K’Naan Recording With Keane

04/13/09 5:20pm

by Craig Clark (CHARTattack)

Somali-Canadian poet, rapper and musician K'Naan is recording with U.K. rock band Keane.

"I am in the London today, been here for a few days recording some new music with the band Keane," K’Naan wrote in an email sent to fans on Friday regarding his work with the 3D online performance pioneers.

"They are amazing guys and great musicians. Look forward to sharing it with ya'll soon."

K'Naan is part of Yahoo.com's "Who's Next" program, which features exclusive performances and interviews with upcoming artists. You can check it out here.

K'Naan is touring in support of the recently released Troubadour and will play these shows:

April 17 Nashville, TN @ Vanderbilt Alumni Lawn w/Okkervil River, Santigold and Q-Tip
April 19 Indio, CA @ Empire Polo Grounds (Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival)
May 4 Little Rock, AK @ The Village w/Snoop Dogg
May 5 Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues w/Snoop Dogg
May 6 Houston, TX House Of Blues w/Snoop Dogg
May 7 New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues w/Snoop Dogg
May 8 St. Augustine, FL @ St. Francis Field w/Snoop Dogg
May 9 Panama City, FL @ Club La Vela w/Snoop Dogg
May 11 Richmond, VA @ The National w/Snoop Dogg
May 13 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre w/Snoop Dogg
May 14 Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southend w/Snoop Dogg
May 15 Greenville SC @ Bl-Lo Center w/Snoop Dogg
May 16 Charleston SC @ The Music Farm w/Snoop Dogg
May 17 Hilton Head, SC @ Shoreline Ballroom w/Snoop Dogg