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Review 1 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'Naan is the BEST!

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Posted 11/07/2012

by TheMcGlonnellys

This is the second K'Naan show we have gone to in Boston, and it won't be our last! Last year there were four of us, this year we brought a 5th, and next time I'm sure our number will grow again. The energy and vibe at K'naan's shows is just so positive and fun, you can't help but leave wanting more. His band is fantastic too!

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Review 2 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

An Electrifying Concert

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Posted 11/07/2012

by Obas

Location:Allston, MA

This concert is one of the best I have been to. Not only does songs speak to me, the instrumental was powerful. I was up and down throughout the entire time of this concert.
Great job K'NAAN. Continue to show your passion!

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Review 3 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

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Posted 11/06/2012

by Anonymous

Absolutely AMAZING!! you feel his soul and he gets you hype, best of both worlds. such a good performer!

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Review 4 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

Phenomenal Performance!

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Favorite moment: When K'NAAN sang Wait A Minute and completely lost himself in the middle of the song. @

Setlist: In The Beginning, The Seed, Come Prepared, America, Hurt Me Tomorrow, Lazy Song, Waiting, Simple, 70 Excuses, Dusty Medly, Wale Verse, TIA, Bang Bang, Somalia, Until The Lion Learns To Speak, Take A Minute, Waving Flag @

Opening act(s): City In The Sun @

Posted 11/06/2012

by RespectforSomalia

Seeing K'NAAN perform his songs really changed my perspective of him as a person. I used to look at him as just a regular artist from Somalia but when I saw him live and saw the emotion behind every song that he sang, I'm literally speechless. The fact that someone can go through so many rough trials and tribulations yet turn around and turn each experience into something so beautiful and passionate is astounding to me. I have a new respect for K'NAAN and i recommend everyone to go to a concert of his. It's worth the money, the drive, and you won't be disappointed. Guaranteed!!!!

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Favorite moment: When K'NAAN sang Wait A Minute and completely lost himself in the middle of the song. @

Opening act(s): City In The Sun @

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Review 5 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'naan is always amazing!

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Posted 11/06/2012

by MissyAG

Most of K'naan's tour was cancelled with the exception of four dates and based on his musings during the show I'm guessing that's in part because of the criticism he's received for going "pop" on this new album. Well let me tell you, if you went to this show, you would see that the old K'naan never went away- he is just growing. He and his awesome band played tracks from all three of his albums with so much energy and emotion that it was almost overwhelming. The crowd was so hype, you couldn't help but dance along. I fell in love with K'naan the first time I saw him perform and I fell in love with him (and the whole crew- I love me some Rayzak) all over again.

K'naan never disappoints his fans and makes believers out of his critics.

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Review 6 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

Unforgettable! Inspiring!

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Posted 11/06/2012

by twinkiepie

Great venue, K'naan was an absolutely wonderful performer. He's even better live than in person.

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Review 7 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

AMAZING

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Posted 11/06/2012

by Anonnnnnnnnn

K'naan is an amazing performer! He, and the rest of the band, held your attention the entire time and really got you into whatever mood they wanted you to be. I recommend you see K'naan while he still tours!

His opening band, City Of The Sun, was absolutely amazing! I got lucky because I'm really into the guitar/flamenco styled duo's and watching them perform was jaw-dropping. They are visibly really into what they do and they are amazing at it! Look them up if you haven't heard of them! It's worth it!

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Review 8 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

I <3 K'naan

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Favorite moment: Performing Neil Young's 'Heart of Gold' @

Posted 11/06/2012

by foolishgoose

Location:Cambridge, MA

Basically, K'naan is an amazing artist with a phenomenal personality and powerful charisma. He was spontaneous and full of energy, and there was a great dynamic between the performers and the crowd.

The space was small enough that even though I wasn't close to the stage I wasn't far and could see him unaided.

The space was a little cold.

This was my second mainstream concert ever, the first being some metal band my friend was really into that I didn't get at all.

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Favorite moment: Performing Neil Young's 'Heart of Gold' @

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Review 9 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'naan was astonishing!!!

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Favorite moment: Start to Finish were all my favorites. @

Setlist: " You can hurt me tomorrow" Somalia and Fatima @

Opening act(s): The city of the Sun was great choice for K'naan's opening act @

Posted 11/06/2012

by HBoston11

Location:Boston, MA

Always fan of his music but never attended a live show of his before. He is marvelous entertainer and Keep it up K.

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Favorite moment: Start to Finish were all my favorites. @

Setlist: " You can hurt me tomorrow" Somalia and Fatima @

Opening act(s): The city of the Sun was great choice for K'naan's opening act @

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Review 10 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'Naan Rules!

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Favorite moment: When he first came on stage and when he returned for encore. @

Opening act(s): Good musicians but didn't like the music so much. @

Posted 11/06/2012

by MaineMusicMama

Location:southern Maine

I am a huge K'Naan fan and convinced a friend (also a fan) to travel from Maine for this concert. He is an amazing poet, songwriter, musician, performer and human! It was an honor to be in the same room with him. His band members also outstanding. Bass player fabulous.
I would go see K'Naan again any time. Today even! Loved the way so many people (including me) knew the words to most of his songs.

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Favorite moment: When he first came on stage and when he returned for encore. @

Opening act(s): Good musicians but didn't like the music so much. @

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Review 11 for K'NAAN

4 / 5

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Opening act(s): Paper Tongues, Excellent performance. I thought they perform better live than they do on their recordings! Singer's voice can really be heard in live performances. @

Posted 11/04/2010

by Raple

Location:Seattle

Excellent performance by both Paper tongues and K'naan. We had to wait for maybe 30 minutes between acts, which got a little tiring, but it was definitely worth it.

Definitely worth it.

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Opening act(s): Paper Tongues, Excellent performance. I thought they perform better live than they do on their recordings! Singer's voice can really be heard in live performances. @

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Review 12 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

two great artists

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Favorite moment: K'Naan performing take a minute, paper tongues performing get higher @

Posted 11/01/2010

by ptongues

paper tongues was awesome live, even playing without their bass player who could not attend due to a death in the family. Still, they came out firing with great energy and played six or seven songs, finally ending with an emotionally-intense version of get higher then a highly energetic version of ride to california. k'naan was all passion, mixing old and new hits, with great renditions of wavin flag and take a minute, involving the crowd in both. Very good show.

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Favorite moment: K'Naan performing take a minute, paper tongues performing get higher @

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Review 13 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'naan brought the house down!!!!!!

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Favorite moment: when he performed waving flag towards the end @

Posted 11/01/2010

by brynaan

Location:seattle

I was really amazed that every song he performed the audience knew all the worlds.

It is very rare that you find an artist where every song they do is a hit.

Not very many artist can say that they have their songs recorded in 20 different languages

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Favorite moment: when he performed waving flag towards the end @

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Review 14 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

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Favorite moment: Waving flag. Come on. @

Opening act(s): Paper tongues @

Posted 10/20/2010

by KRon91

Location:Minneapolis

It was amazing seeing K'naan in Minneapolis, where he spent some time and also where there's a large Somalian population, many of whom also attended the show. He reached out to all of us, and at one point danced with a Somalian flag that a fan threw on stage. He had so much energy and emotion - incredible.

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Review 15 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

Amazing

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Favorite moment: If Rap gets Jealous guitar solo, or Wavin' Flag @

Opening act(s): Paper Tounges @

Posted 10/20/2010

by chuckulus

High energy performance. Also an awesome opening band.

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Favorite moment: If Rap gets Jealous guitar solo, or Wavin' Flag @

Opening act(s): Paper Tounges @

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Review 16 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

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Posted 10/18/2010

by Anonymous

One of the best concerts I have seen. Especially at first ave

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Review 17 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

PAPERTONGUES ROCKED MY FACE OFF!

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Posted 10/18/2010

by JudahBurlingame

K'naan was pretty good but I went to this show for the Papertongues! They were the best. Clayton Simon is my friend and a good man. This was a good show for sure!

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Review 18 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

K'NAAN is UNSTOPPABLE

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Posted 10/18/2010

by Iceshoeshal

Location:Minneapolis

By far one of the best concerts I have ever attended! K'NAAN has an energy that cannot be matched. His witty lyricism coupled with his punchy delivery make his shows unforgettable. In the past two years, I have seen him twice, and he's just getting better and better!

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Review 19 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

Simply Amazing

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Favorite moment: The moment he walked on stage @

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Posted 10/18/2010

by Jenn825

Location:Grand Forks, ND

KNAAN was just like I thought he would be. AMAZING!!! It's true hip hop if he can knock it out live, just like he does on CD. I got to see KNAAN in person twice. It's nice to see he was out in the crowd and not stuffed in a limo....

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Favorite moment: The moment he walked on stage @

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Review 20 for K'NAAN

5 / 5

Well worth the drive

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Posted 10/15/2010

by littlelou

We drove down from Vermont to see K'Naan at The House of Blues in Boston. He put on a great show and the Paper Tongues were very high energy. The only negative was the wait time between the opener and K'Nann.

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