The latest album by singer/songwriter Dawud Wharnsby is an intimate collection of songs underscored by acoustic guitar and the intricate piano work of US based composer Idris Phillips. Wharnsby's poetry and voice are in the foreground as usual, with subject matter addressing child abuse, honesty of faith, quest for identity, spiritual growth, and love. Other elements include a tribute to peace activist Rachel Corrie and a semi-autobiographic look at balancing faith with the egocentric music industry.
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"Music is the nutrition of the soul."
- Turkish Proverb
"When the king puts the poet on his payroll, he cuts off the tongue of the poet."
- Arab Proverb
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Inspiring, comforting, eclectic, Dawud Wharnsby’s newest album "Out Seeing The Fields" embodies the hopes of a connected, peace-seeking generation. The same can be said of the artist himself—an established singer/songwriter with Scottish, British, and Canadian roots. Wharnsby, co-producing with American based arranger and composer Idris Phillips, casts a reflective glance at life, love, and the relationships that make us who we are. The result is an album that reminds fans both young and old alike why Wharnsby is still in the business after over a decade of making people smile, laugh, and sometimes cry with his music.
A philosophical commitment to grassroots music production and collaboration is what has fueled Wharnsby to create honest, thought-provoking material for his newest album. The rich depth of Wharnsby's lyrics and vocals are set beautifully to a blended backdrop of Phillip's jazz and folk arrangements, acoustic guitar and intricate piano work.
But Dawud Wharnsby is no stranger to producing widely popular music through successful collaborations and synthesizing talents. A multi-instrumentalist himself, Wharnsby has produced music in the past with Canadian percussion ensemble The Fletcher Valve Drummers, and South African songwriter Zain Bhikha. Wharnsby's album "The Poets And The Prophet" (2006) represented a predominantly co-written effort with long time friend Bill Kocher, and included guest appearances by several celebrated musicians, including Canadian singer/songwriter Stephen Fearing, Mumbai based sitar ustadIrshad Khan, British double bass legend Danny Thompson. The result was a vibrant and culture-bridging tapestry of songs almost defying musical genre classification.
He manages to do what he does best, showcasing his natural talent as a singer/songwriter, in his newest "Out Seeing The Fields". Wharnsby seizes the opportunity in this album to address themes of honesty, the ephemeral nature of time, and the dynamic between decisions and destiny.
Since Wharnsby’s arrival on the music scene back in 1991, his unique blend of colourful lyrics and catchy musical rhythms have gifted him with international recognition, boasting a devoted listening audience of diverse cultural backgrounds. From his debut solo album “Blue Walls And The Big Sky" (1995), and through strings of successfully diverse spiritual and children’s albums including "Sing, Children Of The World!” (1998) and “The Prophet’s Hands” (2003), Dawud Wharnsby has become a beloved poet and modern-day minstrel with a distinctly recognizable warm voice that carries a social message.
Dawud Wharnsby's approach to artistic expression is multi-dimensional. As a twenty-first century troubadour, traveling the world to share his poetry and songs, Wharnsby's passion for live performance has taken him from busking on street corners of small Canadian and Scottish towns, to playing some of the top theaters of North America and Britain. As a musical pioneer of English-language nasheed he enjoys an enthusiastic following worldwide. As a children’s educational program and music creator, Wharnsby enjoys hosting song-writing workshops and discussion circles at schools and universities across the globe.
An avid world-traveler, you might catch Wharnsby in Malaysia, South Africa, the mountains of Colorado or the mountains of Pakistan - depending on what projects he’s developing or who has invited him to share his songs with their community. What’s for certain though, is that Dawud Wharnsby aims to continue creating poetry and music with words that inspire and touch his listeners for years to come.
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I love listening to the snippets of your songs in your MySpace profile. Honestly speaking, your music and lyrics are really awe-inspiring and beautifully written. I can't wait to purchase your latest album. Hopefully your album is still available at my local music store.
All Respect. New song pon I site called "StreetAnthem", feautering my son Alex (L.X), and with music by André Roots (Big Up tp him, me can't thank him enough). Please if you have time, listen in and give me feedback. Song is bout gang and gangwars.
Brother, I am glad to find that you are in Pakistan. I wish that you enjoyed your stay here. There is so much happening in the country and we are sad to see all the bloodshed and killings. I am sure that you knew that it was not the true depiction of Islam. I will request you to raise your voice and share your thoughts on all this non-sense. We do need people like you to tell the world most important those who were born in Muslim families that what real Islam is all about and what does this all non-sense represent. We look to hear your thoughts in public. Please keep us posted of your plans and if you are coming to Karachi and giving a talk we would love to attend this. By the way I am sure that my kids will be excited to see Adam and Aneesa!
Assalamu'alaikum Bro Dawud! Hope you n the family are well, I'm heading out to live in Qatar Insha'Allah, no Abbotabad but at least I'm hoping I'd hear the Adhan 5 times a day!:) Insha'Allah. My salaams to the family.
wow Mr Warnsby ... you still produce awesome songs ... I remeba going to one of your first events and it was exceedingly excellent!! thank you very much for coming to my school, Little Ilford School, last year!!
Salamunalejkum brother. I just dropped by to leave you a comment. You are such a talented musician and you've got a very beautiful voice. God bless and don't stop doing your thing
Assalamualaikum My brother in faith. People like you give the heart peace, thank you for you efforts in spreading peace. May Allah (saw) reward you in such a way that you deserve.
Please feel free to leave us a groovy comment on you tube, and why not leave your footprint in the sand and sign our foto guestbook that would be brilltastic!
as salaamu alaykum
how are you doing I was just coming by to show you some love how is your family I hope everyone is well and I hope you are having a good day today I know it's been a while I have not written a new that I am very sorry I will try my best to keep up a right to you every day if I can but I have been busy lately but I have not forgotten you you are always in my prayer and I will pray for you every day may ALLAH bless you and your family with good health and happiness in your life always please be safe and take care of yourself love you for the sake of ALLAH
from your beloved sister Aiesha
As-salam alaykum,est ce que vous allez bien mon frére Dawud?merci beaucoup de mavoir ajouter a vos amis,cest trés gentille.jaime beaucoup vos nachid ils sont magnifique. NP de majouter un commentaire chez moi,sa me ferais plaisir. Salam,que Dieu vous protége,et vous aide dans vos projet.
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