MICHAEL KIWANUKA WINS 2020 MERCURY PRIZE- WATCH HIM DISCUSSING THE INSPIRATION FOR THE ALBUM.

 Last Thursday Michael Kiwanuka was announced as the winner of the 2020 Mercury Prize. After the big announcement, Michael performed 'Light' on Later...with Jools Holland  . 


Early this week, Michael talked to the Mercury Prize's Youtube channel about the inspiration and the making-of the album. Based on 70s Black Music, Michael is not afraid of embracing his roots, his heritage. He is confident like never before. That is why the album is called 'KIWANUKA'. 

There is some kind of joy on the record, shown in 'You Ain't The Problem', an ode to confidence and persistence on being true to yourself . African drums melt with the alt-rock spirit (emphasized with warm vocals, such as in 'Rolling') that exists throughout the whole album and a raw honesty in the lyrics.

There is also time for searching hope  (I've Been Dazed) in a religious way and for delicious piano-ballads-interludes. 

'Hero' addresses Black Lives Matter.  The revival of racism and police brutality makes the record's meaning deeper . Its message fits perfectly for 2020. There is no better answer to 2020 racist events.

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  1. EtmOctober 3, 2020 at 7:17 PM

    Such a discovery!!! I didn´t knew who Michael Kiwanuka was and now I'm obssesed!!!!

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