Uwade | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Origin | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Genres | Indie folk |
| Years active | 2021-present |
| Label | Thirty Tigers |
| Website | https://www.uwade.com/ |
Uwade Akhere, known mononymously as Uwade, is a Nigerian-American indie folk musician from Charlotte, North Carolina.1
History
Uwade attended Columbia University, graduating in 2021.2 Uwade released their first release the same year, titled The Man Who Sees Tomorrow/Lodarore.2 In 2022, Uwade released a new song titled "Do You See The Light Around Me?"2 In 2025, Uwade released their debut album, Florilegium, on Thirty Tigers.3456 Uwade cited Fleet Foxes, Kate Bush, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe as influences for the album.78
Discography
Studio albums
- Florilegium (2025, Thirty Tigers)
References
References
- Teel, Eric (20 April 2025). "Charlotte singer-songwriter Uwade releases her debut album 'Florilegium'". WFAE. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- DeVille, Chris (19 January 2022). "Uwade – "Do You See The Light Around Me?"". Stereogum. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Rascoe, Ayesha (4 May 2025). ".Uwade discusses 'Florilegium,' an album about memory, family, and growing into yourself". NPR. NPR. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Abercrombie, Olivia. "Uwade Blossoms Brilliantly on Florilegium". Paste. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Muk, Isaac (22 April 2025). "Uwade: "I was determined to transcend popular opinion"". Huck. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Lesuer, Mike. "Uwade Walks Us Through Her Debut Bouquet of Songs Florilegium". Flood Magazine. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Sacher, Andrew. "Uwade on how Fleet Foxes, Kate Bush, Sister Rosetta Tharpe & others inspired her debut LP". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 9 May 2025.
- Rossignol, Derrick (23 April 2025). "Indie Mixtape 20: Uwade Is Ready For Launch With 'Florilegium'". Uproxx. Retrieved 9 May 2025.