Name: Home Again
Brand: Michael Kiwanuka

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B001695401

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-03-12

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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602537136599

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Michael Kiwanuka

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Communion

Michael Kiwanuka is a British soul musician, born on May 3, 1987 in Muswell Hill, London. With his captivating voice and heartfelt lyrics, he has established himself as one of the most talented artists in the industry.
Born and raised in North London, Michael's passion for music began at an early age. Influenced by iconic artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Otis Redding, he developed a unique sound that blends elements of soul, folk, and rock.
Since bursting onto the scene with his debut album "Home Again" in 2012, Michael has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. His soulful melodies and introspective songwriting have resonated with audiences worldwide.

few records make such an instant impression as 'home again' the debut album by michael kiwanuka immersing the listener in a sound that is both modern and at the same time as familiar as the classics it manages to strike the balance between being contemporary and somehow utterly timeless for kiwanuka key musical touchstones include marvin gaye otis redding bob dylan paul simon shuggie otis roberta flack's first take bill withers' live at carnegie hall and d'angelo's modern soul landmark voodoo citing the latter album in particular as exhibit a in refuting suggestions that his listening tastes are rooted exclusively in the 1970s kiwanuka calmly shrugs off any 'retro' accusations that might be levelled at his music from the opening bars of the stirring 'tell me a tale' it is instantly clear that 'home again' is a very special album while its more upbeat characteristics are embodied in the prince busterlike loping of the lovelorn but irresistibly catchy 'bones' and the rolling soul groove of 'i'll get along' elsewhere it proves itself to be a record of real strippeddown beauty in 'i won't lie' with its gospelinfused echoes of the staples singers kiwanuka offers something akin to a modern spiritual while in 'rest' he turns in a tender love lullaby and in 'always waiting' he blends classical elements with the confessional intimacy of roberta flack rough trade east instore michael kiwanuka monday 12th march 7pm mercury prize nomination 2012

Home Again

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