Michael Kiwanuka - Always Waiting Apr 2026

Released as a centerpiece of his Mercury Prize-nominated debut album Home Again (2012), "Always Waiting" remains one of the most defining examples of Michael Kiwanuka’s "acoustic, folk-soul" sound. The track serves as a bridge between the raw, vulnerable storytelling of folk and the rhythmic, spiritual depth of 1960s and 70s soul. A Sound Rooted in Heritage and Humility

Michael Kiwanuka – Always Waiting (2012) | Track profile | Dork MICHAEL KIWANUKA - Always Waiting

The Patient Soul of Michael Kiwanuka: A Deep Dive into "Always Waiting" Released as a centerpiece of his Mercury Prize-nominated

The song reflects his early influences, blending the stripped-back honesty of Bill Withers with the melodic warmth of Otis Redding and Cat Stevens. Lyrical Themes: Longing and Persistence MICHAEL KIWANUKA - Always Waiting