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Michael Kiwanuka

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Participations

117

Songwriter

10

Electric Guitarist

6

Acoustic Guitarist

116

Performer

7

Bassist

3

Vocalist

1

Synthesist

2

Pianist

1

Percussionist

1

Organist

1

Guitarist

1

Background Singer

4

Lead Vocalist

1

Lead Guitarist

1

Electric Pianist

Bio

Michael Kiwanuka is a British-Ugandan musician and singer-songwriter born to Ugandan parents who fled Idi Amin's regime. Raised in North London, he developed an early passion for music. His debut album, "Home Again," released in 2012, received widespread acclaim, earning him a nomination for the Mercury Prize, which he later won in 2020. Kiwanuka's distinctive voice and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences, leading to the creation of other remarkable albums such as "Love & Hate" in 2016 and "Kiwanuka" in 2019. Embracing classic soul and R&B influences from the 1960s and 70s, his music also incorporates a modern sensibility that resonates with today's listeners.

Discography

Albums⁴

Kiwanuka

Kiwanuka2019 • AlbumTracks: 14

Love & Hate

Love & Hate2016 • AlbumTracks: 10

Home Again - Deluxe Version

Home Again - Deluxe Version2012 • AlbumTracks: 15

Home Again

Home Again2012 • AlbumTracks: 10

EPs⁴

Out Loud - Live

Out Loud - Live2018 • EPTracks: 6

I'm Getting Ready

I'm Getting Ready2011 • EPTracks: 3

iTunes Festival: London 2011

iTunes Festival: London 20112011 • EPTracks: 5

Tell Me a Tale: Isle of Wight Sessions

Tell Me a Tale: Isle of Wight Sessions2011 • EPTracks: 3

Singles²²

Beautiful Life

Beautiful Life2021 • SingleTracks: 3

Solid Ground - Virgil Abloh Remix

Solid Ground - Virgil Abloh Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Final Days - Bonobo Remix

Final Days - Bonobo Remix2020 • SingleTracks: 1

Light

Light2020 • SingleTracks: 1

You Ain't The Problem - Claptone Remix

You Ain't The Problem - Claptone Remix2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Hero

Hero2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Solid Ground

Solid Ground2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Piano Joint - This Kind of Love

Piano Joint - This Kind of Love2019 • SingleTracks: 1

You Ain't The Problem - Radio Edit

You Ain't The Problem - Radio Edit2019 • SingleTracks: 1

You Ain't The Problem

You Ain't The Problem2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Money

Money2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Cold Little Heart - Acoustic

Cold Little Heart - Acoustic2019 • SingleTracks: 1

Cold Little Heart - Radio Edit

Cold Little Heart - Radio Edit2017 • SingleTracks: 1

Cold Little Heart - Tom Misch Remix

Cold Little Heart - Tom Misch Remix2017 • SingleTracks: 1

One More Night - SG Lewis Remix

One More Night - SG Lewis Remix2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Love & Hate - Leon Vynehall Love Rework

Love & Hate - Leon Vynehall Love Rework2016 • SingleTracks: 1

Love & Hate - Alternative Radio Mix

Love & Hate - Alternative Radio Mix2016 • SingleTracks: 1

You've Got Nothing To Lose

You've Got Nothing To Lose2014 • SingleTracks: 2

Bones

Bones2012 • SingleTracks: 2

I'll Get Along

I'll Get Along2012 • SingleTracks: 2

I'm Getting Ready

I'm Getting Ready2012 • SingleTracks: 2

Home Again

Home Again2012 • SingleTracks: 3

Label

Record Label associated with Michael Kiwanuka - past and current.

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