Information about Sufjan Stevens.

This indie pop-folk revivalist has a name which dates back to early Islamic history, and indeed many of his themes are of a non-religious spiritual nature, reflecting the heritage he carries from his parents who brought him up partially in an interfaith community which bordered on the cultish.

Stevens says he does not try to make music for the sake of preaching. 'I don't think music media is the real forum for theological discussions,' Stevens says. 'I think I've said things and sung about things that probably weren't appropriate for this kind of forum. And I just feel like it's not my work or my place to be making claims and statements, because I often think it's misunderstood.'
One thing is for sure; this is one very talented and versatile young man, who known for his use of the banjo, but is also capable of playing guitar, piano, drums, and several other instruments, all of which he plays on his albums. May his airy ideas, and the insightful tunes about faith, family, and meaning, long continue.