Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka has announced his fifth studio album FUDGE, set for release on October 23, 2026, alongside an update that he is recovering from a stroke. The new record is self-produced and follows his 2024 ‘Small Changes’ project, reflecting his continued evolution as a soulful songwriter.
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Tour score
8 signals since Sep 2026.
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- Release, Sep 24
Signs of a return
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1w agoMichael Kiwanuka recupera la «libertad» infantil en ‘Summer Clothes’1w ago · jenesaispop.com · Michael Kiwanuka está a punto de lanzar el disco más significativo de su carrera. ‘FUDGE’ será el primer proy…
New release3w agoMichael Kiwanuka deelt gezondheidsupdate en informatie over nieuw album3w ago · festileaks.com · Michael Kiwanuka bevestigt dat hij de afgelopen tijd afwezig was door een..
New release3w agoMichael Kiwanuka Reveals Stroke Recovery & Announces New Album ‘FUDGE’3w ago · jambase.com · Michael Kiwanuka revealed he suffered a stroke and is undergoing rehabilitation as he announced his new album…
New release3w agoMichael Kiwanuka announces new album ‘FUDGE’ following ill-health3w ago · diymag.com · Kiwanuka’s fifth album has been held back for almost a year following a stroke.
New release3w agoMichael Kiwanuka Serves Up New Album Fudge3w ago · pitchfork.com · The self-produced LP was written “almost concurrently” with 2024’s Small Changes
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About Michael Kiwanuka
Soul-infused singer-songwriter blends folk, rock, and R&B influences, delivering richly textured vocals and introspective lyricism. Known for intimate, emotionally resonant live performances, Kiwanuka has built a reputation for captivating audiences with nuanced arrangements and heartfelt delivery, though he has taken extended breaks between touring cycles. Currently he is focused on recovery after a recent stroke while preparing the forthcoming album FUDGE, scheduled for release on October 23, 2026, with no live dates announced.
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- 2023
- Last show
- 8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michael Kiwanuka touring in 2026?
No tour dates for Michael Kiwanuka are currently announced. Their last show was in 2023. Tour buzz score: 50/100 (Warming Up).
Are there tour rumors for Michael Kiwanuka?
Michael Kiwanuka has announced his fifth studio album FUDGE, set for release on October 23, 2026, alongside an update that he is recovering from a stroke. The new record is self-produced and follows his 2024 ‘Small Changes’ project, reflecting his continued evolution as a soul...
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