D!XON was born be a musician. It was in his genes - his family in Trinidad were all very musical. Encouraged and groomed by his mother, who was a model at the time, he studied singing from an early age and was excited when he was accepted into the musical theatre program at a performing arts high school.

The summer before he was to begin at that school, Dixon found what he thought was a Bible in their house. His mother was mortified that her son mistook the Quran for the Bible. So she decided to get serious - very serious - about her faith, for herself and for her children.

Among the many sudden lifestyle changes that sent Dixon reeling when the family converted to fundamentalist Islam, not being allowed to listen to music was the worst. He was also taken out of his performing arts high school, which derailed his aspirations for a career in music for several years.

D!XON eventually moved in with his grandmother and was able to start recording music again. But it wasn't until he met musician Osama Vers-Atile Hussain, that Dixon discovered how music and Islam can co-exist.

Click LISTEN to hear the full documentary "A Pirouette in the Mosque" by Tapestry's Rosie Fernandez.

Explore the music used in the documentary on:

D!XON's playlist and ​D!XON on Spotify

1. Sweet Illusion - D!XON

2. Feenin' for you - D!XON

3. Full Throttle - D!XON

4. Only Love Will Survive - D!XON

5. ASIO - Ben Cristovao and The Glowsticks

6. One Day Older - The Glowsticks

7. Don't wanna wait - D!XON

8. Do Whatchu Wanna - D!XON