YMM Ambassador Michael Kiwanuka wins coveted Hyundai Mercury Music Prize
The 2020 Mercury prize for the year’s best British album has gone to Michael Kiwanuka for his self-titled album, Kiwanuka.
“I’m over the moon, so so excited,” he said on receiving the prize. “This [prize] is for art, for music, for albums – it’s the only thing I’ve ever wanted to do, so to win a Mercury is a dream come true… It’s blown my mind.”
Kiwanuka joined YMM as an ambassador in 2017 and has led a songwriting workshop for YMM and Camden Music Hub students, as well as working with our Rock n Pop bands.
"We're incredibly happy for Mike - it's the recognition he deserves," said School Director, Becky McChrystal. "We're really excited to be planning our next project with him and look forward to congratulating him in person."
Listen to Michael Kiwanuka's award-winning album HERE.
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