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Yusuf / Cat Stevens releases eco-themed stop-motion video for 'Where Do the Children Play?'

publication · 2026-04-27

Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, has released a new music video for his single 'Where Do the Children Play?', a track from his upcoming re-recording of the 1970 album 'Tea for Tillerman'. The stop-motion animation, directed by Chris Hopewell of Black Dog Films, follows two children, Timmy and Grady, and their cat Mooncat in a world overwhelmed by waste, delivering a strong environmental message. The new edition of the album, which originally included hits like 'Father and Son' and 'Wild World', is set for release on September 18. The video is available for fans to view in the meantime.

Key facts

  • Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) released a new music video for 'Where Do the Children Play?'
  • The video is stop-motion animation directed by Chris Hopewell & Black Dog Films
  • The single is from the upcoming re-recording of the 1970 album 'Tea for Tillerman'
  • The original album included hits 'Father and Son' and 'Wild World'
  • The new album release date is September 18
  • The video follows characters Timmy, Grady, and Mooncat in a polluted world
  • The video carries an environmental message
  • The artist was known as Cat Stevens until 1995

Entities

Artists

  • Yusuf Islam
  • Cat Stevens
  • Chris Hopewell

Institutions

  • Black Dog Films
  • Artribune

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