Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens, also known as Yusuf Islam, is a British singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s with hit songs like 'Father and Son' and 'Wild World'. After converting to Islam in 1977, he left the music industry for many years but later returned to performing under his new name. Stevens is known for his folk-infused melodies and introspective lyrics, often exploring themes of love, spirituality, and social issues. Recently, he joined over 1000 musicians in releasing a silent album to protest proposed UK copyright law changes that could adversely impact artists' rights in the age of artificial intelligence.
Born on Jul 21, 1948 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 43,092 | $1,400,000 | 1,290$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 9,287 | $240,000 | 219$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,384 | $210,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 3 | 61,773,720 | 56,763 | $1,850,000 | 1,700$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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New Zealand:
Cat Stevens is mentioned as an artist that Michele enjoys, which the author finds unappealing.
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Portugal:
Jimmy Cliff sang themes from Cat Stevens' song Wild World.
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Spain:
Cat Stevens was a fellow musician who produced Jimmy Cliff's song 'Trapped'.
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Switzerland:
Cat Stevens, the British singer-songwriter, has released an autobiography detailing his conversion to Islam.
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New Zealand:
Lynch toured with Cat Stevens, highlighting her extensive music career.
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United Kingdom:
Cat Stevens is mentioned as an author of a song that Rod Stewart has recorded.
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Honduras:
The gala will celebrate the recordings included in the Grammy Hall of Fame 2025, including Cat Stevens' album 'Tea For The Tillerman'.
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Indonesia:
Cat Stevens is a musician who contributed to a compilation album addressing the implications of AI in music.
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United States:
Cat Stevens is one of the artists who participated in the silent album to protest the proposed changes to U.K. copyright laws.
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Taiwan:
Cat Stevens is among the more than 1,000 musicians who released a silent album to protest AI copyright changes.
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