If you mixed Otis Redding with Bill Withers and added a dash of Van Morrison, you’d get a taste of what British soul-folk maestro Michael Kiwanuka brings to the table. Or you could watch him obliterate this performance on Conan earlier this month.
On “Black Man In A White World,” Kiwanuka and his band use handclaps, slick and slinky stings, and bongos to deliver a dynamic performance of the soul singer’s lead single off the upcoming Love & Hate, which drops June 3rd.
It’s a must-see performance for soul/blues/funk fans.
Check it out below, and underneath that, a fave from Kiwanuka’s debut album, Home Again.
Michael Kiwanuka “Black Man In A White World” 04/07/16
Michael Kiwanuka performs a track from his forthcoming album “Love & Hate.” More CONAN @ http://teamcoco.com/video Team Coco is the official YouTube channel of late night host Conan O’Brien, CONAN on TBS & TeamCoco.com.
“I’m Getting Ready”
Michael Kiwanuka – I’m Getting Ready
Buy Now! http://smarturl.it/mkhomeagainalbum Music video by Michael Kiwanuka performing I’m Getting Ready. (C) 2011 Polydor Ltd. (UK)