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Michael Kiwanuka

samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
edited July 2012 in Other Music
Amazing new artist, the radio station I am interning at turned me on to his music. Incredible old, soulful voice. He reminds me of Otis Redding mixed with Ben Harper. He recently released his debut album called Home Again, which I've been loving. I have a feeling he's going to be big!!

I'm Getting Ready (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsM1nAWw4M
Bones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXtOtdO5jyI
Tell Me A Tale: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTa28a8QKo4
Rest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlonqk5EOrw
"Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
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  • samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
    Bumping this because this guy is fantastic!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • chimpatchimpat Posts: 590
    I saw him in NYC a few weeks ago, solid show. The guy has a good voice and comes across as a real nice guy in his crowd interaction. Also did a Hendrix cover which was real cool.
    "This is about as perfect a crowd as you can get. I hate to placate, I ain't placating...." - EV, 9/29/96


  • ComeToTXComeToTX Posts: 7,794
    i've been hearing a lot about him lately. checking out the videos.
    This show, another show, a show here and a show there.
  • samjamsamjam Posts: 9,283
    chimpat wrote:
    I saw him in NYC a few weeks ago, solid show. The guy has a good voice and comes across as a real nice guy in his crowd interaction. Also did a Hendrix cover which was real cool.
    Where was he playing? Really would love to see him live. And FYI, he's playing Webster Hall on September 18th! Too bad I'll already be back at school by then, or else I'd so be there!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • chimpatchimpat Posts: 590
    He played the Highline Ballroom over in Chelsea, pretty small venue (I live about 3 blocks from there so it's pretty awesome how convenient it is for me).
    "This is about as perfect a crowd as you can get. I hate to placate, I ain't placating...." - EV, 9/29/96


  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,151
    This is good stuff... This is an album that needs to be on vinyl, great album with that old school feel cover art to it..
    1998 Dallas (7/5) 2006 San Fran (7/15,7/16) 2009 San Fran (8/28) 2010 Bristow (5/13) NY (5/21) 2011 Alpine Valley (9/3,9/4)
    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
    E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
    Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby


  • musicismylife78musicismylife78 Posts: 6,116
    i became aware of him in January when he won the BBC Sound of 2012 poll. I havent listened to his record though, but its been really highly acclaimed. i am eager to give it a listen
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,151
    musicismylife78 wrote:
    i became aware of him in January when he won the BBC Sound of 2012 poll. I havent listened to his record though, but its been really highly acclaimed. i am eager to give it a listen

    I got it earlier this evening.. Best $7.99 I spent in awhile.
    1998 Dallas (7/5) 2006 San Fran (7/15,7/16) 2009 San Fran (8/28) 2010 Bristow (5/13) NY (5/21) 2011 Alpine Valley (9/3,9/4)
    2012 Missoula (9/30) 2013 Chicago (7/19) Pittsburgh (10/11) Buffalo (10/12) Baltimore (10/27) Dallas (11/15)
    2014 Austin (10/12) Memphis (10/14) St. Paul (10/19) Milwaukee (10/20) Denver (10/22)
    2016 Ft. Lauderdale (4/8) Miami (4/9) Hampton (4/18) Philly (4/28,4/29) NY (5/1,5/2) 2018 Seattle (8/10) Missoula (8/13) 2022 Nashville (9/16)
    E.V. - 2008 Berkeley (4/8) 2012 Austin (11/9,11/12)
    Temple of the Dog - 2016 Upper Darby


  • Jeff MurrayJeff Murray Posts: 1,259
    While I like his style I think his shows are much more suited for seated venues. I saw him at World Cafe Live last month and could have used a seat after a while. Tell Me A Tale is his most upbeat song, and unfortunately he plays that early in the set. The rest of the set is very mellow and relaxed, a more comfortable venue would complement the show immensely.
    If there were no Angels would there be no sin?
  • AndySlashAndySlash Posts: 3,246
    the current (a local station) has been playing this song regularly. i can't stop listening to it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsrymeSoeZ0
  • MedozKMedozK Posts: 9,209
    Third Man Records 7" Single You've Got Nothing To Lose - Michael Kiwanuka

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    Kiwanuka, a 25 year-old UK native of Ugandan heritage, was raised in north London where he split his time between session work and local gigs. Along the way, having found footing as a solo artist, he was signed to Communion Records, then Polydor, and has since performed throughout Europe and North America too—touring in direct support of Adele. He made his way through Nashville this past summer with just enough pause and aplomb to commit these morsels to tape. The A-side "You've Got Nothing to Lose" is an original composition, featuring The Buzzards' Dominic Davis on upright bass and Cory Younts on piano, joined also by fellow balladeer Lillie Mae Rische on fiddle. Their contributions transform his work into a stone-cold groove with almost orchestral underpinnings, making it a fitting extension of their previous Blue Series.

    The single also features a chilling rendition of Townes Van Zandt's infamous "Waitin' 'Round to Die" on the B-side, the perfect compliment to the timbre and mood of the A-side.

    GREAT STUFF!
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,951
    I only discovered this guy last year, but better late than never - everyone do themselves a favour and give Michael Kiwanuka a listen (especially his album Love & Hate from 2016). He is INCREDIBLE! He just released a live album for RSD 2018 too, called Out Loud!, and it's also fantastic.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • May 30thMay 30th Posts: 1,752
    Love & Hate is a really great album. Love how the first track is so long to kick it off.
  • JH6056JH6056 Posts: 2,427
    Saw the tail end of his Governor's Ball '17 set and was floored.  Can't wait to try to see him again, is he already touring the US now?

  • g under pg under p Posts: 18,196
    I discovered him this year from a friend and posted Love & Hate video on AMT Lounge thread. I listened to that album for 2 months straight till the songs were ringing in my head. Loving the song Rule The World. I need to hear this live album.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,951
    JH6056 said:
    Saw the tail end of his Governor's Ball '17 set and was floored.  Can't wait to try to see him again, is he already touring the US now?

    No, he doesn't seem to be on tour at the moment.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,951
    His new self titled album is out today! :joy: 

    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,471
    PJ_Soul said:
    His new self titled album is out today! :joy: 

    Can't wait to listen to this later. The singles are all excellent. 
  • OffSheGoes35OffSheGoes35 Posts: 3,514
    Yay!!! :triumph:
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,951
    pjl44 said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    His new self titled album is out today! :joy: 

    Can't wait to listen to this later. The singles are all excellent. 
    Just finishing it now... It's really beautiful IMO, I'm already in love.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • pjl44pjl44 Posts: 9,471
    PJ_Soul said:
    pjl44 said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    His new self titled album is out today! :joy: 

    Can't wait to listen to this later. The singles are all excellent. 
    Just finishing it now... It's really beautiful IMO, I'm already in love.
    Gahhhhhhhhh. I believe it. Love and Hate is a staple in our house.
  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    And he's a fan :) 
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