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K’naan performs in our firehouse studio

Web ExclusiveJuly 23, 2009
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Hip hop artist K’Naan joined us in our firehouse studio for an interview about his life growing up in war-torn Somalia, the media’s coverage of Somali pirates, his latest album, “Troubadour” and much more.

Hit the forward arrow (>| ) in the player to hear the following songs:
Wavin’ Flag
Fire in Free Town
Fatima
People Like Me
Take A Minute

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