I came across Michael Kiwanuka, by reading about this year's Little Noise Sessions. Little Noise sessions is a row of acoustic performances made by many different artists. This year's artists that contributed to the 6th Little Noise Sessions, were among others Coldplay, Ben Howard and Michael Kiwanuka.
With the 3 Eps and the upcoming album Home Again, I think that Kiwanuka has just started. He grew up in London, and by listening to his music you can distinguish that brittish light indie acoustic sound (or even a slight Bob Dylan feeling?) . But, on the same time he manages to mix it all with soft and smooth soul, influences. He reminds me of a melow Jack Johnson, a younger Bill Withers, or even a Johny Legend, but since I believe that he is influenced by the "elder"ones, he should remind me of all the great soul/ blues singers from the 60s...Perhaps, Percy Sledge or Otis Redding.
You can read more about him on this youtube post's description, and check out his site here.
Enjoy,
Captain.
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