Michael Kiwanuka
Born: 3 / 5 / 1987
Location: United Kingdom
Michael Samuel Kiwanuka (born 3 May 1987) is a British singer-songwriter and record producer who is signed with Polydor Records. His 2012 debut album, Home Again, went gold in the United Kingdom and his second album, Love & Hate, debuted in 2016 at number one. He has been nominated for numerous honours, including the Brit Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, BBC Music Awards, and The Grammy Awards. In January 2012, he won the BBC's Sound of 2012; and, in September 2020, he won the Mercury Prize.
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Album Review: Michael Kiwanuka – Kiwanuka
"[O]ld school soul music for modern audiences."
Live Review: Mumford & Sons, Michael Kiwanuka, Gretta Ray
"A special moment in an evening that continued to deliver."
Live Review: Mumford & Sons, Michael Kiwanuka, Gretta Ray
"The lengthy applause that sees the boys of stage is clear in its response: Brisbane will always have them back."
Live Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Ainslie Wills
"There is certain grit to Kiwanuka's impassioned vocals that makes what he is singing about feel very real."
Live Review: Michael Kiwanuka, Ainslie Wills
"When he sang, every shyness and ailment melted away with that profoundly rich voice."
Michael Kiwanuka Announces Two Exclusive Bluesfest Sideshows
Tickets on sale this week!
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Kiwanuka Chats To Tuka About Working On Netflix's 'The Get Down'
No, he does *not* mind if Nas is on the track
Album Review: Michael Kiwanuka - Love & Hate
"Faith never alienates the casual listener or those simply with an enjoyment of fine music."
Let There Be (Soulful) Rock
“They’re getting quite popular in England. Some churches have become venues as well now. There’s a popular one in London called Union Chapel and most people play there..."
Michael Kiwanuka To Play Churches Along The East Coast
He's the latest artist to take on the Heavenly Sounds tour.
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