K'Naan & J. Period Pay Tribute to "The Messengers"

"Some artists are defined by their environment. Some redefine their environment. Still others push the boundaries of convention so fully that their influence is felt around the globe, and across generations. Their music compels us not only to dance but to think, not only to celebrate but to strive, not only to listen but to truly hear. Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s eminent musical activist; Bob Marley, Jamaica’s emissary of struggle and unity; and Bob Dylan, America’s reluctant Civil Rights song leader, are three such artists.These are “The Messengers.”"These are the people that K'Naan, one of the most skilled and interesting artist around right now -- and I mean "artist" not just "musician" -- and J. Period are honoring with their new project The Messengers. They're going to release the project over a 5 week period, and it starts this week. Read the full write up here.