K’naan

Features

Thank You for Talkin’ to Me Africa

Three globally successful African hip-hop artists are spreading the word about change on a continent that is often overlooked. [16 November 2006]

Columns

The Dusty Foot Philosopher Kicks Up America

K'Naan stood on stage, drum in hand, focused on the two instruments that comprise and compose the totality of African storytelling: the voice and the drum. [28 August 2008]

Reviews

K’naan: Troubadour

The Somalian-born poet/rapper/singer gives free reign to his roots on an enjoyable, high-energy album that is as much about partying as it is about Africa. [5 March 2009]

K’naan: The Dusty Foot Philosopher

In a market dominated by criminal sociopaths, this Somali-Canadian refugee rapper took the road less traveled. [15 August 2008]