Author: Hans Joachim Hennig

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Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, performing at a music festival in Italy (photo: picture-alliance/Photoshot)

Yusuf Islam

The "Peace Train" is rolling again

Yusuf Islam is the most famous convert to Islam in the world and one of the most successful pop stars of the 70s. Now, the man known to millions as Cat Stevens is back on tour in Germany. By Hans Joachim HennigMore

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