Archive for the ‘Michael Kiwanuka’ Category

UK via Uganda soul singer Michael Kiwanuka has been killing it lately, winning BBC awards, collaborating with the Black Keys and just generally gwaan like a gentle-voiced, guitar-strumming G. This latest video is no exception, capturing Kiwanuka at his wistful, brilliant best. “I’ll Get Along” is a sunny/cloudy composition of guitar, flute and subtle drums that showcases unique MK’s [...]

Check out this new collaboration from Ugandan/British soul singer Michael Kiwanuka (related to Mathias Kiwanuka the NY Giant?) and Black Keys front man Dan Auerbach. ‘Lasan’ sees Michael imparting his wisdom by encouraging someone to seize the day. “Just you live your everyday like you’re running out of time,” he urges on the chorus, “Say [...]

British/Ugandan soul musician Michael Kiwanuka constructs seamless acoustic compositions influenced by old-school greats like Bill Withers and Otis Redding. He recently won accolades as BBC’s Sound of 2012. Michael’s Home Again EP is available now.