Hamza Robertson
Hamza Robertson | |
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Birth name | Tom Robertson |
Born | January 1982 (age 42) Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England |
Origin | Oldham, Greater Manchester England |
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Occupation(s) | Singer |
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Years active | 2007–present |
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Website | www |
Hamza Robertson (born Tom Robertson; January 1982) is an English singer who is signed to and managed by Andante Records.
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Early life
Born Tom Robertson in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England,[1] he was brought up in a Christian family environment.[2] From an early age, he involved himself in music and the performing arts. He was a part of the local theatre workshop, where he wrote music and acted in plays. He took part in bands beyond college, playing instruments and writing music.[3]
He played the keyboard and performed vocals in several bands, later becoming lead singer, keyboard player and guitarist in a band he formed with his friends. He studied Performing Arts and Popular Music for three years[4] until the age of 20.[5]
Career
In 2003, at the age of 21, Robertson converted to Islam[6] and adopted the name Hamza.[5] However, his musical influences remained very similar to what they were before he became a Muslim.[7]
In November 2006, he performed at the Global Peace and Unity Event in ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London organised by Islam Channel.[8] In April 2007, he performed at the Evening of Inspiration event[1][9] at the Royal Albert Hall organised by Islamic Relief.[10]
In July 2007,[11][12] Robertson released his first album Something About Life,[13] by Awakening Records.[14]
Robertson also has a daytime job with a telephone company.[15]
Personal life
Robertson is based in his hometown of Chadderton with his wife and two sons.[6]
Discography
Albums
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Something About Life |
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See also
References
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External links
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- EngvarB from August 2014
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- Articles with hCards
- Official website not in Wikidata
- 1982 births
- Living people
- English Muslims
- English Sufis
- Converts to Islam
- Converts to Islam from Christianity
- English former Christians
- English male singers
- Performers of Islamic music
- People from Chadderton
- Awakening Records artists