"The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member was set to tour in support of his book, Cat on the Road to Findout, which will release in the US on 7 October and was made available in the UK earlier in September. The book release won't be impacted, Islam wrote, noting that books don't need visas! Islam is the latest in a string of international musicians and athletes impacted by visa issues, as fees have increased in the past year and processing times have slowed."
"Islam wrote that his team waited months for visa approvals, but at this point, the production logistics necessary for my show cannot be arranged in time. I am really upset! Islam wrote on social media. Not least for my fans who have bought tickets and made travel plans to see me perform. Representatives of Islam did not immediately respond to the Associated Press' request for comment."
Yusuf Islam postponed the North American leg of his book tour because of unspecified visa issues, announcing the decision on social media. The tour supported his memoir Cat on the Road to Findout, which releases in the US on October 7; the UK edition appeared in September. The book release will not be affected, as books do not require visas. Islam's team waited months for visa approvals, but production logistics for the shows could not be arranged in time. Several North American dates, including an October 2 Philadelphia start and an October 8 Toronto stop, were postponed. Islam said the tour might be rescheduled if visas are approved.
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