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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
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 !
There’s probably more people than you think that made that connection.
Great comparison. Both sort of in their own lanes
I was sort of thinking the same thing. Do note he is not at all trying to be a copy cat! Beautiful chord progressions behind his righteous voice! I’m sure his full band arrangement s are stunning.
I’m Kasule...Kiwanuka Originates from my Country, Thanks for representing Brother...Uganda🇺🇬 “Hero” is my favorite❤️
Mine too!
You have a lot to be proud of...Michael is simply righteous!
Never heard of him, but im so glad i clicked. His music is surreal. His voice, angelic.
You should really listen the studio version of the first song he's playing in this video
So beautiful
@ Also found out about him when he released "Home again" as a single. Haven't really listened to that album since then, though; that's a weakness of mine - too much music to discover… Recently heard "Tell Me a Tale" from that album, though, which I really liked then and now. I think "Love & Hate" between the debut and the latest album is worth a mention. Especially like the live session of the title song!
Have you heard Cold Little Heart yet? You will love that one too!
sweet jesus yes. i’ve been praying for this my entire life and now it’s come. i am going to evaporate
Beautiful, beautiful music, thank you!
The best discovery I had this year - alongside Lianne La Havas. Just amazing.
Yeah me too lol
Feeling guilty that I didn't get into either of them sooner...
See Naima Joris too!!
@@etcapel gonna check out, thanks!
im one of the people listening to him for the first time, and wow he is good. I dont even understand why someone would dislike this
Khanyiso welcome to the Kiwanukas.
I think that's people wanting to feel like they have some power of "yay or nay" over somebody who has some talent they don't have. Kinda like movie critics, who think their criticism gives them some kind of relevance or power. Nonetheless, great artist whom I never heard of, glad I clicked.....
Subjectively I don’t understand, but objectively I can see why people wouldn’t like his music - it does tend to be quite down tempo, bittersweet, broken heart type songs, that not everyone likes.
WELL DONE HOME BOY, MOTHERLAND LOVES YOU KIWANUKA. THANKS FOR MILEAGE. LET THEM KNOW TOO HOW YOUR MOTHER LAND IS TALENTED,YOUR AMONG GREAT TALENTS.
As much as I love Michael’s studio works, arrangements, I think this is the way I wanna hear him. Clear & simple, excellent instrumentals, soulful voice coming through without a need to fill every empty space in the soundscape. Beautiful.
I feel like that's true for a lot of the tiny desks... .Anderson Paak, Joseph, ...
I just can not understand how some people can dislike such a beautiful and so emotional songs.
Michael, your music is a redemption to my soul.
I think that's people wanting to feel like they have some power of "yay or nay" over somebody who has some talent they don't have. Kinda like movie critics, who think their criticism gives them some kind of power. Nonetheless, great artist whom I never heard of, glad I clicked.....
They must be hating recordings of people sitting is dark rooms.
Is anyone gonna talk about that fisher price toy recorder? I had one! his music brings back so many childhood memories even though his music wasn’t there then.
dude me too! Imagine stumbling across all those recordings from 97.
A Toy Story classic
I still have my oldest nephew's fisher price "walkman". It still plays the (only have three left) cassete tapes and I love it!
proof that the SM58 is a perfectly decent microphone as long as you have an insanely beautiful voice and killer songs.
The most highly anticipated Tiny Desk session?
Yes.
yes!
いつもと場所違う？
there is no bookshelves...
ever.
Is there a list somewhere? My most anticipated would be graham coxon doing his acoustic stuff, but I doubt that would happen :(
His sounds is perfect match for a mix with Sade... I got goosebumps
Listening to this in the hospital. Two weeks here now. Music helps me to keep going on everyday. I wanted to see him live in Mallorca last summer.. I hope I can go someday. Thank Tiny Desk Concert for all the good musicians I discovered here 🌻
Come on NPR!!! How can you broadcast so many freaking awesome talents with a tremendous sound all the time!? You guys are Wizards and we need more of this in this sad sad world.
Beautiful listening, especially when Michael is on the piano.
LOVE to you all brothers and sisters
Michael, you are a hero. Magical.
One things for sure..This man is great with alot of talent.. Thanks for the performance..
Finally brilliant soulful Kiwanuka in the NPR house👏 👏👏 His live sessions are unmissable.. takes you on a spiritual journey. Outstanding lyrics like.. "U can't steal the things that God has given me.. no more pain, no more shame & misery.. u can't take me down" and smooth voice. All his songs are masterpieces but i have more love for Light, Home Again, Cold Little Heart and Tell Me A Tale.
One of my favorites... Looking forward to see him soon in Canada ❤
Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing musical genius to the world!
The first song I heard of his was Love & Hate, and it was one of those songs that I just want to be enveloped in. I’d put on my headphones, cover my eyes with a scarf, crawl under my blankets and feel like the music was all around me. A form of meditation, I guess. Four years after finding him and countless times listening to his albums, I still do that often. I highly recommend it. His voice is otherworldly. Incredible.
Omg such a crystal clear and soulfull voice! Ordered new hifi speakers this session will be the first play to hear how good they are🥰 cant wait!
His music always make me travel so far, in a place beautiful and sad and peaceful and sweet
His music is so healing and hopeful in a way you can't even describe
that guitar twang oddly enough helps to keep the listener present - tuned in instead of tuned out. his voice is so warm, perfect, by comparison.
beautiful way to start the day, loving this
Thank you for the great music. Amazing.
this man is able to stop a whole war singing like this. there's so much heart in his music
Insta like on this video. Kiwanuka must be one of the finest indy singers in the last decade.
Thanks for giving us so great gems @NPR Music, you don't know how much I appreciate this.
One of the best artist to emerge and continuing to give greatness to the wind wherever it travels to.
Loved him ever since I heard “rest” in grace & frankie lol.
A tragedy for anyone not to hear this!!!!!!! I love it all but this tiny desk is my favorite way to really hear an artist and get to know them!! Am I the only one who loves to study each artist I love and know about their life... and I love reading the comments here. I sleep with music playing because I know there aren’t enough minutes in a day even if I live to 100 to hear it all. So much talent in the world.. past present and future
Excellent choice TDC, this man represents what it means to be a true artist his ability is undeniably natural but the emotion conveyed in his lyrics make my mind ponder life and society itself. You are an amazing talent Mr. Kiwanuka and wish you nothing but success!
Beautiful
A very fine performance. Thank you Sir.
I couldn´t help it and started crying, omg the melancholy and softness in this music... bless you Michael Kiwanuka
Perfect listening for a stormy night
and/or a COVID lockdown night.......
Light melts my mind
WE NEED A STEVE LACY TINY DESK CONCERT
I listen to this blessed blessed man upwards of 900 times a day.
every day...
So this is what my mother meant when she said to me before she died, "Sometimes, you gotta stop and smell the roses....."
What a beautiful comment.
@@deluar.official Thanks.....
hate to break it to you but, everything your mom said to you was before she died
@@benborchers3828 not sure that that means....
❤️❤️❤️🌹
wholeheartedly love Michael Kiwanuka. such a big fan omg
This version of Solid Ground is one of the most intimate songs I’ve ever listened to
U are so so so right
This last song just rip my heart away !
Very soulful very good quality of music, lyrics & singing.
I have chills.... so amazing Michael
What an incredible performance !
Michael is so smooth and talented. Love his music.
Brilliant !!
Probably the best musician on the planet
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
I thought the same thing because I instantly fell in love with this version of Light. It's the first time I heard the song. But the studio version doesn't speak to me at all after having listened to this. It just seems overloaded to me. For me this has more depth.^^
Thank you , definitely checking it out.
Thank you I will. You can feel the debth in his voice. I hear him hear n there but I feel now I need to let him in my life 😊 I want to hear more 😍😍
I almost like these more. But a lot has to do about the live aspect - like the recent performances at the V&A or the live session from the studio for Love & Hate, which isn't solo.
I love both versions for different reasons but whatever he is....such a wonderful musician...
He is one of those musicians who comes along In a generation. Nobody will be as good as him for another generation.
can´t get enough of this soulful voice!
Me: He won't play 'Light' , he won't be able to recreate that with just voice and guitar
Michael Kiwanuka : Hold my drink
He has so much talent I just want to keep listening forever
what a gorgeous voice.
I 💗 this, Michael Kiwanuka.💗
Beautiful, thank you... I would love to see you live.
OH MY GOD!!! grite de la emoción! Esperaba esto desde hace muuuuucho tiempo y ahora lo tengo, estoy feliz, realmente feliz!!!
It is the uniqueness of his voice, coupled with great lyrics that makes this guy such a talent. Wow
Michael Kiwanuka and Frank Ocean need to link up for a song. I would like to hear what that sounds like.
such a great musician
This man is a real musician, a genius.👍🎸🎶🎵🤩100%
best artist to ever exist
My heart's rainin' … beautiful.
I just discovered Michael Kiwanuka, and I'm so glad I did. Beautiful voice, lyrics and songs. Just a note, when you scroll over the songs on this recording it names the 4th one as Bleeding, but the title is Cold Little Heart.
Michael Kiwanuka's music is plenty of soul, power, and energy.
Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Deeply beautiful and desperately lamenting-pulls me down into Nick Drake's ways-thank you Michael for opening up your voice and bits
I am hoping the people that voted thumbs down did so by accident. I know musical tastes vary but I don't understand.
One thing 2020 has taught us all, the crazy are out there.
Right?
@@deanmass OH MY GOD yes
I thought the exact same thing.
I think that's people wanting to feel like they have some power of "yay or nay" over somebody who has some talent they don't have. Kinda like movie critics, who think their criticism gives them some kind of power and/or makes them feel relevant.
Seems easier to do as I do when I'm not feeling a video, to not click anything, and move on to a video of cute puppies playing, unless the video is so horribly put together that I gotta say something. Nonetheless, great artist whom I never heard of, glad I clicked.....
The ad absolutely killed my vibe in the middle of Hero
I think if you scroll to the end and then replay the video ads will be gone. Trying rn
His voice melts all my worries away. Congrats on the Tiny Desk!
This makes me long for riding in an empty train on a cool morning. Its overcast and misty outside, the forest cast in greyish fog...
the most beautiful voice I´ve heard
I find comfort everytime I come watch this video. Guy is so talented
This video is so important to me. On my last day with my soul dog, I listened to it over and over as I laid with her. I can barely listen to it now because of the emotions, but I listen to it when I can handle it. Thank you Michael
bless you.
Love this guy
_contented sigh_
glad to be alive for this ☺️
My new favorite artist 🙏
Thank you
grateful i found this mans music whilst watching animal kingdom !
Me too!!!!!
Music for the soul.. just a guitar and an amazing voice makes this masterpiece
SO TALENTED
WOW
Thank you Michael ♥️ You have a beautiful gift and it’s very inspiring your words, your voice the truth you tell in your songs are refreshing 🌈Peace and blessings 🌹
Hard to stay goodbye is a great song!!!!
Feels for days on this one🙏🏻
I shed a tear in joy at just listening
Wow! 🤩 That tone. The emotion. Amazing!
I love him
his self titled album ALWAYS puts me in a good mood!!!!
He is so unique and it’s like I have waited to hear these songs
Imagine being this talented
First time hearing Kiwanuka. He's wonderful.
So beautiful!
true talent
This came up on my auto-play, but the first five seconds captivated me. I'm so glad I stayed.
I love love love how you sound.
Saw him live right before pandemic hit. SOO glad I was able to. It was a really amazing show.
My sweet sweet Michael 💛 obrigada!
Truly brilliant. My favourite living musician by far.
Thanks.
I love this man