YUSUF Returns With ROADSINGER Album and TV Appearances

     MUSIC NEWS-  Renowned singer-songwriter Yusuf (the artist once known as Cat Stevens) is back ready to once again strike up an intimate relationship with his audience. After retreating from the pop stage following classic '70s multi-platinum albums such as Tea For The Tillerman and Teaser And The Firecat and acclaimed hits such as "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moonshadow," "Morning Has Broken" and "Father And Son," Yusuf returned in late 2006 with his first pop album in 28 years. Now a 2nd album, roadsinger (to warm you through the night), releases May 5, 2009 (via UMe).

"I was absent from my audience for so long," said Yusuf, "people thought another album would never come. The 2006 album, An Other Cup, was a surprise. With this new album, the distance is much less. I'm back to doing what I do best — painting pictures with music and storytelling on a very human, personal, intuitive level through lyrics and song, so I can help people feel good again. I guess in some ways the new album picks up where the Cat Stevens the public knows left off."

The album, roadsinger, was produced by Yusuf with help from Martin Terefe (James Morrison, Jason Mraz, Martha Wainwright), and recorded around the world. Guests include Morrison, Michelle Branch, and Holly Williams (granddaughter of Hank Williams, Sr).

YUSUF will be appearing on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno May 13, The Colbert Report on May 14, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon May 15.  His "secret" NYC concert on May 3 at the Highline Ballroom was cancelled due to "Visa" problems, but his May 11 El Rey Theatre show in L.A. is still on.

Check out the video clip below-