Tour Postponement
Yusuf, also known as Cat Stevens, has announced that his North American tour, "Cat on the Road to Findout," will be postponed due to unspecified visa problems. The singer-songwriter expressed his disappointment, stating that the tour, which was set to take place in October, cannot proceed as planned.
Reason for the Postponement
The reason for the postponement is due to delays in obtaining visa permits, which have been pending for months. Despite waiting for as long as possible, the production logistics required for the show cannot be arranged in time. Yusuf apologized to his fans who had already purchased tickets and made travel arrangements to attend the tour.
Future Plans
Although the tour has been postponed, Yusuf hopes that the North American audience will still have the chance to see the tour once the visa permits are approved. However, due to other travel plans, the tour may not take place for some time. Yusuf reassured his fans that they can still enjoy his work, including his upcoming memoir, "Cat on the Road to Findout," which does not require a visa.
Background
Yusuf’s visa delays may be related to his past statements, including his public support for Ayatollah Khomeini’s demands for the death of author Salman Rushdie in 1989. However, Yusuf has since softened his stance, and his music has been celebrated by many artists, including Haim, Dave Matthews, and Jack Johnson, who performed at the Catsong festival in 2020.
Release of Memoir
Yusuf’s memoir, "Cat on the Road to Findout," is set to be released in the UK on October 2. The book will be available for fans to enjoy while they wait for the tour to be rescheduled. As Yusuf noted, "books do not need visas," so fans can still experience his work despite the tour postponement.
