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Interpreted by Poet/Songwriter- Saad Omar
[Disclaimer-All opinions and interpretations are from the interpreter alone and do not necessarily reflect the original intentions of the artist]
 

[Introduction]
This is one of Kareem’s oldest songs and thanks to Lena Khan’s creative music video, one of his most popular. I remember first hearing it a few years ago at an [...]

Tickets are selling fast!!

The critically acclaimed Poetic Vision Tour returns to Chicago with a special seasonal concert, “Beneath the Autumn Leaves,” at the prestigious Cahn Auditorium

Note: Tickets are general admission - the earlier you arrive, the better your seat.
YOU CAN GET TICKETS NOW (RAMADAN/EID SPECIAL) for only $17!!!! ( Prices go up October 4th!)
Buy your tickets now HERE.

Kareem Salama was recently featured on an Arab TV program (in english). Mashallah - great interview. Kareem gets into how he entered music, his influences, his future in the music industry, and much more.
The interview also features live performances of “Get Busy Living” & “Baby, I’m a Soldier”

Filmmaker: Lena Khan

Mashallah, Amazing!
Please vote for this video in the LinkTV One Nation contest here!!!
For more information on this contest please read my previous post

When work is serious play…listen to a pre-show conversation with comedian Azhar Usman, country singer Kareem Salama and veteran correspondent, Ralph Begleiter as they explore how laughing is a form of catharsis

I didnt even know such a magazine existed. Anyways, heres an article in it on Kareem Salama:
Southern Star: Kareem Salama
Musician Kareem Salama hits the high notes
If only one word could be used to describe Oklahoma singer-songwriter Kareem Salama, it would have to be “dynamic.” His easy Southern drawl, warm laughter and laid-back nature don’t [...]

Source: NYTimes
Mashallah, Kareem Salama is featured in a great article in todays New York Times. It follows his upbringing in Oklahoma, life as a devout Muslim, his musical influences, among other issues. The web-version of the article even features the entire “This Life of Mine” Track from his latest album (available now here or [...]

Source: The Guardian (found on Lalla Mona)
Check out this brief interview with Kareem Salama, where he discusses his musical influences, his new album, and the role of religion in his music, among other issues.
[Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Interviewer: Does religion come into [your music]?
Kareem Salama: Yes, it certainly does - but it [...]

He writes with the swift pen of a passionate poet, the gentle concerns of an aged wiseman, and the spiritual anguish of a enlightened saint. It is no surprise that Kareem Salama is being heralded as the best thing we’ve heard in the Muslim scene…since…well…ever.
Kareem did me the favour of sending me his new [...]

Source: KareemSalama.com

I want to thank everyone for supporting the release of our first album “Generous Peace.” We’ve just finished the second album titled “This Life of Mine” and I’m excited for everyone to hear it. When I was young my parents always encouraged us to listen to the good inspirations in our heart; even small [...]

Here are a couple of performances from last week’s groudbreaking Poetic Vision event organized by our dear brother Saad Omar. The videos are courtesy of Ali Qazi (The Lead Guitarist/Song Writer of Project 26)
Kareem Salama - Get Busy Living

Dawud Wharnsby Ali - Midnight

On June 29, 2007, country music artist Kareem Salama performed live at the Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation’s 16th annual Media Awards.

Kareem Salama - This Life of Mine

Our very own Saad Omar has been working diligently for the past couple of months organizing this event, and masha’Allah all of his efforts are now being manifested as this great event is less than a month away now.
This full day event features an art festival, followed by a ground-breaking concert featuring the [...]