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Sufi Rapper by Abd Al Malik

French rap star recounts his journey from the ghettos of Strasbourg through radical Islam to the Sufi message of universal love

- Explains how the luminous message of love in Sufism now animates Malik's music

- Offers an intimate look at life in the ghettos and madrassas of the poorest neighborhoods in Europe

As a poor black resident in one of the notorious French banlieues (the ghettos surrounding French cities), Abd al Malik had every chance of meeting the same fate as many of his peers: drug addiction, prison, and/or an early grave. Despite his early involvement in the endemic crime that was routine in his neighborhood, his keen intelligence won him admission to some of the most prestigious schools in Strasbourg. His dual life as honor student/pickpocket ended when he converted to Islam, where again his intellect and sensitivity prevented him from entering the hate-filled spiral promoted by the fundamentalists. His distaste for the hatred they preached in the madrassas and his love of music led him to Moroccan Sufi master Sidi Hamza al-Qadiri al-Butchichi, whose message of universal love and joy now animates the rap songs of this prize-winning composer and performer.

As the singer says in his Ode to Love
Love the other whatever the cost and direct the struggle against yourself
The treasure of the just is buried within my chest
If there is enough for one, let's share it, there is enough for all.

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Malik, Abd Al: - Born Rü¾Ž–”¼gis Fayette-Mikano in 1975, Abd al Malik formed the rap group New African Poets in the early 1990s. Following his successful career with them, he released two solo recordings, the most recent of which, Gibraltar, has garnered a number of awards, including the Prix Constantin. He is the recipient of the prestigious Victoire de la Musique award for the best male artist of the year and the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres award. He also appears on Moby's 2008 album, Last Night. Abd al Malik lives in France with his wife, the R&B singer Wallen, and their son.
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ISBN 13 9781594772788
ISBN 10 1594772789
Title Sufi Rapper
Author Abd Al Malik
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Year published 2009-03-27
Number of pages 176
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.