I was born because I know there is more than that. I think that resonates with people," he said.

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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

Islam revealed that the concerts in Türkiye held great importance to him and added that there would be surprises as well as some well-known songs.

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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

The musician, who did not reveal the concert program, advised the audience to wait until the day of the performance.

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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

When asked about his sentiments and ideas about Türkiye, the singer said he was constantly hoping for peace.

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World-famous musician Yusuf Islam to perform concerts in Istanbul and Ankara

"Turkey has taken a lot of beatings in the past and pressures and I think music can sometimes take us to a place we do not find in this world," he said.