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

@FXCartel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@tldavidson

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting the songs. :)

@kevblloyd

3 жыл бұрын

You can always count on one hero in the comments.

@fiz3531

3 жыл бұрын

I looked at the first comments and wondered, where is the guy who comments the tracklist for the people? Not all heroes wear capes.

@wildebt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I really wish they would just pin this comment or put similar timestamps in the description... 💚🙏

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

@tldavidson

3 жыл бұрын

Great description. :)

@SupercordsMusic

3 жыл бұрын

@@tldavidson Thanks! It was actually a cold winter's day here in Utah as I was listening to it, and his voice was giving me the warm fuzzies.

@monnagin5040

3 жыл бұрын

like an extra sugar in a warm tea or the sensation of a feather on the skin :)

@Sentientmatter8

3 жыл бұрын

And then tears your heart to shreds.

@kevinhanson6106

3 жыл бұрын

@@monnagin5040 feather on the skin, sensual!

one of the GREATEST MUSICIANS WALKING EARTH.

@tamikoterada1189

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously.

@stevetrivago

3 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@royvanderwens

3 жыл бұрын

I Agree! He is authentic and all about the music. These kinda artists must be preserved and respected!

@darreontolliver3849

3 жыл бұрын

@@royvanderwens Can listen to this Music all day. No skips!

@Fryiez

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

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

@alllscination

3 жыл бұрын

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.^^

@ellenketut3077

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you , definitely checking it out.

@MARYANNE269

3 жыл бұрын

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 😍😍

@RayasNegroOvejas

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@lizbrookes2769

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@Trex100

3 жыл бұрын

Your comment compelled me to get my headphones.

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

I'm one of those dudes. Never heard him before. With many artists, you listen for 10 seconds, but after 10 seconds with this cat, I was like "Uh oooh, I gotta stop and truly listen...."

@adityanemlekar

3 жыл бұрын

First time listener. You ain’t kidding, the first 5 seconds hits like a ton of bricks.

@jyguo2246

3 жыл бұрын

I’m the one of these too. After seconds transfer from iPhone to speaker, what a wonderful!

@CorneiliusLibowitz

3 жыл бұрын

Me too....but then again, there are a ton of excellent artists out there who are unknown to the masses... Molly Tuttle, Rhiannon Giddens and Billy Strings are prime examples....

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

@benjita855

3 жыл бұрын

Spoiler alert! jjaj todavia no llegue ahi, pero esperaba escuchar esta cancion! :)

@msibi

3 жыл бұрын

I like the one he did live in studio, where he takes time to just play his guitar with the band backing. Setting the scene even before he sings one Lyric

@nelsonsmith8287

2 жыл бұрын

I know in my heart, theres been a child an oracle, to wake the stars. Let them talk about you and I. I know in my heart there's a place better. Its within us all search for more. Whispers are my power we need to listen to ourselves. Search no more life brings you gifts to explore. I know in my heart there's more, I know my soul will never forget. I am there for I see, I see there for I know. Silence is a killer when you don't let your soul speak freely. Trust in your self, trust what you believe, believe what you know. I know love has a place for me. Ps this is me free. Thank you for your song

accidentally clicking on this tiny desk concert was the happiest mistake I've made today

Never clicked faster in my life

@biskit5271

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you cleaned your room before coming here👀

@replynotificationsdisabled

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. You earned some likes.

@davidbispo4376

3 жыл бұрын

Idem

@samsonmcharaly8536

3 жыл бұрын

@@biskit5271 sadly no

@samsonmcharaly8536

3 жыл бұрын

@@replynotificationsdisabled thanks friend

This man is slept on so crazy. How many folks sound like this with No production?!

@vVPrototypeVv

2 жыл бұрын

How is he slept on, he's won a lot of awards, had a number 1 album, and has multiple live performances with tens of millions of views

@nolan122

2 жыл бұрын

@Liimbo Not many people in America know about him at all

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 !

@erikkibler3466

5 ай бұрын

There’s probably more people than you think that made that connection.

@truffleb

4 ай бұрын

Great comparison. Both sort of in their own lanes

This is the best thing that happened in a long while

@jellevanbaar5300

3 жыл бұрын

Apart from a mate giving you the KIWANUKA album maybe

@hardclaywetrock7690

3 жыл бұрын

Sir this is FACKS

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.

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

@amiracleone2803

3 жыл бұрын

Check out love and hate. Cold little heart and love and hate are my favs.

"Solid Ground" opens a gate way to another dimension.

Being Ugandan has never felt so good🥺

@Lmirembe

3 жыл бұрын

Glad am not the only Ugandan who loves and appreciates his music

@promisebusulwa6759

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy they finally got a Ugandan artist on here!

@oewccfoewccf7443

3 жыл бұрын

another Ugandan here, great to support one of our own!🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

Greetings my Ugandan brothers and sisters, from Seattle USA.....

@MistryXII

3 жыл бұрын

Happy finding y’all here, peace family🇺🇬

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

@UnHommeSincere

3 жыл бұрын

You should really listen the studio version of the first song he's playing in this video So beautiful

@RayasNegroOvejas

3 жыл бұрын

@ 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!

@paulasommer2922

7 ай бұрын

Have you heard Cold Little Heart yet? You will love that one too!

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

@jhonrydc110

3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss.

@stevetrivago

3 жыл бұрын

@@jhonrydc110 glad I saw this.. ✊🏼 thank you

@fleurant8822

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@elinannestad5320

Жыл бұрын

Steve, that is terrible, I am so sorry. Nothing worse. Warm wishes blowing to you. Peace.

@luanabernardino6540

Жыл бұрын

❣️

I’m Kasule...Kiwanuka Originates from my Country, Thanks for representing Brother...Uganda🇺🇬 “Hero” is my favorite❤️

@RunCircusRun

4 ай бұрын

Mine too!

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

audibly gasped when i saw this in my subscription feed

I went to see his show at Bonnaroo a few years back, and was able to get front row. It was amazing and peaceful to watch him from up close. I met a man wearing a full three piece suit with a cloud/sky pattern with a matching cowboy hat. He was incredibly nice, he shared a joint with me and we talked about what drew us to his music. I never got his name but saw via reddit pages that he had been struck and killed in a car accident returning home from the festival. I like to think of him every time I listen to Michael's music....

@fireyflower6643

3 жыл бұрын

oh god how so SAD! That just shows you how precious and fleeting life can be

The most highly anticipated Tiny Desk session?

@jt9800

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@Melody-my6ov

3 жыл бұрын

yes!

@holyidiotk

3 жыл бұрын

いつもと場所違う？ there is no bookshelves...

@QueenZsWorld

3 жыл бұрын

ever.

@Superdelphinus

3 жыл бұрын

Is there a list somewhere? My most anticipated would be graham coxon doing his acoustic stuff, but I doubt that would happen :(

So this is what the Real npr tiny desk should always be

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.

@farhangg.basiri3150

4 ай бұрын

same here brother your not alone

In my mind, this poem "from Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur, reflects well the overall message Michael conveys to us: what is stronger than the human heart which shatters over and over and still lives

sweet jesus yes. i’ve been praying for this my entire life and now it’s come. i am going to evaporate

@gayleandrus7050

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, beautiful music, thank you!

After I listened to Love & Hate on Big Little Lies, I never looked back. I'm now a proper Kiwanuka stan.

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.

@patmog

2 жыл бұрын

I feel like that's true for a lot of the tiny desks... .Anderson Paak, Joseph, ...

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!!!❤

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.

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.

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

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.....

@petougao

3 жыл бұрын

They must be hating recordings of people sitting is dark rooms.

Tiny Desk Concerts are only possible through donations from our community. This year has been unprecedented but we’ve made sure to keep producing the concerts you love. Show your support with a donation to your local NPR station at n.pr/support-the-tiny-desk

@radicalbooksandactivists

3 жыл бұрын

I'm donating. Soon as I square my credit card.

@thomashamilton826

3 жыл бұрын

I love this but it’s ruined, absolutely ruined by poorly placed ads. Either remove the ads or put them in transition places.

@christopherprior4493

3 жыл бұрын

As Thomas mentioned below, putting ads in the middle of songs doesn't fit with what I thought NPR stood for. I've supported NPR for years and love your Tiny Desks. Would love to continue - but if you are using advertising instead for revenue will look elsewhere for places to enjoy music and give my support.

@michele21auntiem

3 жыл бұрын

I know you have been hit hard. I donated. But i do wish ads could be between songs. But thet are probably controlled by youtube.

@wildebt

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tiny Desk, could you please start putting timestamps for each individual song in the video description, or perhaps in top pinned comment.. I know some kind viewer usually does this in a comment, but it can get lost in the ocean of unpinned comments. So please help💚🙏

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.

@timwatson1657

3 жыл бұрын

dude me too! Imagine stumbling across all those recordings from 97.

@willasbury

3 жыл бұрын

A Toy Story classic

@coral12016

3 жыл бұрын

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.

No Description needed...... Here is a Michael Kiwanuka playing music for the soul

Thank U Tiny Desk for opening up and allowing me to explore my musical palette.

He's an amazing artist, not many musicians can be called that way lately. In his music there is heart, brain and deep roots. I've been waiting for his Tiny Desk Concert for a while, well done NPR.

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

He hit me like that after only strumming 3-4 notes, glad I clicked.....

@Superdelphinus

3 жыл бұрын

Imagine you decide to sing one day and you sound something like that

A close friend past away the other day. These first 2 songs crushed me. Thank you for your words sir!

MK has easily become one of my favorite artists! Brilliant

His sounds is perfect match for a mix with Sade... I got goosebumps

Loved him ever since I heard “rest” in grace & frankie lol.

The first 5 seconds of his COLORS show got me hooked, excited to put this one on replay!

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

same with me....

@Hollyfae

3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I've somehow missed that one. Thanks!

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

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

@theconversationswithmuvend9047

3 жыл бұрын

Khanyiso welcome to the Kiwanukas.

@dxwallace55

3 жыл бұрын

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.....

@Superdelphinus

3 жыл бұрын

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.

the emotions this guy brings with him when performing is insane

one of the bests 'tiny desk concert' that i've heard. NPR Music never dissapoints, ever

@charliesheffield1891

2 жыл бұрын

One of the most emotional story telling voices. Tash sultan on tiny desk is also an interesting one.

One of the purest soul on earth.

He's so freaking talented

Michael, you are a hero. Magical.

Michael Kiwanuka's voice doesn't have to do anything but sing the song exactly how it is to be the best thing you've ever heard - those singers are the best kind🙌

Love this guy

I have not heard of this gentleman. I don't know what made me hit this video, perhaps because I love Tiny Desk Concerts by NPR, but boy am I sure glad I clicked this link. His voice is so amazing, I'm wondering how I haven't heard of him yet?? How could anyone have disliked this video? Even if it isn't your go-to listening style, it's beautiful, well-written music.

God... this man have extremely unique and beautiful style of music.

The best discovery I had this year - alongside Lianne La Havas. Just amazing.

@davidpurba852

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah me too lol

@natgodley

3 жыл бұрын

Feeling guilty that I didn't get into either of them sooner...

@etcapel

3 жыл бұрын

See Naima Joris too!!

@eudanielramos

3 жыл бұрын

@@etcapel gonna check out, thanks!

Love his music 😊❤

lovely.

it is mad that Michael Kiwanuka doesn't get enough recognition, all his albums so far have been incredible

Ive waited for this all my life

So much love for this man

Beautiful

My intuition said to click on this. It never disappoints me.

@bthedonb3013

3 жыл бұрын

Mines too

@thesuncollective1475

3 жыл бұрын

Is it jus me or did you think he was gonna set his guitar on fire Hendrix style b4 the last song...I looked like he was thinking about it lol!

@mariahpapaya5678

3 жыл бұрын

Same 😌

@davidwood3769

3 жыл бұрын

Hello

he speaks like my mate but he sings like my universe

@anice5005

3 жыл бұрын

im writing this down

@divineselfentity

3 жыл бұрын

Awww

absolutely beautiful

What a great way to start Monday! This was a much needed Tiny Desk concert, so thank you!!

One of the best

such a great musician

Finally, it took long enough. Thank you!

I NEEDED THIS TODAY, AND YESTERDAY AND ALL THE DAYS TO COME. THANK YOU.

such a good vibe

His voice is everything ❤️❤️😍😍

Such a beautiful album

His music makes me happy and sad at the same time. It's magical

Beautiful.

LOVED this. I could close my eyes and imagine I’m in a coffee shop being simultaneously moved and stunned.

Michael's music is so beautiful that each song almost brings me to tears

beautiful 😢

just heard it now and loved his voice. very soulful

I'm obsessed with his talent

So beautiful!

He's amazing!

Absolutely beautiful

Nice to wake up to this

Enjoyed the opening song he did for "Big Little Lies". Been listening to his songs 1 or two years before that! They should eliminate the thumbs down option completely: as my grandmother said, " If you can't say something nice......."

@michaelyang3910

3 жыл бұрын

ElderGeek T Romeo thumbs down has a function for certain blatant click bait videos but I agree with you in principle 😉

I love this man

He is so unique and it’s like I have waited to hear these songs

What an incredible performance !

truly one of the best

Just beautiful.

omg yessss finally he is in Tiny Desk.

Food for your soul

Brilliant !!

Браво и спасибо🔥🔥🔥

This guy is amazing

ohhhhhhh, how I have been waiting for this. Thank you!!!

This was the one I was waiting for the longest. Anyway let me breathe, just sang my lungs out .

Absolutely beautiful.

love this acoustic set - fabulous.

i've watched this three times in a row now

I shed a tear in joy at just listening

I love him