Brittany Davis: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Stephen Thompson | April 13, 2022
It's a testament to Brittany Davis that this Tiny Desk home show feels like a true live concert - one with real live energy, as if it's playing out in front of a massive crowd you can't quite see or hear. It's hard to replicate the spirit of the Tiny Desk outside of the NPR offices: You don't get the visual sense of place, you don't get NPR engineers managing the sound mix onsite and you don't get the exchange of energy between musicians and audience members who are often excitedly discovering your music for the first time. Still, this set swims in that much-missed alchemy where everyone in a given room is carried forward by the same sounds.
A blind, Black, nonbinary musician from Seattle, Davis presides over a backing band that features six hard-hitting women. Together, they fuse rock, soul, hip-hop, pop and R&B in four songs - all drawn from Davis' debut EP, I Choose to Live - that teem with insights about identity, injustice, authenticity, motivation and power. Each song in this set moves at a different pace, from the righteous hip-hop fury of "I Choose to Live" to the plaintive slow burn of "Loud Loud World." But all four convey a clear sense of purpose.
Davis is signed to Loosegroove Records, the hometown label co-founded by Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard, and Gossard has already figured prominently in Davis' career: The two share a supergroup called Painted Shield, which also features folksinger Mason Jennings and drummer Matt Chamberlain. If this set is any indication, Davis may well become the biggest name of them all.
SET LIST
"I Choose to Live"
"Loud Loud World"
"Pink Flowers"
"Madd"
MUSICIANS
Brittany Davis: vocals, keys
Divinity Roxx: bass
Queen Cora Coleman: drums
Kat Dyson: guitar
Marina Albero: keys, soundscape
Marissa Garret: backup vocals/soprano
Darla Rae: backup vocals/alto
CREDITS
Director, 1st camera: Bootsy Holler
Director of photography, 2nd camera: Niffer Calderwood
Editor, 3rd camera: Dan Thornton
Documentary videographer: Drake Gordon
AUDIO TEAM:
Lead engineer: Josh Evans
1st assistant engineer: Jon Roberts
2nd assistant engineer: Chris Mosher
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Producer: Om Johari
Production assistant: Stephanie Allison
Executive producer: Regan Hagar
Producer: Billie Jean Sarullo
Executive producer/runner: Stone Gossard
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bob Boilen
Video Producer: Michael Zamora
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Tiny Production Team: Bobby Carter, Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern, Ashley Pointer
Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
#nprmusic #tinydesk #BrittanyDavis

[@brittanydavis4300]

Thank you for all the love! 🙌 I can barely contain my excitement! So many beautiful people involved, and such a grand opportunity! 😇😁😁🥳

[@amandafeliciano542]

This was my introduction and I'm obsessed, thank you Brittany and friends! :)

[@trashAndNoStar]

New fan here!! 🙌

[@metatoneband]

Phenomenal Brittany! Much love!

[@aerialcombat]

Thank you for making music

[@Thatboydbrown]

My a1 since day 1 love you girly.

[@DivinityRoxx]

I am sooo honored to be a part of this moment with you Brittany! The world will soon know what I know. You are a special beacon of light sharing musical Blessings with us all. This is your moment!!

[@aquarvenus]

I saw Britney Davis and their band today at pride in Seattle and it was so awesome I love them

[@andrewhobbs6962]

I absolutely love finding new artists because of this show! Thank you ,NPR!

[@musicloverdgibs]

This video is going to hit the millions for sure. Such great musicians involved and straight 🔥!! So glad we clicked on it and experienced this music gold ❤ Thank you Brittany Davis and Friends!!

[@GM-xy5tw]

I am so glad the algorithms presented your performance. It was joyous.

[@KPbouj]

A breathe 🧘‍♀️ fresh air. Thank you for blessing us with this Brittany and NPR!

[@timberoutdoormusicfestival7164]

What an absolute powerhouse! We can't wait to see you this summer, Brittany! ❤️

[@roarnationent.4705]

Queens came ready 👏👏👏✨ Beautiful music from beautiful musicians 🎶

[@SonRiseforNathaniel]

Respect to the drummer. She is not fooling around.

[@davidfriedlaender4130]

"The Pocket Queen" check her out

[@FactYouInTheAsk]

That’s Queen Cora Coleman. She’s played with so many awesome artists including Prince. She’s amazing!

[@jeff2446]

I, too, am especially impressed by the drummer. Very tasteful approach.

[@FactYouInTheAsk]

@@davidfriedlaender4130 FYI Queen Cora and Pocket Queen are two different people

[@DivinityRoxx]

@@FactYouInTheAsk Yes, they are...

[@traceymay8016]

You guys ROCK!!! FABULOUS bunch of musicians right here!! Absolutely love this energy and vibe!!!!

[@MattCooperKay]

Well that was a super funky and eclectic mix of sounds. Not at all my usual type of music, but this was awesome! 🙏

[@danatofig4685]

This was so incredible. Absolutely blown away by Brittany and the amazing band. A new fan for sure.

[@glamourd]

WOW! Lyrics right out of MY Life Story!!! Go, Diva! Go!

[@voceclassicatv]

"Loud Loud World" is the best thing i've heard this year. Thanks a lot

[@Eli-um6gx]

There is so much energy in this. The sheer range of styles present in four songs! Amazing.

[@zinhlemlangeni01]

Great music, I give it up to Brittany Davis and the team❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@amandasmith852]

Brittany Davis jam!! awesome concert with some of the best women musicians Kat Dyson on quitar yessss!!

[@ditlegophala1469]

after clicking on this, I accidentally forwarded to "loud loud world", I didn't dare try to go back to the start, because I don't know how but I froze and started getting emotional. I don't know why, but I am still crying while typing this. what I do know is that she has achieved her goal as an artist, because she spoke to me 🖤

[@mfulton549]

Love the synth-heavy jams. Fantastic start to my Wednesday. I needed this in my life. Thank you, friends.

[@khmetforever]

Congratulations Brittany! I love you. I see you! 🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@khmetforever]

I'm so proud of you all!

[@karibear6504]

Best band introduction EVER.

[@anitacoffey]

Yes!!

[@anitacoffey]

So happy I came upon this. NPR never fails. Much love for you, your band and your music, Brittany!

[@sashamiaa]

The instrumentality! WOW

[@carrotjoy]

I CHOOSE TO LIVE! YES! Brittany Davis, her talent and energy, her band, their music is astounding! Thank you for this enlightening lyrical uplift! 😁

[@thembelihlemasina3018]

thank YOU for making my terrible Wednesday morning less terrible - favourite song so far: Loud Loud

[@johncontractors1385]

Loved it all.... but that last song...damm!

[@juliegonzales9474]

WOW! I LOVED this! Thank you so much!

[@marysquare1435]

😭😭😭😭😭"Loud Loud World" really made me cry out loud !!!!! super love from Taiwan !!!! Hope someone could help me pass my messege to you, take good care

[@Pablodell]

Apenas entendí la letra pero todavía estoy conmovido por esta hermosura de cancion... Gracias!! ❤

[@Godscreationlove]

WOW SHE IS VERY TALENTED 🤩🤩🤩🌸

[@slady7072]

Yes Brittany!

[@maroramos23]

this was so good! I did not know the artist and I can't wait to search more of Davis' work!

[@rainbowscarecrow412]

more of all female bands pls!

[@TaekwondoLifeMagazine]

She is always fantastic

[@voceclassicatv]

"Loud Loud World" è il pezzo migliore che ho mai ascoltato quest'anno. Lunga vita e ogni bene a questo gruppo

[@Yarglish]

Simply exc-ell-ent ! Thank you all ;)

[@winkydee]

That was incredible! Wow! Killed it!

[@emilyjones9971]

Well she said it all, in the best way. On the first song. I'm a fan

[@077di6]

You could say it's the best musician I've seen in this couple of months in Tiny desk

[@rachelbrenner3197]

Incredible!!!!

[@jazzabana]

Oh my! Oh my! This is brilliant. 👌perfect

[@Pablodell]

18.16 MINUTOS DE PURA EMOCIÓN Y BELLEZA!!!!

[@psicologoluizcezar]

I love Tiny Desk ♥️ 🇧🇷 ♥️

[@guardingthemoon]

LOVE THIS

[@SeattleJazzED]

Showing up and out for Seattle!! 🖤

[@beatbishop_official]

Thanks for the uplifting message & spirit!

[@cantudouglas]

OMG, what a POWER!!!

[@evolvo_e4129]

This was definitely a surprise, I love ❤️ it. Love the creativity from the whole group

[@ecojabi]

Seattle 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@floatingtao]

This is super refreshing. Thank you ❤️

[@pearl0705]

This is what I needed to hear. Thank you, Brittany!

[@tommydoggettsaxophone]

Amazing performance and amazing band! Wow! Beautiful songs, so powerful.

[@LAVISHING]

Love this video! Thanks 🙏

[@abdulhameedanbar5275]

I love you Brittany ❤

[@myaleeza]

Bravo!!!!!!🙏🏾🙌🏽

[@redbhdfw104]

I LOVE HER!!!!!!!

[@freakoutorg]

Loved this performance Brittany!!

[@felipeangelohernandez1721]

Pink flowers 💙

[@chocolatemoe6133]

I love this I’m rocking it out over here❤️

[@thouston0]

OMG..this so awesome!!

[@limbiclove9487]

You are love and that band kills it!

[@hollow135]

Smiling so much.

[@IrresistibleWitch]

New fan! I loved this!

[@noraeld5020]

This goes hard, I love the energy

[@brianhunter3509]

Amazing energy!

[@thisisdylangreenberg]

Just saw Brittany perform at an awards show last night, they absolutely have a fan for life.

[@rapgentry]

Amazing artist! Amazing band!!!!!!

[@olehbenko3404]

Wow. Amazing 🤩

[@077di6]

Special musician

[@marcsmason]

beautiful stuff, y'all!

[@israhernandez7103]

wow what a band love it gracias tinydesk

[@isaacshaver6218]

Hey i dig this....this is pure an you have something positive to say.... dont let the industry take that from you love.

[@goldfingasva]

Total fire! Sounds good. Love ya sis! Can't wait to drop something with you! 👍👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ThecoliseumTV]

Wow, I loved it.

[@i.t.t.]

only 2:30 minutes in and i'm, among other things, smitten with the bass player

[@williemacon30]

I follow you on social media never heard yourof music into now you are a great artist good job

[@anthonywhite2960]

Excellent.

[@fedebenedetich6379]

Incredible🤩

[@michaelpaulsarno3182]

Soulful artist 💜

[@jas_bataille]

Britanny can take on any mainstream emcee any day. Holyshit. And check that lineup..... Divinity Roxx?!!! She is not fooling around...!!! Last Poets + super band kind/Prince of vibes!

[@cordelia2474]

Well another artist added to my playlist courtesy of @nprtinydesk and 👑 Brittany and Band congrats, thank you and can't wait to hear even more 💯, 💜 from the 🇬🇧🇯🇲

[@dupuyserge4587]

Une nouvelle Étoile du Groove est née. .. 😙😎

[@ArturJday]

OMG, great respects from Russia. Nice vibe, rhyme and so

[@bayareaknight4814]

This was a nice early morning surprise. These women can play.

[@myco_chaotix]

I am very happy to have seen this Tiny Desk :) --- the song selection really showcases Brittany (and friends) talent. More specifically, their weaving of experiences of being a Black, non-binary, blind person is evident in Brittany's lyrics and emotions. Loved this performance very much. I need more non-binary representation in the mainstream. I hope others love this as much as I do :)

[@mariadelpilar3475]

Amo tu voz❤❤❤

[@queenofweaves916]

What a treat, a new great artist for me to experience thank you Tiny desk 🥰

[@StanislavBoyko]

At 2 o'clock in the morning I sit and think I'm not a fan of Rap.... but this is not rap, even more a strange alternative!!! Cool. Just Cool, really cool. Hello from Russia

[@moaracortazzo9186]

WWOOOOWWWW!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hustlazz]

Sei meravigliosa e come te la tua band. Musica e testi bellissimi

[@TedMarciano]

Roba bella, piacevole da sentire, roba fresca, nuova.

[@paolomatozzi5698]

bravissime.

[@Jessilavender]

🤘yeeeee !!!

[@craigkeller]

I hope we have our next National Poet Laureate. If we’re lucky. Love for them all!

[@vasilisahoroshaya]

❤️

[@joyceglasgow2356]

❤️💃❤️💃❤️💃❤️

[@eLSVidalQuintero]

✊🏽🖤🎹

[@monlili4298]

❤❤❤

[@EllisInWonderland.]

❤️✨

[@antbryant1]

🔥