Thank You for Talkin’ to Me Africa

By Shain Shapiro

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

The Dusty Foot Philosopher Kicks Up America

By Derek Beres

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]

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K’naan: Troubadour

By Michael Kabran

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

By Alan Ranta

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

Mixed Media: K’naan - “ABC’S” (video)

From Mogadishu to Mos Def: Somalia native K’Naan gives new meaning to hard-core rap [12 August 2008]