Hamza Robertson Explained

Hamza Robertson
Birth Name:Tom Robertson
Birth Date:17 January 1982
Birth Place:Chadderton, Oldham, Greater Manchester, England
Origin:Oldham, Greater Manchester England
Occupation:Singer
Years Active:2007–present

Hamza Robertson (Arabic: حمزة روبرتسون; born Tom Robertson) is an English singer who is signed to and managed by Andante Records.

Early life

Tom Robertson was born 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 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 and adopted the name Hamza.[5]

In November 2006, he performed at the Global Peace and Unity Event in ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London organised by Islam Channel.[6]

In July 2007,[7] Robertson released his first album Something About Life,[8] by Awakening Records.

Robertson also has a daytime job with a telephone company.[9]

Discography

Albums

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hamza Robertson. Islamic Lyrics. 9 September 2011.
  2. Web site: Biography of Hamza Robertson. iMuslimz Network. 9 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110810144032/http://www.imuslimz.com/biography-of-hamza-robertson/. 10 August 2011. dead.
  3. Web site: Hamza Robertson. Nasheed Bay. 9 September 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120113223340/http://www.nasheedbay.com/artist/13/hamza-robertson. 13 January 2012. dmy-all.
  4. Web site: Nasheed: Hamza Robertson. MuslimHipHop.com. 9 September 2011.
  5. News: Pop stars of Muslim world continuing rise up charts. Turkey. Hürriyet Daily News. 16 February 2011. 9 September 2012.
  6. Web site: The Global Peace and Unity Event 2006. Ethnic Now. 22 November 2006. 9 September 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20100831232804/http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/arts-culture/press-release/5/861/the-global-peace-and-unity-event.html. 31 August 2010. dead.
  7. Web site: Something About Life by Hamza Robertson. iTunes. 11 July 2007. 9 September 2011.
  8. Web site: Hamza Robertson. The Nasheed Shop. 11 July 2007. 9 September 2011. dead. https://archive.today/20130204060032/http://www.thenasheedshop.com/artists/hamza-robertson.php. 4 February 2013. dmy-all.
  9. News: Petridis. Alexis. The other side of the tracks. The Guardian. 14 December 2007. 1 November 2013.

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