The Transformation of K’Naan
February 6, 2010 · 3 Comments
K’Naan, the Somali-Canadian singer, usually sings sort of earnest and sometimes strident political songs about war, refugees and militarism. His song, “Waving Flag,” is a good example.
The organizers of the 2010 World Cup asked him to turn his song into the official tune for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. What would happen to the song? Would he retain the lyrics. Let’s see
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Tagged: K'Naan, Official World Cup Song, Somalia, World Cup 2010
kate // February 7, 2010 at 8:18 am |
Well, that’s too bad.
Kim // February 8, 2010 at 12:15 am |
I wonder how you say sellout in Spanish and if that was featured in Bisbal’s part of the song.
Sean Jacobs // February 8, 2010 at 7:03 pm |
My 4 year old overheard me playing the second version and has requested it ever since. She calls it a “big song.”