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“It’s not a 100 percent necessity for you to know the details of someone’s lyrics and what they mean,” he says. “A lot of times music means what we want it to mean. But what really drew me in was the rhythmic patterns and the energy of it.”



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In a recent blog Addis voices his thoughts on a few North Eastern Africans that have a lot to say, important things too..K'naan being his top pick!

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Last month, K'NAAN was put onto the long list of nominees to win the $20,000 Polaris Music Prize. Today, the "2009 Short List" of 10 finalists was announced, and K'NAAN made the cut! 76 more days until we find out who the winner is! Good luck, K'NAAN!!!



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K'naan sits down to speak of his journey through life and the influences that brought him to be where he is today.



"I plan on much more music," he said. "But I'm also very interested in taking people on many different journeys. I don't want it assumed that I am just one thing, because I am multifaceted. My music is the exercise of a multifaceted human being. I really plan to continue working" -K'naan…



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K'naan has become a nominee for the 2008 Polaris Prize. This prize celebrates Canadian music by giving $20,000 to the creators of the best Canadian album released between June of last year and this year!!!! Keep your figures crossed for K'naan and check out the full list of nominees at… Continue