Michael Kiwanuka

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• Small Changes by Michael Kiwanuka review: sublime songwriting | The Courier Online
Michael Kiwanuka, a heavenly figure of modern soul, is back with an intimate, ethereal and mature take on his classic sound. 

• Album Review: ‘Small Changes’ by Michael Kiwanuka | tolitasmusings.blogspot.com
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• Culture Pick | Soul musician Michael Kiwanuka embraces simplicity in outstanding new album ‘Small Changes’ | The Crimson White
British-Ugandan soul singer Michael Kiwanuka released his much anticipated fourth album, “Small Changes,”  on Nov. 22. Keeping with the title, Kiwanuka’s newest record is more cut down and streamlined than his last album, but these small changes have a dramatic effect. Combining his guitar expertise with soul vocals, Kiwanuka has been a force to be...

• Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes | Pitchfork
Read Habib Sabet’s review of the album.

• On 'Small Changes,' Mercury Prize-winning artist Michael Kiwanuka lets down his guard | NPR
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, about his latest album, "Small Changes," and his musical influences.

• Recommended Gem: Michael Kiwanuka – The Making of Small Changes (Video) | DAN DIGS | Dec. 3, 2024, 3:49 a.m.
  A recommended gem of a music documentary.         A behind-the-scenes look at how my Album of the Week last week was made.      (Stick around until the very end to w…

• Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes :: Le Recensioni di OndaRock | OndaRock
L'artista britannico ritorna con un album elegante e affascinante, consolidando il suo stile

• On "Small Changes," singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka lets down his guard | WKU Public Radio | The Public Radio Service of Western Kentucky University | Nov. 28, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, about his latest album, Small Changes, and his musical influences.

• Michael Kiwanuka on the 'wake-up call' that changed his music | BBC News
The musician says winning the Mercury Prize helped put an end to his "desperate" search for approval.

• Michael Kiwanuka releases video for “One And Only" | Northern Transmissions | Nov. 28, 2024, 11 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka has released a music video for “One And Only,” a track recently released album Small Changes, which dropped November 22nd

• On "Small Changes," singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka lets down his guard | WMRA and WEMC | Nov. 28, 2024, 10:05 p.m.
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, about his latest album, Small Changes, and his musical influences.

• Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes – More drastic changes might have served him better | The Irish Times
The London-born musician tweaks his sound and thematic concerns, burrowing deeper into the niche he has forged

• MICHAEL KIWANUKA - SMALL CHANGES | SOUL SURMISE
Bill Withers. We’ll get that comparison out of our way quickly. Kiwanuka would readily confess to channelling Withers’ 70s soul on this his fourth album, Small Changes. But there is more than Bill Withers at work here and where Damien...

• Michael Kiwanuka has shared a new video for 'One and Only', from his 'Small Changes' album | Dork | Nov. 27, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
Mercury Prize winner Michael Kiwanuka has released video for 'One and Only', directed by Malia Ann.

• Watch Michael Kiwanuka's trippy 'One And Only' music video, directed by Barack Obama's daughter Malia | NME | Nov. 28, 2024, 3:57 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka has shared a trippy new music video for 'One And Only', directed by Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia.

• Michael Kiwanuka - World Cafe (Full Interview) | Live Sessions
Michael Kiwanuka joins contributing host Kallao for a World Cafe interview to discuss his new album, "Small Changes." Recorded at WXPN's performance studios in Philadelphia on 09.29.24. Complete sessions: https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/ Daily Playlists: http://playlist.worldcafe.org/ Facebook www.facebook.com/WorldCafe Twitter www.twitter.com/WorldCafe Instagram www.instagram.com/worldcafe Youtube www.youtube.com/worldcafe

• Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes' | xpn.org
Singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka's fourth record represents a period of big life changes, including leaving London and fatherhood.

• REVIEW: Michael Kiwanuka "Small Changes" | Americana Highways | Nov. 25, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka has a new album "Small Changes." We reviewed it. Enjoy our quality music coverage and reviews on Americana Highways.

• Album of the Week: 'Small Changes' by Michael Kiwanuka | KAXE
'Small Changes' by Michael Kiwanuka is KAXE's Album of the Week for November 25-December 1, 2024.

• Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes | Spectrum Culture | Nov. 15, 2024, 6:04 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka has always been most comfortable in the reflective quiet that sits beneath even his rowdiest cuts. Small Changes finally sees him lead with it.

• Michael Kiwanuka - Small Changes | Northern Transmissions | Nov. 23, 2024, 1 p.m.
Small Changes by Michael Kiwanuka album review by Greg Walker for Northern Transmissions, the LP is now out via Universal records and DSPs

• Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes review by ADRIAN THRILLS | Mail Online | Nov. 22, 2024, 1:28 a.m.
ADRIAN THRILLS: His open-mindedness has served him well in his career, though, landing him a No.1 album with 2016's Love & Hate and a Mercury Prize for 2019's Kiwanuka.

• Michael Kiwanuka – 'Small Changes' review: a homely, life-affirming listen | NME | Nov. 22, 2024, 9 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album 'Small Changes' smothers you in a warm blanket of heartfelt soul music - read the NME review here

• Michael Kiwanuka Small Changes Review: Hypnotic beats, empathic emotions and first-rate songwriting | Mojo
Hypnotic beats, empathic emotions and first-rate songwriting, Michael Kiwanuka continues to perfect his soulful blend on fourth album, Small Changes.

• Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes' : World Cafe Words and Music Podcast | NPR
The English singer, songwriter and producer says his fourth record represents a period of big life changes.

• Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews | Clash Magazine | Nov. 22, 2024, 9:55 a.m.
Michael Kiwanuka’s return at Glastonbury this year represented one of the weekend’s most imposing sets. Though the songwriter’s catalogue may be slim,

• Albums Of The Week: Michael Kiwanuka | Small Changes | Tinnitist | Nov. 22, 2024, 5:09 a.m.
THE EDITED PRESS RELEASE: “Small Changes is the followup to Michael Kiwanuka’s eponymous third LP, the Mercury Prize-winning and Grammy-nominated Kiwanuka. Small Changes was produced alongside Danger Mouse and Inflo, the team behind the globally acclaimed Kiwanuka and its equally acclaimed predecessor, Love & Hate. The new record was recorded between London and Los Angeles. The […]

• Album Review: Michael Kiwanuka, <i>Small Changes</i> | Hotpress
Fine effort from soul maestro. 8/10

• Small changes, big feelings: inside Michael Kiwanuka’s latest album - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart | xpn.org
The British R&B/soul star shines with his new album release.

• Michael Kiwanuka: Small Changes album review — a heightened realm of fantasy | Financial Times | Nov. 20, 2024, 5 p.m.
The Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter burrows into the sound he has made for himself in his latest album

• Sound, Soul & Small Changes: Michael Kiwanuka's Upcoming Album | The Gryphon | Nov. 21, 2024, 9:44 a.m.
A striking voice you may recognise from the Big Little Lies soundtrack, Michael Kiwanuka follows his Mercury prize winning, eponymous KIWANUKA (2019) with the hotly anticipated Small Changes. Released on the 15th November 2024 via Polydor Records, Small Changes is a confident reply to those awaiting Kiwanuka’s return.  In Small Changes, Michael Kiwanuka leans into […]

• Review: Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Small Changes’ Is a Quiet Departure From His Big Sound | Atwood Magazine | Nov. 21, 2024, 3:28 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka’s ‘Small Changes’ reflects a sound where simplicity is given space. Removed from the provocative intricacy of his previous albums, ‘Small Changes’ offers listeners a much gentler soundscape.

• Michael Kiwanuka - 'Small Changes' album review | Far Out Magazine | Nov. 21, 2024, 10:01 a.m.
On his long-awaited fourth album, 'Small Changes', Michael Kiwanuka crafts a glorious body of work that puts a British spin on the cosmic music of the 1970s.

• Michael Kiwanuka on Why His New Album, Produced by Sault & Danger Mouse, Is His Most Authentic Yet | Billboard | Nov. 21, 2024, 4:44 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka's fourth album 'Small Changes' follows critical acclaim and sees the British soul star show a more intimate side.

• Michael Kiwanuka – Small Changes | Dork | Nov. 20, 2024, 4:48 p.m.
'Small Changes' is one of those rare albums that fits almost any situation. Whether it's a bright November morning sipping coffee

• Michael Kiwanuka: "There is money being made in live music – it needs someone to give back out to the people" | NME | Nov. 20, 2024, 1:34 p.m.
Michael Kiwanuka talks new album ‘Small Changes’, following up a Mercury Prize win, representation for Black artists in rock, and how to save live music

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