In response to Awakening's recent statement proclaiming Sami Yusuf's contractual obligations to Awakening, ETM International contends that based upon expert legal advice this contract is invalid and unenforceable, which is why Sami Yusuf is pursuing, and will continue to pursue his career away from Awakening.

On the 4th of September, Sami will be performing at one of Istanbuls most iconic venues for a special Ramadan performance. Turkish fans will be treated to many of Sami's popular songs including unreleased tracks. Read more about the concert here.

Visit www.samiyusufofficial.com to download your free track, available in four languages. Available now!

“You Came to Me” 18th Aug 2009!

samiyusufofficial.com is delighted to announce its very first Live Chat to take place on the 10th July at 21:00 - 22:00 PM GMT. Log into the website and become a member of the forum, July 10th, 21:00 PM GMT to talk to Sami himself, as well as fans from all around the world. Sami will be exclusively talking to his fans and supporters about lots of exciting news and upcoming events. Be the first to know! See you there!

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I have been invited to perform with a special ensemble at the celebrated World Sacred Music Festival in Fès, Morocco. The festival intends to represent the spiritual heart of Islam – peaceful, pluralistic, generous and cheerful, honouring all the world’s spiritual traditions and dissolving musical boundaries.

The Fès Festival of World Sacred Music has united music lovers and musicians from around the world in the spiritual joys of music. Since its inception in 1994, the Fès Festival has developed into Morocco’s most inspiring cultural festival, drawing diverse audiences into a realm beyond everyday life and strife, connecting souls through the peaceful strains of music.

In 2009, the Fès Festival’s theme is built around the Tree of Life – as universal a symbol among different cultures as music. This year’s lineup of performers brings many branches to the tree from across the globe and features, among others, Lebanese singer Marcel Khalifé; American gospel star Marwa Wright; The Whirling Dervishes of Konya from Turkey; and pre-Christian Celtic legends from Loreena McKennitt, as well as dancers and musicians from India, Iran, Spain, and several other countries.

For more information please visit www.samiyusufofficial.com and the World Sacred Music Festival website

Watch my recent interview with Riz Khan on Al-Jazeera TV which aired on February 12th, where I discussed my forthcoming album and shared insights on recent and upcoming projects!

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Sami Yusuf's official website finally launched! Visit http://www.samiyusufofficial.com for exclusive content, videos, pics, news and unreleased tracks!

In response to the open letter published by Awakening Entertainment/Records, their acknowledgement that there is currently a dispute between Awakening and Sami Yusuf is certainly a positive step in the right direction. The letter does not, however, state that Sami has spent the best part of a year attempting, without success to get Awakening to address his complaints. They stated that “Awakening holds Sami in very high esteem and is honored to have him as one its artists” Hard to believe when they have released an album mainly consisting of inferior quality mp3 demos that came into their possession by means unknown. These demos were only intended to be used as ‘work in progress’ guide tracks that are far from Sami’s exacting standards and certainly not fit for release. They knew or must have known that, dispute apart, Sami would never have given his blessings or permission for such material to be made available to the public. Is this how they demonstrate the degree to which they are “honoured” to have Sami as one of their artists? Go to Sami’s new, official, website: samiyusufofficial.com where he has loaded examples of the difference between the quality of the Awakening release, which is based on year-old demos and more recent work that he has carried out. Also available on this site is a new version of ‘Palestine Forever’ which Sami is offering to his supporters as a free download. Regards Labelmaison Ltd Sami Yusuf’s Management