Sami Yusuf - Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum (Stepping into Light) [Live]

Download/Stream now Watch Sami’s Official YouTube Playlist ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE Sami Yusuf’s new arrangement of the popular Sufi qawwali song ‘Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum’ is an exceptional work of art. A mystical celebration of the source of life, the piece opens in a meditative mood with intensely captivating and intimate vocal solos by Pooja Gaitonde, Tayyar Bayramov and Nabyla Maan and a sitar solo by the renowned Asad Khan. Fluidly transitioning to the exuberant rhythms and vocals of the outstanding group of qawwali musicians joining him, Sami Yusuf leads a passionate call and response of the centuries-old devotional lyrics. This new arrangement of ‘Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum’ was recorded live over two nights at Sami Yusuf’s highly acclaimed ‘Beyond the Stars’ concert at the Dubai EXPO. The full concert can be heard here Credits: Composer and Musical Director: Sami Yusuf