Michael Kiwanuka

Amazing 😛 A massive thanks for all your listens, shares, follows and playlist adds this year and to Spotify for putting this together! 🎧🙏🏿✨ MKHQ https://spotifywrapped.com/artist2018/ZXh0ZXJuYWxBcnRpc3RJZKaCu2OJR2aD2iEfMNpRc-oMAzbKwLUqMX7Mn7gE_9ZfMmtArurZ

📻📻

👌🏿👌🏿✌🏿

'Out Loud!' a short film by Jodie Canwell. Watch it in full here (now viewable worldwide) https://MichaelKiwanuka.lnk.to/OutLoud 🎥 MKHQ

Introducing 'Out Loud!' a short film by Jodie Canwell to accompany Michael’s live album of the same name––released earlier this year––exploring the experience of performing live as well as Michael’s relationship to live music in general, and featuring footage captured on last year's headline UK tour which culminated in a sold-out performance at London's Royal Albert Hall. Watch in full: https://MichaelKiwanuka.lnk.to/OutLoud In Michael's own words: “I always knew that I wanted to document touring the ‘Love & Hate’ album and I’m thrilled that Jodie was able to make this short film. I was so excited to play these songs live and play with the musicians I’m lucky to tour with. The film goes along with the ‘Out Loud!’ live album and gives people a glimpse of what performing to fans means to me as well as what live music means to me in general. I love capturing moments in time in ways other than just a studio album. For me it’s another way to connect with fans. It’s a way for people to see what they normally wouldn’t be able to see.” Director, Jodie Canwell: “Creating ‘Out Loud!’ with Michael was a liberating experience as there wasn’t really an ulterior motive behind the piece of work. We didn’t make it to push anything for anyone, we simply set out to make a film we were both happy with. I wanted to shoot something genuine, that wasn’t a flash in the pan and forgotten about, and Mike wanted a raw video document of his live music, using bands like The White Stripes as an example. When it came to being on tour with Mike, the whole process was very relaxed, I’d shoot along the way when there were moments unfolding backstage and during the shows which were always exquisitely synced with the lighting (thanks to Luke Avery).” MKHQ

So it’s #blackhistorymonth and I wanted to celebrate black people that have inspired me. This is Tom Wilson, a hugely underrated artist, visionary and producer that stood out from the crowd and broke countless stereotypes and boundaries. He produced and recorded the 1st Sun Ra album, The Velvet Underground and Nico, Frank Zappa’s Mother’s of Invention. He produced Simon and Garfunkel’s Wednesday Morning 3am which includes the classic ‘Sound of Silence, and he produced Dylan’s ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ plus so much more. He graduated from Harvard in the 50’s, a rare achievement even today for an African American AND he was a record label owner. An all round G I think you’ll agree. Not bad for a black dude from Waco Texas. This guy was a visionaries visionary and broke countless boundaries and changed the cause of music and culture. I’m remembering the achievements of Tom Wilson and many other inspiring black men and women this month. If you’ve never heard of him check him out :-) he’s a hero!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

Looking forward to this one. Gonna be fun. Thanks Mumford and Sons for having me. I want to do some side shows if anyone’s down?

🙌🏿 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bot5-feg7ZZ

AUSTRALIA: Michael is absolutely thrilled to announce he’ll be joining Mumford and Sons on tour in January! Can’t wait to get back to Oz and see some of you then✌🏿✨ Tickets on sale next Friday 12th October https://www.secretsounds.com/tours/mumford-sons-2019/ MKHQ

📝📝📝

😋😋❤️

Another one from that KCRW session... 🎸https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dksqOVmivCU MKHQ

Cadogan Hall, London – 2016 MKHQ

<< Black Man In A White World live on KCRW >> MKHQ

<< Rewind: Michael x Townes Van Zandt >> MKHQ https://open.spotify.com/track/7cCoEL8adnIGrbmoEiJgy8?si=_lkW7f8MTD24Wjn_osjG9g

Hanging out with Ringo, Paul, George, John and R2D2 #throwback MKHQ

The greatest! Obligatory listening RIP Aretha ❤️💔 www.instagram.com/p/BmjGaFXDN5w/

📸 Photographed by @richardecclestonephotography MKHQ

<< Rewind: Tell Me A Tale @ Hackney Round Chapel >> MKHQ

It’s my absolute pleasure to tell you about @jodie_canwell and the film she made about me touring the UK last year. It’s called ‘Out Loud’. This was made along side my recent live album of the same name. It’s coming soon but if you’re in the north east of England on the 22nd of July, go and check out the screening at HIT THE BAR in Middlesbrough. Coming soon!!

If you’re about, come and join! It’s early so you can just stay up all night if you have to.

📷 Bristol, 2017 by Joshua Halling. MKHQ

Throwback to this shot of Michael in LA during writing sessions for Love & Hate. Hope you are enjoying the sun 😎☀️✌🏿 MKHQ

<< Rewind: Michael covers Jimi Hendrix back in 2012 <<

Big thanks for your help on this one 🙏🏿 Love & Hate is now a UK Gold selling album 🇬🇧 📀🙌🏿 MKHQ