Edel Rodriguez
Cat Stevens / Yusuf Islam
NOVEMBER 19, 2006
I did this portrait of Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) for this week's Billboard magazine. It's a full page image accompanying an interview about his new album which is coming out very soon. The first in 25 years I believe.
I've always loved his music and songwriting and I'm looking forward to hearing the new work he's recorded. Here are a few links with information and music:
This week's Billboard Interview
A t.v. interview about his music and departure
Peace Train (live)
Moonshadow (live)
Wild World (live)
I roughly based Cat Stevens' portrait on this personal work I have in my studio. An inked self portrait over some sprays from a can, something I did quickly one day.
I wanted to capture the idea of a person who has been through a lot of tumult and has gone through it just fine. Stevens' name change and conversion to Islam were actions which were criticized by many.
I've always loved his music and songwriting and I'm looking forward to hearing the new work he's recorded. Here are a few links with information and music:
This week's Billboard Interview
A t.v. interview about his music and departure
Peace Train (live)
Moonshadow (live)
Wild World (live)
I wanted to capture the idea of a person who has been through a lot of tumult and has gone through it just fine. Stevens' name change and conversion to Islam were actions which were criticized by many.
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