2009-08-27
K'naan was born in Mogadishu, Somalia and lived there until he was 14, partly during the civil war of the early nineties. He fled with his family and wound up, eventually, in Toronto. He was discovered at the U.N. at a conference by Yossou N'Dour and later emerged with a record contract. His debut CD won Canada's Juno award for best rap record. K'naan's been in some song-skirmishes with other hip-hoppers who have ridiculed his choice of musical topics (often Africa and the have-nots), but the kid doesn't back down. He definitely has something important to say and the talent to bring a strong message. This sampler from "Troubadour" (recorded at Bob Marley's studio in Jamaica) gives you a taste of his approach. The reggae-tinged "Wavin' Flag" has become a bit of an anthem at his concerts. Michael J. 09/09 W-Hip HopThe Prodigals
Go On
SILA AND THE AFROFUNK EXPERIENCE
Black President
CHICKENFAT KLEZMER ORCHESTRA
The Space Sessions
Peter Cooper
Depot Light Songs Of Eric Taylor
Ben Caplan
Birds With Broken Wings
ATERCIOPELADOS
Oye
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