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K'naan Gets Consigned by Polaris Prize, Maroon 5, Nas and Damian Marley

Sep 21, 9:30am

K'naan Gets Consigned by Polaris Prize, Maroon 5, Nas and Damian Marley

Filed under: News , Exclusive , Canada It's been three years since K'naan was first shortlisted for the coveted Polaris Prize -- a best Canadian album honour for which he'll once again compete Monday night -- and much has happened in the rapper's life during that time. The steady buzz brewing in 2006 has escalated to a healthy roar and his second Polaris nod is just one of many recent reassurances that his music is being heard around the world. "[Polaris] is [...]

Artists: Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Canada, Damian Marley, Fela Kuti, K'naan, Lenny Kravitz, Maroon 5, Nas

Nas and Damian Marley moved to Beaumont Nas and Damian Marley at the Beaumont Club Nas and Damian Marley Collaboration Preview + More Canada Day Fun: Reviewing Singles by Polaris Prize Nominees Part 1 Polaris Prize long list announcement and NxNE preview, both featuring Woodpigeon

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