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Michael Kiwanuka performs ‘Solid Ground’ at V&A Museum
His third album ‘KIWANUKA’ is shortlisted for this year’s Hyundai Mercury Prize.
With his third album ‘KIWANUKA’ shortlisted for the Hyundai Mercury Prize - which is announced this week! - Michael Kiwanuka is sharing a new session recording of ‘Solid Ground’ recorded at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum.
Directed by Raja Virdi, the new performance sees Michael joined by a string quartet, and Markeidric Walker’s portrait of Michael for the album artwork also now finds a temporary space within the iconic V&A collection.
Revisit our review of ‘KIWANUKA’ and our brief look into the record now.
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