Michael Kiwanuka: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space.

Abby O'Neill | November 16, 2020
Enter the unassuming and innately talented Michael Kiwanuka from a "rainy London" flat that's dimly lit with a vintage feel. The Mercury Prize-winning musician evokes an all-encompassing softness in spirit as he leads viewers into the "Light," the first of five songs in his Tiny Desk (home) concert. The warm texture of his voice and tenderness of his soul belie the depth of his songwriting, which ranges from sociopolitical works to songs revealing the inner chambers of self-exploration. Featuring material from both Love & Hate and his more recent award-winning Kiwanuka, this is an absolutely stunning performance.

SET LIST
"Light"
"Hard To Say Goodbye"
"Hero"
"Cold Little Heart"
"Solid Ground"

MUSICIANS
Michael Kiwanuka: vocals, guitar, keys

CREDITS
Video: Eoin McLoughlin
Audio: St. Francis Hotel

TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Abby O'Neill
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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A voice that wraps you up like a warm blanket on a wintery day.

SupercordsMusic

one of the GREATEST MUSICIANS WALKING EARTH.

darreontolliver

For everyone who's only now just hearing him, i suggest to go listen to the studio versions as well. I mean this tiny desk is great, but the arrangements in the album have so much depth it's incredible

abrakadacco

Tracklist :
1) Light 0:13
2)Hard To Say Goodbye 4:34
3)Hero 9:21
4)Cold Little Heart 13:20
5)Solid Ground 17:50

nicolasmora

I somehow see in Michael Kiwanuka the Bill Withers of this generation. Unique voice, incredible songwriting and arrangements, great musicianship. One of the best doing it at the moment !

MaxEnocq

Cold Little Heart is such a beautiful song! Especially this version.

CONSCI

This is the best thing that happened in a long while

j.dekker

Cold Little Heart may be my favorite song ever. Such a great artist!

nickmccormick

Never heard of him, but im so glad i clicked. His music is surreal. His voice, angelic.

MrNathancast

I’m sooo in love with Michael Kiwanuka ❤! As another musician, I worship him!! He’s nothing short of Prophetic!!! A Gift from the Gods!!!❤

BOHEMIANWAVE

This is the definition of auditory encapsulated beauty. My Dad would have loved this. RIP Pops, never a day goes by I don’t gleam wisdom from your words and also from your musical tastes.

slanjbo

kinda jealous of all the people who are listening to this not having heard him before

burgesssam

Always super impressed. His latest album “Kiwanuka” is one of the best modern albums I’ve ever heard.

loganslone

Started to listen to this while working. Got a minute in and had to stop. What was I thinking? Can’t possibly without my full undivided attention, a fine bourbon in my hand, & the best headphones I own. This level of talent deserves nothing less.

B

Saw him in 2017... Truly a life changer... Hasn’t been many days I haven’t listened to something of Michael’s. I lost my son Michael.. He was 23... I told him telephone poles don’t move. 🙏🏼 Michael Kiwanuka is a huge part of my healing ✊🏼 props to all his band mates .. Incredible talent

stevetrivago