"The BBC recently named him the most important newcomer of the year in its ""Sound Of 2012"" ranking, the Brit Awards jury nominated him in the ""Critic's Choice"" category and Spiegel Online also presented him in its 2012 pop forecast as one of the acts that will cause a stir this year

Michael Kiwanuka is undoubtedly one of the biggest musical hopes of 2012. In the international press, the young Londoner with Ugandan roots is described as ""uniquely brilliant"" (Sunday Times) and ""genuine star"" (Mojo), ""one of the most powerful soulful voices to emerge in years"" wrote Dazed & Confused, and there have already been celebrated gigs and declarations of love in the USA as well. After sold-out solo shows in the UK and grandiose appearances in Germany in the support of Adele and Laura Marling, the 23-year-old is now also treated as an absolute insider tip in this country."