K'Naan
James Minchin
K'Naan.
K'Naan artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Concerts
March 19, 2009 The Somali-born rapper performed at NPR's SXSW day party, playing songs from Troubadour.
Interviews & Profiles
March 6, 2012 The Somali-Canadian rapper's new full-length album, Country, God, or the Girl, comes out in May.
January 6, 2009 Born in Somalia and raised in Toronto, K'Naan is trying to give a voice to his former countrymen.
Discover Songs
December 15, 2009 All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares his Top 10 favorite albums of 2009.
December 14, 2009 All Songs Considered looks at the best new bands, best songs, biggest surprises and more from 2009.
March 30, 2009 All Songs Considered recaps some of the most memorable acts from SXSW '09.
February 16, 2009 All Songs Considered's latest mix features new music from Morrissey, Lily Allen, and more.
January 31, 2008 A band to call your own: NPR listeners pick their favorite artists few people have heard.
Reviews
October 16, 2012 The best-selling, Somali-born rapper remains a versatile and powerful songwriter on his new album.
March 30, 2009 All Songs Considered recaps some of the most memorable acts from SXSW '09.
February 23, 2009 The second album by the Somalia-born Canadian rapper embraces Ethiopian samples and strong hooks.
February 16, 2009 All Songs Considered's latest mix features new music from Morrissey, Lily Allen, and more.
More Stories
November 9, 2009 The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
