Dawud Wharnsby Ali

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White Moon 02:03 Tools
The Prophet 02:46 Tools
The Last Tea Song (Truth And The Silent Voice) 02:05 Tools
Window Song 02:07 Tools
Blind Faith 00:45 Tools
Prophet For Profit (Live / Acoustic version) 00:45 Tools
Black Glass 02:01 Tools
Prophet For Profit 02:01 Tools
Theeverythingsong 02:02 Tools
Alhamdulillah 04:24 Tools
The Poets 04:16 Tools
Upon My Shelf 05:31 Tools
The Veil 02:56 Tools
You Are the Only One 04:50 Tools
Antisocialsong 04:10 Tools
Block 02:56 Tools
What Did I Do Today? 02:49 Tools
Midnight 03:28 Tools
The Story Of Ibrahim 03:38 Tools
Sunshine, Dust and The Messenger 03:08 Tools
Silent Sunlight 03:38 Tools
Wings Against My Window 02:21 Tools
Rhythm of Surrender 03:17 Tools
Full of Humility 03:05 Tools
Animals Love Qur'an 02:46 Tools
The Beautiful Story 03:05 Tools
The People of the Boxes 03:38 Tools
Al Khaliq 03:30 Tools
Bismillah 03:56 Tools
Why Are the Drums So Silent? 03:48 Tools
Move To See (Prayer of a Derelict) 02:39 Tools
Life Returns 04:15 Tools
Colours Of Islam 03:30 Tools
Madinah Tun-Nabi 03:39 Tools
Afraid To Read 05:08 Tools
Here We Come 03:17 Tools
Takbir (Days of Eid) 03:30 Tools
Sing, Children of the World 06:20 Tools
Remember Allah 01:59 Tools
The War / La Ilaha Il Allah 02:39 Tools
Sing, Children Of The World! 03:40 Tools
Give a Little Bit 01:49 Tools
The Truth That Lies Inside 04:10 Tools
Don't Talk to Me About Muhammad 04:48 Tools
A Whisper Of Peace 03:22 Tools
Wood And Nails 04:37 Tools
Hold the Stage 04:50 Tools
The Crazy Spots I've Prayed 03:22 Tools
History And Handshake Kisses 00:49 Tools
Azan / Qad Qamatis Salah 04:10 Tools
Madinah Tun Nabi 03:39 Tools
Rex The Dog 03:10 Tools
Wisdom and Tea 03:49 Tools
Stuffed Animals Behind My Bed 03:43 Tools
All These Pictures 04:33 Tools
Don't Talk About Muhammad 04:46 Tools
Assess Your Life 04:21 Tools
Out Seeing the Fields 01:48 Tools
Dip In the Shallow End 03:39 Tools
The Old Fool 03:35 Tools
Whisper of Peace 04:21 Tools
The Opening/Bismillah 04:24 Tools
Lullaby (Du'a Before Sleep) 03:35 Tools
Flying 03:54 Tools
The Sweetest Afternoon 01:48 Tools
Bells Of Morning 03:54 Tools
Love Strong 03:54 Tools
Everyday 03:40 Tools
The Beautiful Story of Yusuf 03:26 Tools
We've Scanned the Sky (The Ramadan Song) 01:54 Tools
For You In Fez 04:28 Tools
Duty To Parents 02:12 Tools
Let It Go 03:49 Tools
Tea In St. Pancras Station 04:28 Tools
No Time For Rhyme 03:49 Tools
Charity 00:42 Tools
Little bird 03:46 Tools
The Blue Sky is Blue 02:23 Tools
Vacuous Waxing 03:49 Tools
Rachel 05:04 Tools
Eight Years Old 04:24 Tools
Sing children of the world 03:26 Tools
The Prophet's Hands 04:31 Tools
Light Upon Light 02:05 Tools
Allah Ta'ala 03:11 Tools
Wev'e scanned the sky 04:24 Tools
Allah Ta'la 01:54 Tools
Follow 04:11 Tools
Colors Of Islam 04:11 Tools
Lullaby (Dua Before Sleep) 02:28 Tools
Allah Ta-ala 00:18 Tools
Argus Array 00:18 Tools
Introduction 00:18 Tools
What's the Matter Here 00:34 Tools
Conclusion 00:34 Tools
Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind 00:34 Tools
Introduction: Can You Hear the Rhythm? 01:54 Tools
Lullaby (Dua Before Sleeping) 01:54 Tools
Alternation of Night and Day 01:17 Tools
Whisper of Peace (Reprise) 01:54 Tools
The everything song 01:54 Tools
Azan/Qad Qamatis Salah 00:58 Tools
The Piling Up 01:10 Tools
About Sound Vision 00:58 Tools
A Whisper of Peace (Reprise) 01:56 Tools
You Are The Only One - Feat. Bill Kocher 01:51 Tools
The Opening / Bismillah 03:33 Tools
The Prophet's Hands (feat. Zain Bhikha & Yusuf Islam) 04:32 Tools
Sending Peace Upon The Messenger (SAWS) 01:51 Tools
The Opening, Bismillah 03:33 Tools
The Blue Sky Is Blue Like Blue Bubblegum 00:30 Tools
Sunshine Dust and the Messenger 03:08 Tools
Sunshine, Dust and The Messenger of Allah (SAW) 01:56 Tools
The Blue Sky Is Blue (Like Blue Bubblegum) 01:56 Tools
09 About Sound Vision 01:00 Tools
Dear God 00:00 Tools
Prayer (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Follow - Feat. Stephen Fearing 00:39 Tools
al-Khaliq 03:30 Tools
Midnight - Feat. Stephen Fearing 03:08 Tools
Sunshine Dust & the Messenger of Allah 03:30 Tools
Live Life Like a Traveller 00:00 Tools
The Letter 00:00 Tools
Alhamdulillah, Subhanallah and Insha Allah (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Conclusion to the Prophet's Hands (feat. Dawn Wharnsby) 00:39 Tools
Wee Willie Wheezer Wharnsby (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
A Picnic of Poems (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Rose (Percussion Version) 03:08 Tools
Education and the Working Man 05:01 Tools
Storm (Percussion Version) 05:01 Tools
Vacuous Waxing - Feat. Bill Kocher & Stephen Fearing 00:00 Tools
Give a Little of Yourself 00:00 Tools
Whisper Of Pease (Reprise) 00:00 Tools
My Father's Beard (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
A Whisper of Peace (Extended Version) 00:00 Tools
Move To See, Prayer Of A Derelict 01:18 Tools
The Ant (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Busy Buzzing Bees (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Lorry, Cycle and Feet (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Peep Hole On the World (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Love Strong - Feat. Bill Kocher 01:18 Tools
Alternation of Night and Day (Feat. Gasser Auda & Patrick Bailey) 01:18 Tools
Block - Feat. Irshad Khan 01:18 Tools
My Mother (Percussion Version) 01:18 Tools
Shady Grove 01:18 Tools
Allah Is Calling 00:00 Tools
I Had a Chirpy Chick (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Crazy Spots 00:00 Tools
My Name Is Nimboo (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
the people of the box 00:00 Tools
Animals Love Qu'ran 00:00 Tools
I Just Wanna Sing 00:00 Tools
A Prayer to End Bullying (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
The Fly, the Spider and I (Percussion Version) 00:00 Tools
Duty to Parents (Feat. Gasser Auda & Patrick Bailey) 02:12 Tools
Ramadan Is On It's Way (Percussion Version) 02:12 Tools
The Last Tea Song, Truth And The Silent Voice 01:18 Tools
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Folk, jazz, rock, world, classical, country: musical genres that have been defined and consistently evolving for decades. Many talented artists interpret, arrange and blend these genres with their unique styles. Few though, are able to claim being pioneers in charting a completely new musical niche. Dawud Wharnsby, however, is such an artist. A third generation Canadian with Scottish and English roots, Dawud Wharnsby's recordings and reputation have established him as an institution in the realm of English language Nasheed (spiritual songs of a world-rhythm/folk style, drawn from Islamic cultural and musical roots). In true folk-song tradition, his writings have taken on a life of their own - spreading far beyond officially targeted territories by way of a bootleg industry which circulates his recordings unofficially and uncontrollably throughout the world. Though distribution of Wharnsby's material is difficult to gage, his efforts have spawned an artistic movement and musical industry of young artists hailing from Los Angeles, London, Jakarta and all stops in between. A traveler, writer, troubadour and multi-instrumentalist, Dawud (David) Wharnsby first emerged onto the North American folk music scene in 1991. His debut solo recording "Blue Walls and The Big Sky” (1995), firmly established his skills not only as a crafty lyricist, but also as a powerful vocalist, capable of drawing listeners into his world like a vibrant stage actor or an intimate storyteller. Merging the Celtic/folk styles of his upbringing with sounds and embellishments of the Middle and Far East, his 1996 CD "A Whisper Of Peace” was followed by a string of internationally recognized recordings including, "Road To Madinah” (1999), "Sunshine, Dust and The Messenger” (2001) and "The Prophet's Hands” (2002) - all released through the US based label Sound Vision. Wharnsby's unique lyrical style, warm voice and knack for penning catchy melodies yield a rich reception from his listeners world-wide, who in many cases do not even speak English as their first language. Several of Wharnsby's latest recordings feature collaborations with the likes of UK based artist, producer and peace activist Yusuf Islam (formerly CAT STEVENS) South African songwriter Zain Bhikha, Canadian percussion ensemble The Fletcher Valve Drummers, and award winning producer/songwriter Zuriani (KEB'MO', BRENDA RUSSELL, MELISSA MANCHESTER). His newest CD, “Vacuous Waxing” brings together a unique mix of featured artists, including Canadian songwriter Bill Kocher, UK bass legend Danny Thompson (PENTANGLE, NICK DRAKE, EVERYTHING BUT THE GIRL, DONOVAN, RICHARD THOMPSON, ERIC CLAPTON), Canadian icon Stephen Fearing (BLACKIE & THE RODEO KINGS, SARAH McLACHLAN) and world renown sitar master Irshad Khan. Dawud served as an executive member of the creative team behind educational multimedia entity Sound Vision for 7 years and now oversees his own world-music publishing entityEnter Into Peace. Frequently assisting with television and video production, Wharnsby has scored or personally hosted programs produced with the support of Canada's Vision TV, the National Film Board of Canada, CBC, and BBC Scotland. As a respected and vibrant solo musical performer, social activist and motivational speaker, he travels extensively throughout the world and often lectures at schools and universities - addressing gatherings of all ages with his inspirational talks and diverse educational programs for children. Though his performance venues have included Toronto’s prestigious Living Arts Centre, and London England’s famed Royal Albert Hall, Dawud (who got his start humbly busking on cold street corners of small Canadian and Scottish towns) maintains a love of simplicity - never straying far from opportunities to share his music informally with intimate audiences. http://www.wharnsby.com/Biography/ Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.