Tag Archive: music

Guest Blog: What happened in South Africa shouldn’t just stay in South Africa

The following is (my first!!) guest blog from two quite cool people – Kevina Power and Ron Harris (aka Os12). I will leave it at that and let them explain the rest … — It was late fall 2005 when we left Kenya for South Africa to host 2 World Urban Cafes (WUCs); one during…

K’naan – The Dusty Foot Philosopher Steps up

Most rappers would be considered a sell out if they let their song be used by Coke. Not K’naan. “I have a lot of friends who are from either side, Mos Def and those guys who are in the conscious lane. I know other friends who are in the make-money lane. But for me, I…

My first X-rated post

Ok, this post isn’t THAT x-rated, but if you have a sensitive ear then please go here. I think every generation comes smack up against the issue of what media (read: videos, video games, anything and everything on the internet) is profane, what is edgy entertainment, and what has some redeeming societal value. As parents…

K'naan at World Cup

Wish I was there!! [wpvideo M1tu6WqT] Some quotes left regarding the video: CENTRAL AMERICA, AFRICA, & SOUTH AMERICA WAVE YOUR FLAGS with PRIDE!!!!we might be 3rd world countries but my god we are stronger then any wealthy nations — Respect and love to K’naan. Thank you for waving the somali flag. One day somalia will…