Michael Kiwanuka Recalls His First Public Performance

James Corden welcomes Michael Kiwanuka to the show, who is fresh off a ton of recognition, including a GRAMMY nomination for his album, "Kiwanuka." And Michael tells James why he chose to film his performance of "Solid Ground" at the secondary school he attended, the place he discovered music.

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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[ArgChica]

I adore Michael. His songs make me feel so much. Just an extremely talent of a man

[TheShonarob]

One of the best albums I have ever heard. Well done James Corden for having such an awesome artist on!!!

[kerlysolon]

I love how the UK artists James has been having on has been sending in performances that remind James of home. So much love. ♥️

[phoeberawcliffe]

his mum is in my mum's bible study group and he taught my brother the guitar!

[chaosincreation]

I love everything about this musician, a true artist!!!

[annesalt]

Dear James, thank you for Michael Kiwanuka, OMG he's wonderful.

[Lafancyflowers]

Okay i may not know him but he's definitely originated from Uganda (KIWANUKA). ❤️❤️. And i can't be more proud.

[lovers]

So proud to have him as our alumni! A very talented and special young man. Lovely to have you back sitting in Fortismere South Wing Hall filling it with beautiful sound @fortismeredrama

[Cashina]

Why is it that music that heals the soul always comes from the U.K. and ratchet sounds come from the U.S 😭

[pokurisai]

Am currently in a history class and am here watching this

[dwightarmer]

Of course he's from the UK. Some of the best music of my life has come from there. Love this music 🎶

[rage]

Just an amazing artist! The album is a masterpiece!

[seolbos]

Hes simply amazing ❤️😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 LOVE YOU MICHAEL

[ianrastall]

Great interview with a terrific musician, but I had to stop halfway through and go listen to the album!

[devika]

Guess who's British too
*Louis Tomlinson*
JAMES BRING HIM ON

[Sophie-crez]

I feel that we should start asking james to kidnap 1d again this is day 3 of asking
(next part is copy and pasted)
Here are some reasons you should kidnap one direction :--
* if they comeback the whole world will go crazy
* your fan following is going to increase
* you are gonna make 10x money from that one video than you make all the videos in a year
* we all directioners are gonna love you
* the whole world will love you
* niall, louis, liam, harry and maybe zayn all will become more close to you
* you are gonna be number 1 on trending for the whole world
* you can make millions cry but those would be happy tears
* you can be there manager
* one direction will come back and be the biggest boy band again
* they will be the next beatles
* new music all around the world
* they are gonna get 100's of awards
* and everyone is going to be happy

There are a lot of reasons but these are few of them. So just go and kidnap one direction already.
Thank you,
Your sincerely
Directioners.

[gabyreiss]

I think James is home sick..all these UK artists ..on his show

[johnhalliday]

Has anyone else noticed Corden pronouncing t's as d's???

[dalequadros]

Day 161 of asking James to kidnap or hand out zoom ids to the 1D members