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“There's definitely anger, the demand of more from the world, a demand for justice. There's no other way I can perform the vocals than the way you hear them. It's not just the words, it's what is being felt.”

Quote by K'naan

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K'naan

K'naan, whose real name is Afreppa K'naan, is a renowned poet, singer, and songwriter. Born on February 1, 1978, in Somalia, he later moved to Canada due to the civil war. K'naan is known for his infectious poetry and music, which often express a desire for peace, justice, and humanity. more

“I do think that some of my songs, like Take a Minute, are like the train between the two worlds. It starts out with the question of "how did Gandhi ever withstand the hunger strikes and all / he didn't do it to gain power or money as I recall," and its sweep reaches all the way to this part of the world. I think maybe I'm a translator, because I lived in both worlds and truly understand them. I understand the discontent that comes from not having. But I also understand the anxiety that comes from wealth and convenience.”

Thinking World Song Wealth Anxiety Train Hunger Discontent Translators

Author:K'naan

“As women, we're always in negotiation with how we're being perceived versus how we feel.”

Negotiation

Author:Sarah Gadon

“Нou're always in constant dialogue with your interior self versus your exterior self: how you look, and how you're perceived, and then people's preconceived notions of you.”

Dialogue Preconceived Notions

Author:Sarah Gadon

“Much of the blame for the situation lies with the states themselves. They haven't been able to pass decent laws. For decades, tax authorities have been taking aim at the phenomenon of tax havens, and the most aggravating thing is that they aren't just in Bermuda or on the Cayman Islands, but right outside our front door.”

Lying Situation Taxes Authority Aim Blame Decent Phenomenon Aggravating

Author:Wolfgang Kubicki