关于Sami Yusuf国内对他有许多不同版本的介绍,而这些不同主要表现在他的出生地上上,有的称他出生在伊朗,有的说是阿塞拜疆,更有说他是埃及.但在他自己的官方网站及较具权威的维基百科中都很显然地避开了这个问题,只说他是英国歌手,但具有Azeri的背景(血统).根据介绍Azeri是阿塞拜疆的一个民族,,其主要居住地是在中亚的阿塞拜疆,伊朗,土耳其与俄罗斯,但在西欧,北欧,北美及澳洲也有分布,
Sami Yusuf是一个虔诚的穆斯林,毕业于伦敦皇家音乐学院,2003年发布了首张专集“Al Mu'allim”,得到广泛地好评,他经常在欧洲,北美洲,中东及中亚的许多国家中举办演唱会,也因其歌曲的主题广泛涉及伊斯兰教义中有关社交与人道的问题,因此使他成为一个在伊斯兰世界中极受欢迎的歌手."
Sami Yusuf is a British composer, singer and accomplished musician. He was born in July 1980 into a musical family of Azeri origin, learning to play several instruments at a very young age and demonstrating a keen interest in singing and composing. He studied music at several institutions and with renowned composers and musicians including composers from the Royal Academy of Music in London, one of the world most prestigious music institutions. In addition to his education in Western harmonics and composition, Sami has a solid understanding of the Middle Eastern modes (or Maqams) and is thoroughly acquainted and familiar with both East and Western musical traditions.
Since 2003, Sami’s debut album 'al-Mu'allim' and his second album 'My Ummah' have sold over five million copies worldwide (with a third album nearing completion). His YouTube videos have been played over 10 million times and his websites have been accessed by his many millions of ardent supporters. His concerts have attracted huge audiences across the Middle East, Europe and the United States, including a staggering 250,000 attendance in Istanbul. Sami has been featured by Time Magazine and has appeared on the covers of dozens of other mainstream publications around the world.
Sami is devoutly spiritual and often uses his art and music as a means of promoting the messages of love, mercy, peace and tolerance, whilst encouraging the youth to be proud of their identity.