Uwade's Debut Album 'Florilegium' Earns Critical Acclaim

Palm Beach music fans know Uwade, an artist who graduated from Columbia University in 2021. Uwade released their debut album, 'Florilegium,' in May 2025.

After graduating, Uwade released 'The Man Who Sees Tomorrow/Lodarore' in 2021, followed by the single 'Do You See The Light Around Me?' in 2022.

'Florilegium,' released by Thirty Tigers, explores memory, family, and personal growth. Its sound draws from influences like Fleet Foxes, Kate Bush, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Media outlets including NPR, Paste Magazine, Huck Magazine, Stereogum, Flood Magazine, BrooklynVegan, and Uproxx featured Uwade, discussing their creative process and the album's inspirations.