Tags archives: michael-kiwanuka

79 days ago

Soul Singer Michael Kiwanuka on Blowing Up While Ugandan + His Collaboration With Black Keys' Dan Auerbach (Audio)

How does your African background influence your life when you are right on the verge of becoming a huge international music sensation? That is something Michael Kiwanuka, born to Ugandan parents, contemplates as he takes on the mania following his win of BBC’s Sound of 2012 (other famous alumni include Adele, Corrine Bailey Rae and Ellie Goulding) Born to Ugandan parents, Michael talks to Paula Rogo on being Ugandan and its effect on [...]

96 days ago

Michael Kiwanuka - 'I'm Getting Ready' (Video)

And another one from Michael Kiwanuka. A little sombre for Friday but still damn good. BBC got it right. The unlikeliest star of soul is indeed this Ugandan North Londoner via Muswell Hill. Peep the video for the title track of his album I’m Getting ready. As a Ugandan I couldn’t be prouder. The full length debut is expected in March. Don’t forget you can catch him at the BBC [...]

107 days ago

Michael Kiwanuka and D'Banj To Play BBC Radio 1's Hackney Weekend 2012

It’s strength to strength for the Mo Hits golden boy D’Banj and Ugandan vintage soul purveyor extraordinaire. Both are set to appear at BBC Radio 1′s annual music weekender (June 23 – 24 2012), the line-up for which includes names like Florence and the Machine, Leona Lewis, Ed Sheeran, David Guetta, The Ting Tings (hey!) and more. All of this to build up to the London Olympics following in July. [...]

167 days ago