Alicia Keys: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@FranciscoSanchez-kn7tk]

Check out my songs.

[@MorganOde]

Superb show. Alicia and the band are simply amazing and phenomenal!

[@grokuBudz]

What a small desk to hold such a big heart behind.❤

[@valeriemiles-tribble9406]

AWW! Just seeing this 3/24 opportunity on 11/4 as Alicia Keys and Tiny Desk popped up . . . Hope you offer this wonderful opportunity again! Thanks so much

[@Gelz-p8r]

💜🎹💜🎹💜💜🔥🔥my birthday is tomorrow would be a great present 🎁

[@barbara-holley]

The control in her voice, the piano playing, her backup vocalist selection....ART

[@inkasaraswati7625]

Agreed, Alicia's voice is as angelic as ever but I can't describe how warming the backing vocals feel. Together they're magical.

[@wildebt]

Weird to think that Britney, Beyonce, and other sell-out wannabes, were in the same musical cohort at one point. I agree, there is some legit artistry here. I always thought Alicia Keys' songs had staying power..

[@tshegofatsomakwena1714]

Art indeed

[@seanmarron5021]

that acoustic guitar POPS off, props to him as well

[@ThePhenakistoscope]

bv's on point

[@ichbindoofhihi1]

1:45 Show me love 8:52 Gramercy Park 14:18 Underdog 20:40 Fallin If you want to thank me, just tell your parents you love them. You never know when its too late.

[@samvosman8079]

Amen

[@zakesmsimang3767]

God bless you 🥺

[@GiGaby10]

siempre hay un copado que se toma la molestia de contribuir con la ansiedad de todos aquellos que necesitamos saber el momento exacto en que comienza cada puta canción. gracias por tanto.

[@wakeupitskelsey]

🥺

[@sayurialmeida4992]

You’re amazing!

[@user-lk3gn4dn9o]

This woman is a conductor. She holds so much control over her set and her audience, it's really quite impressive. She does it in such a soft but professional way that you can't but help fall in love with this performance.

[@Uzbechkacannn888]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@andreagv3]

I mean, the incredible charisma this woman has... Other artists just come and sing. She managed to get every person involved from the first to the last second, getting them to sing along, voting for songs, conversations... Amazing ability to make people feel comfortable and positive around her... projecting love, humour, positivity, friendship. But she's also badass and has got the "street vibe" Of course, her incredible voice and musicianship. But that kind of goes without saying...

[@pattheticc]

Backing couple totally stole my heart. Especially when they sang Fallin'

[@chetan19891]

indeed.. super backing vocals!!

[@JaydenLamparero]

True!

[@tomread5164]

Great set overall one of my favourites top 5

[@treasured530]

Love them

[@nprmusic]

That's RAII and Whitney -- check them out on socials. They're great!

[@andredossantos414]

you cant fake this level of authenticity of humbleness

[@ethanwebb6122]

Sure can.

[@andredossantos414]

@@ethanwebb6122 psychopaths and sociopaths perhaps 🤔

[@tonysmith4702]

@@ethanwebb6122 really? Like really you heard this and went full troll?

[@TheFreeBro]

Sure you can

[@TheFreeBro]

Celebrities can often pretend to be humble for the sake of clout

[@zayg6626]

Alicia is one of the most swaggy women in existence. Everything about her is a vibe.

[@mikayocc]

Truly! This fed my soul. Thank you NPR, Alicia, background vocalists, + musicians!

[@julioivanreyeschong5242]

Word 👌🏼

[@ruebenmalone3362]

I was thinking the same thing! The epitome of swagger and class.

[@thatblackkkid8471]

No doubt

[@hopetrnr0]

Yup! And J Lo

[@karl-loictientcheu2498]

I came to the comment section for the backing couple.... they sound like thousands of singers you can't see but hear. They are truly amazing!

[@oliviermuller9606]

you must looking in "MYTARATATA concert in france" it's pretty cool .

[@antoinep9733]

If there’s some kind of online Grammy awards, the Tiny Desk sound engineers need to win it. Outstanding as always.

[@NBSV1]

For sure. There’s been artists and songs I’ve heard on here then looked up the album and been disappointed when the album track isn’t as good.

[@peteshap1]

im an audio engineer. Not to knock the aa working for Tiny Desk but there's not much going on here. good instruments, good musicians, good mics. some solid mixing. It must be an absolute pleasure to work as a tech in that room.

[@catinheels88]

I don't have a clue how sound engineers work but even when Alicia dances and faces further away from the mic, there isn't that much difference in the volume of her singing. Not sure if that was a technical skill...

[@peteshap1]

@@catinheels88 she's in front of a small diaphragm directional mic but the room is small and well mic'd so adjacent mics strongly pick up her voice. It's a very natural recording. It's beautifully done.

[@catinheels88]

@@peteshap1 Thank you for explaining! :)

[@zeek8623]

Alicia Keys is literally holding the torch. She radiates positivity, humility and kindness. She is more than just an artist. This tiny desk concert is top tier.

[@SihleBambihle]

Top! Tier!

[@staygold902]

Definitely top tier musician right there!

[@analiseferguson3191]

yes! perfectly said.

[@justaname2422]

She's a treasure to humanity.

[@jefflangenberg2411]

@@SihleBambihle TOP👏TIER👏

[@smokeytaboo1756]

She seemed so present, like there was absolutely nowhere she'd rather be, enjoying every single moment with the people there. She has such a beautiful gracious energy

[@TammyGsings]

She’s always so present. That’s why she’s so special

[@soniadownie8749]

A gracious, humble performer who not only in touch with her audience but also herself. If she's off screen as wonderful as she is performing then she's an angel xx

[@smokeytaboo1756]

@@soniadownie8749 Well said! I started following her on Instagram and every time I see a post by her I find myself saying out loud "She's such an angel"

[@XXClodaghBXX]

♥️♥️♥️

[@SerenityDreaming]

Man, I hope somebody says this about me someday.

[@rnbsoulrhyhtm]

AAlicia is such a cool woman. Watching her makes me so calm. She's one of the most swaggy women in existence, and everything about her is a vibe. The control in her voice, the piano playing, her backup vocalist selection... it's pure ART. Her performances are a masterclass in music and style, making every moment she’s on stage unforgettable

[@joseluisespinosa3997]

New York ? Falto

[@sectorseven07]

I'm confused. The comment directly below your says "Alicia is one of the most swaggy women in existence. Everything about her is a vibe." from four years ago. Is that a commonly used sentence or are yall bots lol

[@DarrenWilsonOne]

@@sectorseven07 Looks like they took a bunch of other comments and strung them together, LOL.

[@sippinonjinandnamjoos4859]

Alicia is such a smooth talker. She could be reading a grocery list and I'll still be moved to tears.

[@thammy_ndlovu]

Sippin on Jin and Namjoos on god 😩

[@sbhatti534]

I've listened to her songs before but I don't think I've heard her talk like this. That's one of the nice things about these Tiny Desk concerts, you get to hear the musicians chat about stuff. She has a sweet voice and I love her New York accent. :)

[@graciatakashita6133]

@@sbhatti534 its actually she has one session in Paris where shes vibin like this too

[@olivierbolton8683]

hahahahaha!

[@PauloCorreiaKidjy]

that made me laugh so hard! but I can relate xD

[@mickeydemas]

the joy in that couples face as they sing backup beautifully. man. they're at peace.

[@MbuleloMacLoudKatise]

Mickey Demas their energy is beautiful and so are their voices

[@nasyanaulicesarea4231]

Yes you should watch thei videoss check their channel raii & whitney they’re amazing

[@krown1188]

@@nasyanaulicesarea4231 what is their channel name? I've been looking through the comments to see if anyone knows lol

[@TheOnlyIncognito]

not in peace, they are just in a moment where music takes you someplace else

[@LeoLopesLL]

1:38 Show me Love 8:57 Gramercy Park 14:20 Underdog 19:10 Alicia Introduceds the band 20:40 Fallin'

[@hukama6911]

npr should pin timestamp comment

[@PentameronSV]

@@hukama6911 Agreed.

[@jeromebouchot3437]

Thanks Léo !!!! 👏👏🥂🥂

[@ninadelaflores]

Straight up skipped to 20:40

[@contra998]

Up up up up

[@vivianavila]

The backup singer are just PERFECTION AW-MAZING

[@coko420]

Alicia keys is everything…but really, can we just take a second to appreciate the sound engineers for tiny desk. Every session, with every artist, the sound is always on point.

[@katherineogorman2019]

YESSSSS

[@compucat]

Tiny Desk's sound is iconic. It's a combination of good engineering, unique techniques that straddle the line between live sound and film/location sound, and performances inspired by the environment. It really has carved out its own lovely niche.

[@troymosher4877]

Agreed. I was just thinking how good it sounded. No foggy, no shrill. Great sound.

[@gregorylamb9651]

It really is an unmatched sound. Magical.

[@laurendonahue3817]

I've been watching tiny desk for years and I'm always impressed the way it's presented

[@callousconflict]

She’s probably tired of singing falling but with her band it was sooo fresh lol

[@carlospraia1242]

amazing stuff ey

[@swyxTV]

she looked like she enjoyed it tho, she knows we love it

[@Nessanat]

Hmm i dont think so because its her song and whenever she sings she does it with love and her soul so it’s always an opportunity of expression. At least that’s how I see it as a musician

[@Tubethevibe]

@@swyxTV For sure. You can really see how much she still loves to perform and it is so awesome to see.

[@rocknroller1986]

1:39 Show me Love 8:53 Gramercy Park 14:20 Underdog 20:38 Fallin'

[@PentameronSV]

I'm late again, but thanks!

[@skullbeats758]

👊👊👊👊

[@annamurski4969]

The vocals have such a elevating sound when people are vibing and smiling together. Love how Alicia included everyone in the room. Queen!

[@tre4440]

The background singers did NOT have to devour this like that. Wow, EVERY single musician in this performance did what needed to be done.

[@mariellenking2365]

Na, I love that she encuorages her background volcalists to shine. One more thing to love about her.

[@l.d.t.6327]

Love the background singers. The chemistry. The joy.

[@mrpink3998]

The man and the woman are husband and wife! Go figure!

[@user-kt9nc1hz7r]

@@mrpink3998 Oh gosh!!So cute

[@Hi98765]

@@mrpink3998 aw! the way they look at eachother this makes so much sense! they're so psyched to be there you can just tell how much they love the music and each other and Alecia!

[@deanajeff63]

Yes they killing it!

[@pierou05]

same here want some friends with this smile ;)

[@lauracollins2894]

Wowzers that Gremercy Park .... oooof! Packs a punch (gently and beautifully of course) love love love

[@livedeliciously]

I've always seen Tiny Desk as a proving ground for artists, established or not. The venue is so raw that there's no way to hide any weaknesses in your craft. I've always known Alicia Keys to be insanely talented, but this performance just reinforces that belief.

[@bricei.5235]

There are even some artists who expose their talent more than ever here in Tiny Desk. Like Tyler The Creator for instance. You realize he should always do it with just a drumer, two chorists, a jazz pianist and a double bass.

[@bricei.5235]

Well, maybe the performance is due to the surrounding musicians too.

[@jrose1999]

Yeah there's no way to hide I on this stage lol

[@LivingforaLiving]

Yo at 24:54 when the backup singers look at each other while singing "I"ve never loved someone the way that I love you" is unbeatable

[@jonathandudley6250]

Imagine being in an experience with LITERALLY one other person and you both recognize it at the same time and are able to share the moment. Knowing that this is one of the best days of both there lives and living it. No video, no background. Just them and the moment. Special to catch on video

[@dontcallmebaby]

Literally was just gonna say that! Beautiful beautiful beautiful

[@Elaram.]

The bright their eyes are when they look at eachother! Moments like those make me so happy!

[@ganjarulez009]

Exactly my thoughts. Those are the moments we live for

[@isabellefranca8591]

Yes. I'm crying a river 'cause of this glance.

[@ixfive_]

2024 and i still am obsessed with this video

[@luanevitoria5509]

Me too

[@brainwhatwasher]

those backing vocals are having the time of their lives, the pure joy on their faces..

[@lucasd3645]

When they look ay each other while singing Fallin' , It sooooo beautiful

[@DiegoChang]

Any musician being around Alicia would have pure joy in their face and heart, this woman is a genius.

[@ryepascual6054]

That kushikushi

[@RAIIandWhitney]

We definitely had fun!

[@pchiare]

​@@RAIIandWhitney Thank you so much!

[@Lana-S]

She is not making it about her but making it about the music and everybody around. Her energy is something else. We need more energy like that in the world.

[@timcolorplay2543]

Lets not forget the sound tech who mixed this.. thats world class audio here.

[@privateristo4051]

True that. And it's sad that most people didn't noticed it and appreciate them.

[@5kymf]

Strikes me every time I tune into NPR Music. Kudos!

[@RiverRoots]

poor guy needs one more xlr cable/extra channel tho.... why she having to change cables?

[@davidmudra4492]

yeah mate! my b&w speakers like it too :) crystal sound!

[@hungryheart69]

outstanding audio setup !!!!

[@dariopaolini5156]

Alicia I'll never forget your concert in Brisbane, Australia in 2004! It was a small venue so it was so intimate and I was in the front row! You and your band were incredible! The thing that will always stay with me is after the show, I came to a meet and greet and when we were lining up for a photo one of the other fans pushed his way to be closer to you and I was kinda shoved to the side. You stopped everything and brought me right back to be next to you. Such a beautiful gesture and such an incredible moment ❤

[@DJSnorlax64]

Her background singers ATE those vocals, runs, and riffs. 😳😳😳

[@RAIIandWhitney]

Thank you so much!

[@martythenoob2117]

@@RAIIandWhitney you’re both incredible

[@RAIIandWhitney]

@@martythenoob2117 thank you!!

[@amethystwolf24572]

All I can think about is how happy her band and singers look.

[@Garcelle1987]

Lady Beldaran I think they have been singing with her for a decade plus. That’s probably her homies

[@ServerAdd]

Its beautiful to see that.

[@kirkeedel]

So so true, this set warmed my heart, so beautiful, especially that smile of the male background singer :))

[@RAIIandWhitney]

We really had a great time performing for the session!

[@ryanspeed4671]

I'm sure treats them well 😊..

[@Dan-ue7gy]

Keep coming back to this one. Alicia is an outstanding and talented artist. The vibe you get from watching this is off the scale. I love the way the rest of her band seem so passionate and are loving life. It’s a joy to watch. Nothing but talent in that room.

[@kuunami]

Her charisma is off the charts.

[@ArdentK9]

So much talent and class, so much wow

[@mikefoote404]

I hope this is someones first time hearing 'fallin'. Such a gift.

[@solferreira3463]

It was my first time, and now I have it on repeat :D It's stunning!

[@andyn5379]

It’s incredible...I heard it when it first came out in 2000 or 2001. Imagining this performance is someone‘s first time is amazing. I love music

[@SaraMakeupCH]

Wow it was an amazing version, goosebumps all over me !

[@justonedoor]

was my first time hearing it. chills.

[@jakeevans2524]

It was my first time. I got goosebumps

[@wiu.a]

the background singers, as a couple, looking at each other while singin "loving you" at 24:54 is PRINCELESSS

[@Uzbechkacannn888]

Обалденные бэк-вокалисты❤

[@Daisy-di9mn]

They are actually a married couple so their connection while singing makes sense! This tiny desk was awesome 😊

[@squirrelbutler2119]

We all felt that, I think, that this was Princeless, as Prince had died a few years before. It was, indeed, Princeless

[@stevenj442]

The part where they're humming feels like a hug affirming/validating someone but with compassion. understanding, patience, and saying "it's okay". We're human. Some a little more but you know. But, just be forward.

[@vinayuckk]

Alicia is such a cool woman. It makes me so calm just watching her

[@raszottel7740]

She should be president!

[@carkod]

One of the few artists who can play while talking

[@cierradavis4534]

She got that good energy

[@user-sj2vn1jq4c]

She does a lot of kundalini 🔥🔥🔥

[@erickramer6108]

@Mr Haney what end is the harmonica attached to? i asked but i think i already knew. i think we all already knew. i'm going to stare into the middle distance and shudder for 50 minutes now.

[@mattclayton2889]

Fallin might be the single most electric live performance I’ve ever heard MY GOD

[@djceddy6945]

Its the best out of the best in our lives :) I am busy listening to Alicia plugin I just won this weekend with shm. The piano is so beautiful plus Alicia voice and character is so unique! Blows up your mind lol ha ha ha🥰

[@frankjrpagmanua650]

Mad props to her background singers singing like a full on choir. Blew me away.

[@nathi.m232]

Till today, this is my fav tiny desk performance!!!

[@oneilgerald]

Fun fact: the background vocalists (RAII and Whitney) are married. That energy at 24:53 was just electric!

[@sakitrain7766]

aawww... thanks for the info. They're adorable.

[@filob.y.s.]

Connection maan ❤

[@luckystarpiano]

That’s what they mean “when it’s right,right!!!”

[@thomasDiamond8]

have you seen the video? she introduced them 19:15

[@Sitting_room]

Can we all just appreciate how good that little audience sounds when they sing back to Alicia at 1:50 .... cuz that was heavenly.

[@randomhero456]

Right?!

[@Intencionalmente_17]

Omg that sounds like a choir 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jamaelmedlock4340]

The way the background singer couple looks and sings to each other at 24:54 like they forgot they were at a performance is EVERYTHING!!

[@muditafeeler8271]

+

[@Jadamay27]

💕💕💕

[@juanmarcelocandia]

SET LIST: 1:40 "Show Me Love" 8:55 "Gramercy Park" 14:19 "Underdog" 20:39 "Fallin’" MUSICIANS: Alicia Keys: vocals, piano singer🗣🎹 RAII & Whitney: vocals 🗣 Ant Parrish: bass 🎸 Curt Chambers: guitar 🎸 Mike Reid: drums 🥁 Omar Edwards: keys 🎹 😉❤‍🔥 🤟

[@dude4173]

Never knew Alicia Keys was so in tune with herself. Not only did she create a successful musical career for herself, but she took the time to get in touch with herself and better understand her emotions. It’s inspiring

[@thebassjasper]

I feel the same thing looking/listening to her and the band :)

[@quiettimegaming3642]

Where have you been? there literally has never been a time in her career where she wasn't "in touch with herself". Even back on Songs in A minor, when she was 17. But I guess it's good to know you finally recognized what been there for 2 decades/

[@JPGOTTBERG]

@@quiettimegaming3642 Quiet down quiet time

[@untothewhirlwind4666]

You didn't know her! I always knew.

[@jessicasteiner2720]

It’s the way she aint even tryin that really does it for me. Her effortless, contagious vibes filled with top shelf positivity is undeniable.

[@Kaelahsb]

J D why watch the video then 🤔

[@febrinannisa1425]

THE BACKING VOCALISTS!!!! THEY OUT OF DIS WORLD!!! such an amazing couple and their chemistry with alicia’s vocal 💯 just wow

[@RAIIandWhitney]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏾

[@VeryNazStuff]

@@RAIIandWhitney you guys were outstanding!!

[@febrinannisa1425]

RAII & Whitney It’s natural to acknowledge both of your talent!!! i can tell you both really love music just by listening!! ❤️✨ lots of love from Indonesia 🇮🇩

[@benzibox00]

RAII & Whitney wow, just wow! Just followed you guys!

[@Silvana716]

@@RAIIandWhitney I am absolutely in awe and stunned by your voices.

[@toriturner8104]

This is still my fav tiny desk concert. Holy smokes! Ms. keys and your band, they take me on a trip and leave me happier at the end.

[@puyakhalili]

Alicia is just so incredible! her energy is like a warm fire that everyone can circle around and get warm and get feel good. Thank you Alicia

[@1keinic1]

Puya Khalili I wish I could put a thousand likes on that comment.

[@gwen7406]

Perfect description🤗🔥🤗

[@Alice-im3sq]

I guess we could say This girl is on fireeeeeeee

[@King-Arctic]

Alice I was going to comment that! Hahaha 😂 great minds think alike

[@MrCorivatt]

☀️🌟

[@terrancedukes8357]

She is so talented. To be playing the piano and not even thinking about it and holding a full conversation with meaning is amazing to me.

[@JamesEis]

Yes, as well as being beautiful and ageless and a great singing and songwriting talent, she’s a REAL pianist. I mean, she could play concertos! The great Nina Simone comes to mind.

[@ariels.claudino7045]

Songs: Show me Love 1:39 Gramercy Park 8:52 Underdog 14:19 Fallin 20:39

[@alastorcorvus]

nice try, but the Description already covered it

[@alecccat]

@@alastorcorvus not with the time stamps though

[@sebastianpozziazzaro3576]

This is a masterclass on being an honest artist on stage.

[@bryansimpson9858]

So REAL...the world needs more artists like this. She’s one in a billion.

[@spazman2k]

1 in 7billion

[@carsonbarnes1834]

@@spazman2k true true; there aren't 7 alicia keys. or 7.574 alicia keys lol

[@MarkEsquivel1229]

so there are 7.5 people just like her?

[@sidolanters1394]

she's not just a true artist, but a true entertainer as well. and she's SO sincere and sympathetic. love it!

[@WITNESSTHEFAME]

Sanía Iman on Spotify is one new artist like this!

[@norahhendriks5202]

Alicia Keys on Tiny Desk feels SO natural, because she makes all her performances an intimate experience between her and the audience

[@jagodaolejarz6118]

Norah Hendriks True! 🙌🏼

[@cabsavbeats9149]

I'm a 25 year old white male who just realized Alicia Keys is my role model. Just radiating calm, positive vibes, seemingly without even trying. That's a person who knows it feels good to be nice and is setting the example for everyone else who is willing to watch.

[@finze1]

Ditto.

[@brooke1639]

You need to get out more.

[@michawong5361]

When the backup singers sing, "I've never loved someone the way that I loved you." gazing into each others eyes with such love-energy, it almost made me cry.

[@mznaturallyfit]

Reading this almost made me cry😂

[@camarrab.7659]

I’m with you

[@reno-san87]

They're married lol they better be 😂

[@EagerForestTrees-ib7fm]

You rainbow people are too sensetive

[@martinsmuthony3768]

I can’t even imagine how they love each other 🥺🥺😍

[@jagodaolejarz6118]

Alicia is an incredible artist but can we have a moment for these amazing backing vocals and genius musicians. They are so good. Thank God for music and these amazing people.

[@benilsonrui5950]

2 👏🏾👏🏾

[@ceaseoccupation]

totally amazing musicians Im loving the back up!!! so melodic'

[@pamulahwilliams1744]

Facts On The Vocals!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

[@Markross876]

Let’s take a moment of silence

[@mosaletswalo7764]

The authenticity portrayed by this women, is the reason I'm here.

[@efrainhernandez645]

Everytime i hear "falling" it puts me in such a good place ESP. when it comes to that awesome voice if hers & those spectacular lyrics!!😊👍

[@gosur6860]

The moment at 25:56 is insane- all members of the band looking to Alicia on what to do next because everything after 25:10 (when Alicia tells her band to "break it down") is pretty much improv'd. Then she plays what I believe to be diminished chords and her bassist and drummer are all on page just like that. It's crazy how in sync they are with each other, you can only build that after years and years of playing together. Even Alicia gets excited in the moment, you love to see these type of things in live music

[@percaelumvolo]

Thanks for bringing those moments to my attention. I went back and replayed those last couple minutes but they just flew by. Magic!

[@Dairkun]

Agreed. The crowd disappeared for them in those moments there.

[@thexplode7]

Any good band can follow their singer

[@shredtheorysnow]

Incredible. Not to argue with you, but if anything solidify what you are saying about how in the zone they are. They may have "broken it down" more than once

[@roguelife6205]

everyone agreeing does not know music.... to break it down is to go back to the basic fundamentals of the song which THEY KNEW EXACTLY what it was and immediately went to it so she could call on the fans to recite the obvious lyrics. Breaking IT down is NOT a Breakdown. Break it down ~ a part in the song where the melodic instruments stop playing and the drums remain (maybe with a repeated vocal over top or just the drums and bass grooving.)

[@israelstarrmusic]

Alicia is 39 years old going on 21! God blessed her with literally everything awesome!

[@SekRanger]

She's great. What's great about her performance are these: At the beginning, She built the vibe for her audience, she set the mood for her team. Now everyone is in the same environment. Then her team is on the right mood: Happy. Then they began to sing from the happiness. What a great artist.

[@Delios90]

Underdog got me through 16 months of rehab, where I had to re-learn how to walk. Thank you Alicia for this song

[@mac_to_jpg]

SET LIST 00:00 Intro 1:44 Show Me Love 8:52 Gramercy Park 14:17 Underdog 20:38 Fallin'

[@JuanPablo-vw7ko]

Did u understand what she said in the intro?

[@sheenawiley7510]

@@JuanPablo-vw7ko fu

[@tonetoner8789]

Thankyou

[@topaznnani4003]

@@JuanPablo-vw7ko yes

[@thomaspappas3585]

Thank you, I used this so much already

[@chrissanderson5850]

Alicia Keys is one of the few artists I know of who sound better live than on her studio albums. Don’t get me wrong, her studio stuff is still great, but her live performances really touch the heart. Thanks Alicia!

[@paulinegrace8077]

exactly!!! you could really feel her passion for music on live. reallly is a touching and chillsss moments when i hear her sing live haha

[@mrpink3998]

It's the time an artist can put their real love and touch on it and not interrupted by some big company telling them how it will sell. This sent chills down my spine

[@halofan5430]

100 bro

[@JH-no6eu]

Watching this reminds me of how I'm just not treating people right. The smiles on this woman's band just show me I have a lot to learn. What a queen.

[@jacobjones966]

Reading this shows me you are a good person and think about your actions that’s good

[@Nicol.G.]

You are blessed I think that you have already done the most important part of the job ❤

[@megwagodson7073]

Being able to acknowledge your wrong doing is a virtue, you're a good soul. I love your swag, kudos to you

[@yacobz]

It's all good queen I want to did

[@henry_b1230]

I love this comment. Measuring your own success by the happiness of people around you.

[@phillipcherry4384]

Everytime she amazes me with that voice! Seems like a truly beautiful person with a beautiful soul and a gift we are blessed to have shared with us.

[@Manifinesser_7]

I kept looking at the background singers like “they have a vibe” and I feel like they are great friends as well as husband and wife 🖤

[@rayaee]

@e fred its a symbol for black love

[@olazurike]

my serotonin levels have skyrocketed WOW

[@amandalouise_]

seriously LOL

[@julioivanreyeschong5242]

I love the way she says love. Her talking voice is sucha vibe.

[@KCNwokoye]

Alicia is an excellent performer of the highest excellence.

[@katanaevans5412]

this is one of the most beautiful tiny desk concerts in existence

[@goldfishonthefloor44]

I love Tiny Desk concerts

[@VTSander]

*Mac enters chat*

[@NineteenEighty8]

Mac was wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better. Alicia kind of sounded off.

[@RAIIandWhitney]

Thank you! We're grateful that enjoyed it!

[@ldicke5238]

On everything it truly is.

[@KnownAsTony]

We need Alicia back on tiny desk 4 more times.

[@mfkanger]

YES, more jams to be had. "Mr. Man" would be so gotdamn fresh

[@anajudith7377]

She is not a simple singer, she is a great performer. The way she creates a complete flow between the songs and handles the energy of the room, is just amazing. Best tiny desk for me, for sure.

[@michaelfinckh1074]

Absolutley right SHE IS A GREAT PERFORMRER WITH CARISMA! Michael Heidelberg Gernany

[@andi0514]

Chronixx

[@astridvisagie4485]

This tiny desk saved my life in 2020 kept me content and sane . Thank you Alicia Keys .

[@kimg.4015]

Nobody's commenting on how cute the backup singers stared into each other's eyes as they sang 24:55 😍

[@marisap09]

He has a great smile!

[@leratomotloi3063]

I said the same thing! ❤️It was so beautiful

[@TIMSTA619]

that was a beautiful moment

[@MissOJAY]

Seems the comment was waiting for you boo. I saw the moment, it was beautiful

[@jonbush7467]

That's because it's not genuine.

[@HotelCalifornia360]

Her background singers are like chocolate drops to my ears. Just sun kissed

[@tyedes4253]

Good people come together.

[@louisgarcia2800]

AND married to each other. Yesss! 👑🖤👑

[@JStack]

She's like the next micro step in human evolution. Brains, beauty, longevity, savvy, creativity, compassion, and just an immaculate vibe.

[@nannimwuyep]

You're on point!

[@bambanx]

awesome your comment !!!

[@EagerForestTrees-ib7fm]

20$ on words people never say anymore regis!

[@imtrulyholy5641]

The meat riding is crazy

[@S___________D]

@@imtrulyholy5641Everything OP wrote is true. Where' the riding? Appreciate what's to appreciate, man, they are rare these days.

[@SJ-ym4yt]

First time I've seen a clip of her playing live, never really listened to her music. I am completely blown away by how tight she and her band are, how they look at each other for cues, how much feeling is invested in every note. It's like they're completely aware they're creating something delicate and beautiful. I don't know exactly how to describe it, but I am amazed!

[@thomasv458]

Just what I needed tonight. What a love fest. Fantastic all around, and my favorite song of this year +... "Underdog" has helped keep my spirits up through all of it. Blessings to all these amazing artists. Alicia, you're da bomb.🌠

[@killercan10]

Man, what voices. The backup duo absolutely killed it, and of course Alicia.

[@RAIIandWhitney]

Thank you

[@firtythive]

@@RAIIandWhitney The chemistry you both have when singing with being a couple is amazing, it gives your voices much more soul and energy, I love it. Great work

[@annahataheartfire]

@@RAIIandWhitney The phenomenal talent and depth of love that the two of you clearly share is gorgeous to witness. ✨ I feel blessed just to behold it! What a gift 💕🙏🏼

[@wavesencho]

She ages like wine , only gets better .. love her

[@mayragiva3165]

A good wine btw. ❤️

[@Dimitrijan]

Was going to have this playing in the background while I worked on something, but it's too captivating, I can't look away

[@yonathannegash5675]

Her whole vibe makes me wanna turn my life around and become a better person!

[@TeaOnTue]

That's what music and art in general should do to you in my opinion. It's amazing when it evokes new feelings within you. Music is so powerful it can heal, it can change people, it can create real big holes in you filling you up with rage, then fill them back up with its humbling existence and make what once were big holes a safe home inside of you by kissing your soul gently better. It shows you new possibilities of versions of yourself and opens up your horizons to the parts of humanity you didn't know existed. It's truly magical.

[@yonathannegash5675]

@@TeaOnTue Couldn't have said it better!

[@philhipp7766]

do it :)

[@danbenna5540]

It starts with the savior Jesus Christ

[@juanrivera5084]

Always

[@southside6093]

This is about to be the most viewed Tiny Desk to date.

[@southside6093]

Sandile Mnguni Anderson .Paak has the best Tiny Desk performance to date but Alicia’s fanbase is enormous. That’s why I said that.

[@roltthehunter]

@@southside6093 Mac Miller had the best tiny desk buuuut I mean it's subjective, I think Mac Millers is the best recording of his music that you can find, I was never a fan of his music, his tiny desk was incredible though it really made me respect him and his craft.

[@southside6093]

roltthehunter That’s actually my second favorite to Anderson’s performance. They’re pretty much neck and neck for the #1 spot though. Anderson showed virtuoso musicianship while Mac poured his entire heart into his performance. Both beautiful in their own regard.

[@giogainz]

On meeee

[@fxxbeautyy]

Factssssss

[@nataliezutter8265]

Alicia feels like a friend. She always cultivates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the vibes are always top notch

[@DarleneLPike]

00:00 Intro 1:00 Intro to Show Me Love 01:45 Show Me Love 07:17 Intro to Gramercy Park (“not even me”) 08:50 Gramercy Park (“not even me”) 13:25 Intro to Underdog (“one conversation”) 14:11 Underdog (“one conversation”) 18:35 Band Introductions & intro to Falling 20:28 Falling

[@Lorenzo_Limon]

It's crazy how in tune the audience is

[@benilsonrui5950]

Yhea. I got impressed too

[@marcelodasilva]

@@benilsonrui5950 me too.

[@marcustongue123]

Yeah, I’m sure there’s a choir on the other side 😂

[@loicmaria1958]

Audience always sounds right its mathematics more is people more it sounds harmonic. I think this is happening because the worst singers tune their voices on to the best singers around them the effect travel in the crowd exponentially. Double check but I think it is why

[@Zaandick]

loic maria Don’t care if that’s not true, I’m going to be repeating it from now on.🙂

[@bkrider19]

She has that Bill Withers vibe, telling stories while being so cool you just see her as a person, not a superstar. Aside from all that, these are exquisite musicians to perform live like this right in front of people a few feet away, no studio tweaking or augmentation. I hope this is a revolution so that we can go to a local cafe and find this kind of music going on every night, everywhere. I'm getting chills by how well rehearsed, precise, musical the whole group is. The 3 singers together are so good they enchant the rest of the band, let alone the audience.

[@realtalk9330]

"Now you've fallen for a person thats not even me, because I forgot about the person that I used to be"... WOW, I feel you!

[@sondrarothermel1421]

Wow! I bet there's never a dull moment for her band and background singers! I'll watch this over and over.

[@charliedillon1400]

Honestly, shout out to the audience for harmonizing so well!

[@olivercoulter260]

Was thinking the same thing! Never sounds like that with audience participation haha

[@jameshw9751]

After countless years of singing along with that part on the radio I'm sure!

[@ceelight5232]

That moment in “fallin” when the married background singers make eye contact , singing to each other 👀🥰😍💪🏽 só therapeutic. Alicia is the definition of a healing artist 🦋

[@MsErika1226]

Yes that was a beautiful moment! :):)

[@Ismeen]

I love how the band were almost in like a trance over her. The vibe is unmatched.

[@sarahbellum3578]

100%%%%

[@davidhickey8613]

if the woman was singing in front of you, i'm sure you'd be the same way

[@WestFinga]

Falling !!! absolutly excellent ! The musicans in background , the talented backing vocal and the great Alicia . What a song !

[@stevencoutant2723]

She is one of the most gorgeous people on earth , inside and out.

[@zmagobrezovnik5327]

PO

[@mckafuielys7229]

Yeeeesssss ☺️🤩❤️❤️

[@edisonurena2278]

Yes! My platonic love!

[@fionnmaccumhaill1023]

People glorify singers so much, it's hilarious 😂😂

[@lovelee1772]

I'm sure the one who husband she stole disagrees.

[@blogotheque]

Having Alicia on our show was a blessing. Seeing her on the Tiny Desk is a joy... Thanks guys for this.

[@SajeMode]

What a plug 😂

[@joaoduarte3009]

Alicia’s Take a Away show SLAPS

[@ClaraKreimer]

The french basement gig was AMAZING. thanks you for that too!

[@plumeetpixels7062]

Every time I like an artist (Lianne LaHavas, Andrew Bird...and so on), I can hear exceptional and very special live performance on two chanels : La Blogothèque and NPR TDC... thanks both of you !

[@itcouldbegood]

@@SajeMode fr but if I had Alicia on my show I'd probably never shut up about it lol

[@SteveMclarenF1LM]

Notice how hardly anyone as anything bad to say about Alicia. She is a diamond in a rough. Been following her since she broke out during my high school days. You go girl. Love from Malaysia.. sell out concert waiting for you here.. just sayin

[@Mischa808]

@Buford Montgomery no one is 100% black, because it's not a race. She 100% of the Human race as we all are.

[@pfanolusunzi4331]

this is beautiful. loving the backup vocalist, they are just so perfect not overpowering her but complementing her beautifully ..the way they look at her with so much admiration and love is just amazing to witness.