That in fact they were color blind in the worst way. That they could not see the beauty I grew up seeing. That you have to have loved a place to see its true colors.

K'naan to me is more than just an artist, or entertainer. With becoming well known- comes responsibilities- responsibilities of carrying the burden of your people- for speaking out for them- giving a voice to those who can no longer be heard. And I believe that he is doing that everyday in his quiet presence.

Here is a piece K'naan wrote for Italian Vogue, entitled "True Colors"