Hasta hoy, estaba perplejo,
Ah, perplejo,
Errando por los rincones de la existencia,
Lanzado en océanos de contemplación,
Entre olas de pensamiento,
Olas de pensamiento.

Until today I was bewildered,
Ah, bewildered,
Wandering through the corners of existence,
Cast into oceans of contemplation,
Amongst waves of thought,
Waves of thought.

كُنْتُ قبلَ اليَومِ حائِر
آه حائِر
فِي زَوَايَا الْكَونِ دَائِرْ
فِي بِحَارِ الفكْرِ مُلْقَى
بين أمواجِ الْخَوَاطِر
أمواجِ الْخَوَاطِر

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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Cuanto más alto,
Cuanto más alto se sube,
hay tanto menos se entendía,
que es la tenebrosa nube,
que la noche esclarecía.
que es la tenebrosa luna,
que la noche esclarecía.

The higher,
The higher one rises,
The less one knew;
That is the dark cloud,
That illuminated the night,
That is the dark moon,
That illuminated the night.

Vocal section by Israel Moro.
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Spanish words by Teresa de Ávila, San Juan de la Cruz

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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The Dance of the Heart Begins in Fes.

Composed by Sami Yusuf

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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En soledad vivía,
y en soledad la guía su querido,
en soledad de amor herido.

In solitude she lived,
And in solitude her Beloved guided her,
In the solitude of wounded love.

‘Un Corazón Bailando’ is from the live album ALMA, recorded at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music.

Words by San Juan de la Cruz
Composed by Sami Yusuf

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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‘Un Corazón Bailando’ is from the live album ALMA, recorded at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music.

Composed by Sami Yusuf

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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O you through whom my life has become sweet
And of whom I brag over all creation,
You are my suns, the core of my essence,
And your faces are the direction of prostration.

يا من بهِم قد طابَت حياتي
وتِهتُ فخراً على الوجود
أنتُم شموسي وعينُ ذاتي
ووجهُكُم قبلةَ السجودِ

Vocal section by Nabyla Maan
Arabic words by Abu Madyan al-Ghawth
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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Excerpt from ‘Un Corazón Bailando’ from the album ‘ALMA’ composed by Sami Yusuf.

Recorded at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music.

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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We understood and understood all in the intoxication
of our ecstasy,

We walked on, our bliss like a garment trailing behind us, intoxicated and exuberant,

We drank from the cup of love, we were sacrificed to love, and our blood was made licit.

Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Suhrawardi
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

Listen/watch: https://sy.lnk.to/RiverOfParadise

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Layla has robbed me
of my sanity
I said, O Layla
Have mercy on the one killed by love

سَلَبَتْ ليْلَى
مِنِّيَ العَقْلَا
قُلْتُ ياَليْلَى
إرْحَمِي الْقَتْلَى

Composed by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

Listen/watch: https://sy.lnk.to/The-Journey

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The journey of the body falls on dry land,
But the journey of the spirit sets foot in the heart of the sea.
سیر جسم خشک بر خشکی فتاد
سیر جان پا در دل دریا نهاد

I am the lover of a beautiful one, O saints,
For her sake, I get stoned by strangers.
Bir güzelin aşığıyam erenler,
Onun içün taşa tutar el beni.

Beauty has quenched the thirst of the lovers,
When it was revealed to them.
جمَالٌ سَقـَى الْأَحْبَابَ
لَمَّا لَهُمْ بَدَا

Composed by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Abī Sa'd al-Yafi'ī
Persian words by Rumi
Turkish words by Pir Sultan Abdal
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

VOCAL SOLOISTS:
Eléonore Fourniau
Nabyla Maan

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/The-Journey

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Her love is hidden
contained in the depths
O you who have fallen in love
give yourself up to it,

حُبُّهَا مَكنُونْ
في الحَشَى مَخزُون
أَيُّهَا المَفْتُونْ
هِمْ بهَا ذُلا

Composed by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/The-Journey

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O Heart that sacrificed itself for love,
Forget the sadness that your lover’s passing beauty brought,
For she is not inclined to loyalty,
Go, find your place in that love that never changes.

Kelgil, ey qurbon ko‘ngul,
ul qoshi yo mehrin unut,
Chun vafodin tortilur, 
sen ham borib bir go‘sha tut.

Composed by Sami Yusuf
Uzbek words: Alisher Navoi
Vocal section by Ilyos Arabov
Performed at the Philharmonie de Paris

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/LamourVivant

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Do you not see the caged bird, O youth?
When it remembers its homelands it longs
for those abodes of contentment.

‎ أما تنظر الطير المُقَفّصَ يافتى
‎إذا ذكر الأوطان حنَّ إلَى المَغْنَى

Vocal section by Ismail Boujia
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari
Composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/UnCorazonBailando

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رق معنى الهوى
Passion had a subtle meaning

في النفوس و الأشباح
In souls and in shadows

و ظهر و احتوى
And it appeared and was contained

في الصدور و الأرواح
In hearts and spirits

يا خِليَّ الجوى
O air of burning desire

لو ذُقتٓ من الراح
If you had a taste of wine

يا له من مُدام
Oh from him constantly

من سٓكٓر به غنَّى
He who has become drunk
has gained in richness

Vocal section performed by Nabyla Maan
Composed by Sami Yusuf
Arabic words by Abu al-Hasan al-Shushtari

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/TheFireWithin-Live

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It is with deep gratitude that I share this moment: ‘L’Amour Vivant’ has reached over 4 million views on YouTube.

In an era of AI-generated and mass-produced music, the love shown to this 20-minute classical-crossover piece—rooted in World Music Traditions—is humbling.

This work is more than a composition. It’s a journey through Baroque textures, Arabic baladi, Central Asian depth, Persian modes, the Malian kora, and Chinese erhu—a tribute to the soul of traditional music.

As formulaic pop floods our culture, I’ve embraced the tag #HumanMusic—not in protest, but in praise of what is real, inspired, and felt.

My heartfelt thanks to The Sami Yusuf Ensemble, The Scoring Orchestra of Paris, The Métaboles, and all the soloists who brought this piece to life. And to you, the listener—thank you for receiving it.

Watch here: https://sy.lnk.to/LamourVivant

With love,
Sami Yusuf

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23 Ağustos’ta İstanbul Yenikapı’da sahne alacağım ve ECSTASY albümümden yeni eserleri ilk kez sizlerle paylaşacak olmaktan büyük mutluluk duyuyorum.

Bana az önce bildirildi ki biletlerin büyük çoğunluğu şimdiden satılmış—gösterdiğiniz sevgi ve destek için hepinize yürekten teşekkür ederim. Satışlar hâlâ devam ediyor ve bu unutulmaz geceyi sizlerle paylaşmak için sabırsızlanıyorum.

Bilet almak için: https://sy.lnk.to/Live-in-Istanbul

Sevgiyle,
SY

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I’m so happy to be performing in Istanbul on 23 August at Yenikapı, where I’ll be premiering new pieces from ECSTASY.

I’ve just been informed that most of the tickets have already been sold—thank you all so much for your love and support. Sales are still ongoing, and I’m truly looking forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you.

To book your ticket: https://sy.lnk.to/Live-in-Istanbul

With love,
SY

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Karitas brings together global traditions—from Fuzuli to Hildegard, Andalusia to the East—uniting hearts through sound.

Composed by Sami Yusuf
Azerbaijani words by Muhammad Fuzuli

Book your tickets for the upcoming concert in Istanbul: https://sy.lnk.to/Live-in-Istanbul

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/Karitas

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The Wine of Love was composed for my performance at the Al Wasl Dome, Dubai 2021.

Set to beautiful Urdu poetry by Munna Shaokath Ali, the lyrics explore reflection, longing, and the search for connection:

“When I look at you, let me see myself in you…
May the longing for you never fade from my heart.”

This moment was deeply meaningful for me, and I hope for those who experienced it.

With love,
SY

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/TheWineOfLove

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‘Nasimi’ is one of the compositions closest to my heart. The ecstatic poetry of the 14th-century Sufi master Nasimi is celebrated here through the vibrant sound of Shur mugham, the beautiful and living musical legacy of the poet’s homeland.

This performance was recorded live at the Opening Ceremony of the 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Baku — a moment of deep meaning and pride.

With love,
SY

Beyond the Stars was more than a concert—it was a meeting point of cultures, performed live at the stunning Al Wasl Dome in Dubai 2021.

These original compositions bring together the rich textures of global musical traditions—from the expressive tones of the Chinese erhu to the vibrant rhythms of qawwali and the intricate melodies of Andalusia. Each piece is a reflection of connection, creativity, and the universal language of music.

I’m grateful to have shared this unforgettable moment with master musicians and an audience from around the world.

With Love,
SY

Listen/Watch: https://sy.lnk.to/BeyondtheStarsAlbum-Live

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