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My Take
Sami Yusuf genuinely moves me. Born in Tehran and of Azerbaijani descent, this British singer-composer broke through with Al-Mu'allim in 2003 and built a catalogue of eight studio albums rooted in faith and spirituality yet reaching far beyond any single audience. What impresses me most is his refusal to be boxed in as merely a singer: he arranges, composes and plays, weaving multiple traditions into something coherent and beautiful. An honorary diploma from Azerbaijan's president underlines the cross-cultural respect he commands. I admire artists who carry several worlds at once and make them sing in harmony, and Yusuf does exactly that.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sami Yusuf
- Name (Japanese)
- サミ・ユスフ
- Reading
- さみ・ゆすふ
- Born
- July 21, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
- Occupation
- singer / vocalist / music arranger / composer / songwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- honorary diploma of President of Azerbaijan Republic
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sami Yusuf born?
Born July 21, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Sami Yusuf from?
Sami Yusuf is from Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran.
What does Sami Yusuf do?
Sami Yusuf works as singer, vocalist, music arranger, composer, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.