Soulful artistry—that’s British singer/songwriter Michael Kiwanuka.
His music overflows with emotion and heartfelt lyrics, which he perhaps comes by rightly, as he’s the son of parents who fled Uganda during the brutal Idi Amin regime.
Kiwanuka’s tremendous talent has taken him from winning the BBC’s “Sound Of 2012 Poll” to a hit song in the U.S.
Currently Top 10 on Adult Alternative radio, “One More Night” ( NOT a cover of the 80s Phil Collins song), shares musical roots with Eric Clapton’s 1970’s “Let It Rain”—they are fellow travelers; their songs share a depth of feeling, a certain warmth.
The lyrics to “One More Night” are semi-abstract, so there is room for interpretation, however the music and the words are lulling, drawing us in, hypnotically, with clarity and elegance.
Kiwanuka is “top tier” –he supported Adele on her Adele Live 2011 tour.
He’s 29-years old.
His influences are wide-ranging and include Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Jack Johnson, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Wham! and more.
Michael Kiwanuka is a huge talent with a beautiful, caring soul, and the world is a beautiful place with his music in it.