British Singer Yusuf Islam Cancels North America Tour Over Visa Issues

British musician Yusuf Islam, also known as Cat Stevens, has been forced to cancel his North American "Cat on the Road to Findout" book tour scheduled for October due to significant visa delays and resulting production logistics issues. Despite waiting months for visa approvals, the necessary arrangements for the tour could not be made in time, leading to his disappointment and apologies to fans who had already purchased tickets and made travel plans. Yusuf expressed hope that the tour might eventually proceed if visa issues are resolved, though any new dates would be postponed due to other commitments. The tour was intended to combine storytelling with acoustic performances to promote his new autobiography, which remains unaffected by the visa problems and is set for release in early October. Some background context includes Yusuf's conversion to Islam in 1977 and his long career as Cat Stevens, with a return to secular music in 2006 and a recent album release in 2023. There is speculation that past political statements may have complicated his visa application process, but no official reason was confirmed by Yusuf or his team.