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Gallery: Michael Kiwanuka in the studio

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By Matthew Parker published 3 October 2011

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Michael playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio

Michael playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Michael playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio (again)

Michael playing a Gibson Les Paul Studio (again)

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Songbook, leads and spanner

Songbook, leads and spanner

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Michael writing chords

Michael writing chords

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Bring on the trumpets...

Bring on the trumpets...

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Michael in the studio

Michael in the studio

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions. Then check out the new video for ‘I’m Getting Ready’ to hear the man in action.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other inspirational scenes.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Producer Paul Butler (The Bees) at the desk

Producer Paul Butler (The Bees) at the desk

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Fender Jazz Bass

Fender Jazz Bass

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 9 of 19
Double bass

Double bass

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 10 of 19
Organs and keyboards

Organs and keyboards

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 11 of 19
Vintage synths

Vintage synths

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 12 of 19
EQ, Limiter and Tape Delay in the rack

EQ, Limiter and Tape Delay in the rack

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Watkins Copicat Tape Echo

Watkins Copicat Tape Echo

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other scenes from the sessions.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 14 of 19
Obligatory Soul Camel

Obligatory Soul Camel

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other inspirational scenes.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Page 15 of 19
Jon McMullen fine tuning

Jon McMullen fine tuning

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other inspirational scenes.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Taking a break

Taking a break

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other inspirational scenes.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Michael with his Martin acoustic

Michael with his Martin acoustic

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Click-through for images of some tasty vintage gear, candid recording shots and other inspirational scenes.

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Michael's Martin close-up

Michael's Martin close-up

Michael Kiwanuka, a songwriter occupying the sunny territory between Otis Redding and Nick Drake, is interviewed in Total Guitar issue 220 (on sale 3 October to 30 October).

TG is very pleased to bring you this exclusive gallery of candid shots captured during the recording sessions of his forthcoming debut album at Paul Butler’s studio in Ventnor, Isle Of Wight.

Michael Kiwanuka 'I'm Getting Ready' video

Michael Kiwanuka 2011 UK tour dates

25 October – Yardbird Jazz Café, Birmingham
26 October – Deaf Institute, Manchester
27 October – Brel, Glasgow
29 October – Stiff Kitten, Belfast
30 October – The Grand Social, Dublin
9 November – Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
10 November – Hi-Fi, Leeds
24 November– The Hope, Brighton

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Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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