Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

October 09, 2015 by PATRICK JARENWATTANANON
Artists don't usually tell long, rambling stories at the Tiny Desk, and if they do, those stories don't usually make the final cut. But this one felt different. It was about the time Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, a young black man, says he was stopped by New Orleans police late at night for no reason other than to harass and intimidate him. And how his pride almost made him do something ill-advised about it. And how he finally channeled that pent-up frustration into a piece of music whose long-form title is "Ku Klux Police Department."
"K.K.P.D." was the emotional peak of the septet's performance, though it wasn't a new tune. That's notable, because Scott stopped by the Tiny Desk on the very day his new album came out. It was played by something of a new band, though: Flutist Elena Pinderhughes, saxophonist Braxton Cook and guitarist Dominic Minix are new, younger additions to the group. It had new textures, too: Drummer Corey Fonville (another new member) used a djembe as a bass drum, and also brought a MIDI pad so he could emulate the sound of a drum machine. The effect was something like an evocation of African roots, juxtaposed with a trap beat.
The first two numbers were, in fact, from Scott's new album Stretch Music. That's his name for the particular type of jazz fusion he's up to: something more seamless than a simple collision of genre signifiers; something whose DNA is already hybridized and freely admits sonic elements which potentially "stretch" jazz's purported boundaries. (You may note that he showed up in a Joy Division sleeveless T-shirt and gold chain.) It's sleek and clearly modern, awash in guitar riffs, but also bold and emotionally naked. Scott is particularly good at getting you to feel the energy he sends pulsing through his horn, and he never shies away from going all-in on a solo. The least we could offer was to let him explain himself in doing so.
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Set List
"TWIN"
"West Of The West"
"K.K.P.D."
Personnel
Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, trumpet; Elena Pinderhughes, flute; Braxton Cook, alto saxophone; Lawrence Fields, piano; Dominic Minix, guitar; Kris Funn, bass; Corey Fonville, percussion
Credits
Producers: Patrick Jarenwattananon, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographer: Morgan Walker, Nick Michael, Cameron Robert; Production Assistant: Julia Reihs; photo by Julia Reihs
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[@puerquitoDeSatanas]

You haven't felt your heart broken if a youtube ad haven't pop-up in the middle of this video

[@metorgamman4048]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@ninja_urbano3800]

And in the middle of the drum solo no less :(

[@dmos62]

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[@naoufalzouak2422]

Read this as it happened

[@jorgegauvincaraballo3384]

Yeah man

[@punkmarko]

This is just one of the absolute peak moments of Tiny Desk concerts.

[@breadboy2712]

That first track is gonna be a jazz standard in the future... it's hot. And what a beautiful group of people.

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

It's Caribbean music since tooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo long

[@Xraftco]

@Xtra Spice Mikey Jazz is from New Orleans

[@TheStarBlack]

@@Xraftco jazz is based on African musical ideas imported during slavery

[@gabrielescobar263]

@@TheStarBlack blues** jazz is blues's son

[@danielblatzanich2714]

@@gabrielescobar263 Don't forget ragtime, Mexican danzas and habaneras, and classical music!! There are no clarinets or trumpets in blues music alone.

[@HakanARIK]

i am an office worker in western Turkey. and i am enjoying this music with my ear phones. thanks a lot.

[@Kuytuoda]

+Hakan ARIK I am in my room, and i am enjoying this music with my 5.1 mikado, still sounds good.

[@HakanARIK]

***** helalim var :)

[@Melchior119]

+Hakan ARIK I am a student from the Netherlands, I equally enjoy this music ;-)

[@baybarsk]

+Hakan ARIK I'm on the moon and hatin' this music with my $16000 Sennheiser headphones.

[@samiserhan6296]

+Hakan ARIK I'm from Lebanon, sitting in my room listening to this. In my closet is that same exact Joy Division shirt (but sleeves intact) which my ex-girlfriend bought me from Turkey.

[@BricksAndButter]

Sound engineer needs massive credits, he makes every single group sound phenomenal, as though we are sitting in the room ourselves.

[@danquien__]

totalmente

[@tele4tone]

Yes because npr may be commercial free radio but their KZbin page is churning in the $

[@crux314]

Bass needs more space

[@dacrowster]

It's a she :)

[@Z0mb13_Gangg]

@@dacrowster I came here to say the same thing. She's really good and cool ppl

[@joelmonster]

Christian Scott Atunde Adjuah is a treasure in the jazz world. This performance was pure fire, every musician brilliant here. This concert will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@Hi-xd5ox]

The song at 9:40 "West of the West" took me back to my childhood in Nigeria, listening to Fela when my parents would play his music and let it reverberate and fill our home. The song has the Afrobeat spirit he created mixed with African American jazz of the good old days and a slight hip-hop edge, not to mention the touches of rock n roll and Caribbean music. Wow Wow Wow!!! I'm a fan. Thank you for staying true Brothas & Sista and sharing your gifts with the world. Thank you.

[@ispeakmucho]

I have worked with this brother as a sound guy like 3 times in Harlem over the last decade. Whole band is a class act. 🔥

[@neelmoudgil4962]

I love how theyre dressed casually but are throwing absolute flames with their music

[@abdielcuevas3583]

they need to change their clothing, they could burn their clothes

[@wird5406]

abdiel cuevas why?

[@abdielcuevas3583]

@@wird5406 cause it's absolute fire

[@wird5406]

abdiel cuevas I read your comment completely wrong lol... they are blowing fire fr

[@adgradycr]

Christian writes and plays with the emotions from the heart like Coltrane and Miles. It's great to hear young musicians playing with such soul. Continue on your path.

[@brownkemosabe]

Exactly. I can hear so much Miles and Free-Jazz (A Love Supreme and afterwards) Coltrane

[@dfrl1980]

or Ibrahim malouf...actualy there are a lot mate...lonnie, roy, benson..

[@dfrl1980]

and also other reference, inspirations...like written on its shirt...joy or sonic youth

[@dfrl1980]

alsp some same spirit as Kokoroko

[@hayafarah3021]

The last piece is SOMETHING OUT OF THIS WORLD.

[@littlespiritx]

+Haya Farah AGREE COMPLETELY. I'M IN AWE.

[@alpal7712]

And yet so of the earth… the story behind it helped me understand the sections… the pain. The beauty

[@arin-rin]

I am Japanese and really enjoy this sound when working remotely in my house.

[@ThePurpelephant]

Tears in my eyes watching and listening to KKPD; he;s expressing this feeling he has about the incident, now this feeling, all these feelings being expressed without words, just his trumpet and composition; truly a great and extremely important piece of newer jazz. This is what Jazz is suppose to be, right? Innovative, original, speaking a voice that needs to be heard; truly wonderful-

[@ronshina4022]

0:01 Twin 2:35 flute solo (Twin) 8:21 West Of The West 🎹 12:25 bass solo (West Of The West) 21:52 K.K.P.D. 🥁

[@vagabonddon5448]

1st Track was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Brother gave You the African diaspora in a Track 💪🏿💪🏿

[@dubbledeez7461]

My grandfather would have absolutely liked this......I remember watching him play his trumpet in his favorite chair, in his room......RIP PAW PAW

[@william4661]

You were lucky to have him. And he's lucky you still remember him.

[@ryanmcmahon7005]

rip Paw Paw

[@fumiyohirano8323]

Bravo! An excellent band! Wish you a big success!!! I am 80 y.o. Woman, but, I can dance with your music without getting tired!keep talking, and keep playing the beautiful sound!

[@danas881]

GOD bless you! Keep moving ma'am : )

[@latashakendrick9709]

Yes yes YES!

[@tm1464]

Yes, Mz. Lady! Get it!🔆

[@Shiffu294]

0:00 "Twin" 8:20 "West of the West 21:50 "K.K.P.D"

[@thiagorsantin]

Thanks man! I'd rather suggest that "K.K.P.D." starts earlier, it sounds to me the speech is like its intro.

[@gehteuchnichtsan7911]

Pretty sure that at 27:15 starts a song called "IDK".

[@fenderbass5]

THIS IS WHY MUSIC IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING IN THE WORLD.

[@Ahhhsoka]

I just met Mr. Christian Scott tonight on my way out of my favorite vegan restaurant, as he was going in😍 I was so star struck that I forget this beautiful man's name😦 he kindly introduced himself. What a class act👌. Total gentleman. I'm in love!!💜💜💜😥😍😍😚

[@tarjeik7162]

Virginia Njeri and I'm in love w the girl on flute..

[@beccymalloy]

Whaaaat? I'm envious. So blown away by this bunch of humans. They're incredible!

[@eugenionegro5929]

sick dude, cant wait to see him once this puta cuarentena is done

[@louisebarber2984]

Is he vegan too? That makes him a little bit more perfect 😉

[@Chillinigor]

@@louisebarber2984 hahahah

[@willsims2009]

I hear a mixture of New Orleans Jazz, Latin influence, African rhythms...Love it!!1

[@RachelBearinger]

As a trumpet player, this is one of my new favorite Tiny Desks!

[@justinrandall1857]

+Rachel Bearinger RACHEL!!!!

[@RachelBearinger]

+Justin Randall JUSTIN!!!

[@Tranqwil]

Now kiss

[@johnsonlancaster4693]

The depth of feeling emanating from these talented young musicians is inspiring to me. This mini concert lets me know that my eternal optimism has been rewarded by their profound dedication to their craft. Play on people, play on!!!

[@teluobir]

Interesting speech to listen right now in 2020.....

[@alejomandola3574]

i was just think bout that while listening to the police story that he´s telling

[@NovemberXXVII]

It was interesting at the time we just weren't paying as much attention.

[@trashcan_mary6705]

hopefully we won't be saying the same thing about a similar speech given in 2025

[@muderousmaggot666]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@jornnnnnnnnnnnn]

Exactly this

[@smaklilu90]

"music that has nutritional value to it" well said!!!!

[@rovbie]

Seeing Christian's emotions as he wales on that trumpet during KKPD was truly incredible and inspiring. Amazing performance, I've come back to watch this dozens of times.

[@fixe6936]

you are right it doesn't get boring the more you listen to it , which shows how unique this compositions and musicians are!

[@marinapallares]

Robbie Campbell absolutely agree with you, i think I'm obssesed by "twin", i could listen that song a million times

[@MakhalanyaneMotaung]

*wails

[@aminadaze]

KKPD. When my sons walk out of the house I know I've prepared them as best I can for that time when they are in that situation -- but try not to imagine the scene. The screaming anguish of the notes talking about that moment and the fight to remain alive and the mellow tones coming in speaking to the eventual rise to understanding with our hearts till in the pit of our stomachs. ...my tears flowing still and amazed at how you and each of the contributing artists put together such tactile music that told that story. You are an exciting impactful artist.

[@dannywamuya]

I loved that part he played "paaa pa papa paaa" then the drummer went "rakka doom chaa taka dooom chaa" 😢

[@DJRAZEHALE]

That was a powerful part

[@ajpdeschenes]

🤣

[@mikelmyers9121]

For some reason I understand what you're saying 🤣

[@isitool8]

ahahahaha

[@Leroythtsme911]

time stamp?

[@BookooZenny]

I don't know how that was rambling. Seemed pretty deliberate and well-articulated to me. Also, that is a phenomenal group of musicians. Damn.

[@ladyluckradio305]

me too. I gues whenever you speak about the system in any way there has to be some kind of disclaimer now in The USA. Wow. The hoops NPR goes thru deserves our donations.

[@BookooZenny]

+LADYLUCK RADIO MIAMI White guilt is weird.

[@blarnglaibly9482]

yeah not at all rambling. a very rude way to describe a horrific and personal experience. the story was also vry relevant to the music.

[@snartled2247]

+NPR Music should just take out the word rambling... Agree with Dr. Karate, it couldn't have been more deliberate and well-articulated.

[@marcelprimes]

How was this rambling? Take your skewed perspectives elsewhere.

[@Tasha420blzit]

I can't stop listening. I think if my history was displayed it would show I've watched this over 200 times. I absolutely love your music THANK YOU!

[@rodseay1005]

Same. This one and Mac Miller.

[@MissyRachaelRoach]

That journey y'all just took me on, damn....thank you!

[@SAnderson54]

The power of music. He literally relived that entire experience. I am so moved and thankful and sad and such a myriad of emotions. I found this on a whim while I was watching "The Internet". Thanks NPR!

[@JohnChapman7]

Musicianship: 10/10. BUT don't forget this is in an office, with drums and a trumpet. I cannot wrap my head around the sound engineering to bring us this lovely mix!

[@ernestwereko7101]

Imagine Glasper, Christian and Thundercat doing a joint

[@hereiskinder]

+Ernest Wereko a man can dream

[@florcidadeprodutoradearte1795]

+Ernest Wereko And Dibi Kini (Sergio Lamarca) The Future !

[@marcusleatham4080]

+Joseph James nah man gotta keep Chris Dave with that Glasper shit.

[@miamihawk6]

+Marcus Leatham Mark Collemburg (?) has been on the Glasper as of late

[@marcusleatham4080]

Robert Wilson No way? I don't know anything about him.

[@silviapadillarodriguezyoga]

The last song expresses all the despair and impotence that you had to feel in this horrible situation of extreme racism, thanks for share your history, but you knew how to transform it into music and this is called alchemy. I wish you a lot of succes in your life.

[@aaronlebos]

I usually don't like when people talk during music but Christian is extremely well-spoken man and beyond on point if that's possible. Musically this band is something special, seen them a few times. What a special group sound they have.

[@arielbinghu9460]

This give me a goosebumps ... I'm amateur trumpet player from malaysia. This is very inspirational

[@shanemonteiro]

Teh tarik

[@ecdb__]

"Music has a nutritional value" Couldn't agree more.

[@carolinaagurto2485]

As a nutritionist I'm totally agree too 👌

[@champxgnee]

Music that has* nutritional value

[@achenarmyst2156]

Delicious and nutricious.

[@kimberlystewart6812]

FIRST TIME HEARING CHRISTIAN SCOTT...WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL OF MY LIFE? LOL, DON'T STOP THE MUSIC...

[@Flarf18]

Fantastic. Met Christian Scott a few days ago before one of his concerts and had a quick chat with him. Super down to earth guy, and also extremely intelligent. Really comes out in his music

[@jjsamasama]

I didn't know him, and it took me less than 10 seconds to buy his album after watching this.

[@tonywatson8959]

KKPD brought me to tears. That is the second time in all my life a preformance has done that. The pure rage, confusion and angst in his playing is palpable to an extent i never could have expected. The way he raises and lowers his horn is reminiscent of the sound of police sirens. his lines are so purposeful and carefully crafted. that horn is an extension of his soul. I felt it. Thankyou.

[@shawnthras]

One of the best Tiny Desk concerts!!

[@nunnayuhbitness6708]

Just like he said, this is music with nutritional value.

[@whodoudo2]

Christian articulates eloquently, powerfully and beautifully with his words and music. What the world needs now.

[@mikeg8777]

I've probably watched this video over 20 times. Has to be one of my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts by far!

[@ichristianrodriguez]

Great music but also cant help but think about how gorgeous everyone is in this band !!!

[@pecanchic]

Yeah, they're all real "pertty" and they sound fabulous!

[@danielrcpaiva]

Looks whos here !!!! hahahahah

[@Christophe_L]

Jesus I can't believe I missed this band. Thanks for turning me on to it, I'm going to name my kid @NPR Music

[@Ctouch09]

This is so beautiful! I wish Christian Scott, his players, and everyone who's commented on and watched this video a beautiful prosperous life! Love

[@rosies3622]

Thank you Classy Touch Music...You, too, have a beautiful and prosperous life! That was was one classy group of musicians. Wonderful

[@PauloNideck]

Simply the most beautiful yt comment i have ever had! Thanks and have a lovely life because you clearly deserve it !

[@jams9271]

Classy Touch Music thank you hun

[@TheResse561]

these kids are amazing! they're a ture testament to the good that comes from knowing your history and having pride in your people & yourself. i hope they see all the success they can handle

[@marquism685]

very knowledgeable and heartfelt comment sir

[@TheNalo14]

This tiny desk concert has been on KZbin for 7 years and I've just discovered it? What else have I been missing?

[@Jambobo8967]

Theo croker

[@2raddude]

Anderson .Paak, Snarky Puppy, Freddie Gibbs, Pedrito Martinez (give this one a try even tho you may not have heard of him)

[@RayfieldA]

That Last piece to me, truly Nails what he described when you've been unnecessarily disrespected by authority and feel like there's nothing you can do about it! Amazing!

[@SP77787]

Facts

[@pavanatanaya]

The story of his detainment, humiliation and conditional release, while a black officer stood by was heartbreaking. Tolerance of intolerance is corrosive. Christian's music is just brilliant. The relationships between us are filled with music. We are not different from each other, we are each other.

[@masrymon]

as an arab american sitting in berlin and concerned about the #blacklivesmatter i really appreciate the music... and the solid message that can come with it through this dood. respect to Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah

[@breeshe2494]

"Arab" means Black Man

[@walterfrisbee9878]

What a deep young brother . Loved his breakdown on his music and social injustice

[@thegooddinggleberry]

This music is like space, most people think that there are ups and downs. But it's really just you, all around.

[@gypsylady947]

I'm so amazed Christian went through all of that abuse from an officer in one night and is still standing. No one knows how many tears he cried in private. It is absolutely important for minorities to stand up for their dignity. He is going to have very strong children.

[@mason5069]

M C you’re hatred is totally unjustified

[@Spurg23]

@@mason5069 you're confusing stubborn facts with hatred.

[@william4661]

Bless you

[@alixmorris5953]

KKPD gives me chills; some Miles Davis-esque energy. Just wow. The power and resilience this group holds gives me faith in the future of humanity.

[@BenlshTracker]

His gold chain is so siiiiiiiiiiiiick

[@charn4292]

I am floored at the man's talent. What a concert!

[@greeksalad4783]

+Charlette Ness What talent and you're right: What a show!

[@ericessington907]

These times bring me back to this video.

[@holygroove2]

Finally a young man who is able to channel frustration through the music. Anger is multifaceted, and we need people to express it in different ways.

[@sugerlipsxjamiewright4170]

holygroove2 that true Lol!

[@truGEMini01]

Off season maybe lol

[@jjsky3003]

That’s all black musicians ever did... via The blues.

[@maliabennetthenry8542]

@@jjsky3003 not forgetting hip hop too

[@maliabennetthenry8542]

reggae, soul, funk, spoken word, I could go on....

[@Apacolyptic]

The emotion of K.K.P.D. is outstanding. You can feel the pain on that jam

[@marissabee592]

I agree. I love that they come back to the opening melody again and it carries with it all that hurt, but is so beautiful in its return that the resolution is expressed there.

[@markvogel5872]

KZbin shouldn't be allowed to throw ads into a public radio presentation. Let me enjoy this free!

[@XenonBlu]

I think this particular performance of KKPD is quite literally the most impactful performance I've listened to in my life, no joke, I've listened to some great music but the pure emotion and story communicated in KKPD exceeds all. Even after like 9 months from first hearing it I regularly come back just to listen to this particular performance.

[@zeekeee1843]

because they don't understand art

[@tomlester6897]

SJXenon87 morning

[@rasarmusic1]

WOW. This is one of the most powerful things I have ever seen; we have just witnessed the true power of music.

[@TheMacedonian86]

Remarkeble solo's! Love the contrast how Elena, the flutist, channalizes her emotions very calm during her first solo and how much emotion Christian shows. Enjoying this vid already for 5 years. Thanks a lot!

[@ghostie7790]

My God. My mind is straight up blown, for real. Damn! Also where do these handsome, talented young black men live? Single lady wanna know.

[@brockcarlson6579]

Holy cow the flute player killed her second chorus in the first song

[@rbenitez88]

+Brock Carlson yea, great, both of them. strong, with good restraint

[@killabassett]

Second solo

[@robsteries]

+Brock Carlson cheers to that, Brock! ;)

[@markyoung8658]

+White Peopl e's Gets to you Tears

[@markyoung8658]

+David oweñ

[@samward6922]

Dang these midroll ads killed the vibe, interrupts the whole flow of these amazing musicians

[@myssmajesty9567]

I was watching The Internet's performance for the hundredth time and decided to see what other videos they had and OMG am I glad I found this. officially a new fan!

[@halfninjaturtle]

Chyna H lmao i did the same thing hahaha

[@emmanuelalozie5812]

Lol that’s exactly how I got to this video.

[@Lisa_Evers]

Whoa...she's amazing on the flute.

[@matthieulachieze4674]

Love her, She really rocks

[@DOCOFTHEBEY]

I am sitting here extremely happy, almost in tears looking at these young people doing some amazing music with real instruments. The MUSIC is not dead. There is HOPE....Keep going my young medicine people, the world needs your hearing. I know I do.

[@kkmatt]

Clicked on this on a whim and I'm so happy I did! I didn't really get KKPD the first time around, so I just listened to the entire performance again and it was incredible. I could listen all night.

[@jeshuaxlcollins5296]

27:05 starts the flow of emotion. Then the tears fall at 27:45. Brilliant ✊🏾

[@paolacarrera8344]

It s so nice to see there are such talented young artist giving new life to jazz....awsome band...loved it!!! 💕💕💕

[@KickflipGnasty]

This is amazing jazz music, and Scott has to be one of the best trumpet players I've heard in my life. His chops fall somewhere between Dizzy Gillespie and Lee Morgan.

[@stevestuart6701]

Just discovered this band and its been on repeat for the last 2 days. The emotions expressed here touched my very soul. I feel better knowing that these talented guys are out there crafting such beautiful music.

[@MrPresident4life]

They're not a band.

[@adrianomurolavoro]

At some point surely he will be regarded as one of the greatest jazz players of all time, as well as being an extremely eloquent promoter of basic human rights. I truly admire him for all he does and his courage and energy in doing so.

[@george7864]

His playing it’s not really top draw, his compositions and movement are out of this world and there’s no one like him which I respect so highly

[@StevenCampbell1955]

I have returned to listen to this last piece of music again. His story lends a frame to picture the composition more clearly.

[@mychaelmcneeley]

I would love to see Scott do a Ted Talk. He's a powerful speaker and story-teller. Amazing.

[@sidneyjohnson892]

...being the victim of police brutality, twice, (1989, police officer in Philly, at about 8 pm stopped me ..."I wanna beat you in your head with my baton"...2007 went to the police in Lawnside, New Jersey to ask for help, got handcuffed, maced and punched in the face...both times...as far as the cops were concerned my treatment by the police officers doing the do...was for the fun of it...) , I got so much more to say here that needs to be said but, in 1989; in 2007 as a young performer striving to do the thang who stopped me and challenged me the way they stopped and challenged you (???), ...my brother scott...the police...twins run in my family, I will continue to buy your music...keep doing what you do...your anger was and is real...I am glad you did what you did!!!

[@lifeisclimbing]

Those drums are just insane, wonderful playing altogether.

[@sssgtgman]

The first song is incredible. Love the flute.

[@imwemersn]

I just wanna say, Lawrence's solo on West of the West at 10:36 is absolutely fire. He tears it down. Gem of the entire set. Wow.

[@elevator8353]

Wow

[@DavyChan1993]

it's lit

[@spacejazz6272]

As soon as the music started up after the count in, before the picture had come up on the screen, I knew I was in for something good

[@alainagjozijlugo]

I'm fucking crying... I'm actually fucking crying listening to this......... KKPD. Thank You.

[@patrickanjos9259]

I 'm too, this is so amazing, so weird, my soul felt the music!

[@morganedidier6570]

William Lugo the first one makes me cry so much...

[@alainagjozijlugo]

Morgane Didier For me wind instruments sound like they are directly connected to the soul via the breath - so beautiful.

[@morganedidier6570]

William Lugo that's exactly what I thought when I listened to this the first time. You can hear their soul though their instrument. That's so impressive. I'm a trumpet player and I would like to play like that ^^

[@alainagjozijlugo]

Morgane Didier You're so lucky. I wish I could play a wind instrument. I would quit my day job and just do that....

[@olorin4317]

Goosebumps the whole way through. Fan for life.

[@FooeyMcgooey]

The last piece hit me on my chest... I felt that man.

[@theherbpuffer]

wow very complex, this is the type of music i want my generation to be remembered for!

[@GoB1996]

yesssss!!!

[@gabo.4355]

for a second I thought a spider to on my screen

[@joefish6546]

I've listened to a bunch of live recordings of Twin on KZbin and this one is definitely my favorite. It's SOOOO tight and bouncy with that Soca-style rhythm. The percussion (bass and drums) are so in the groove and you can tell the other musicians are right there with it. It's hard to single out any performer, because they are all great, but that flute is really something wonderful. So effortlessly expressive and cool. LOVE THIS! Thanks NPR, what a service you provide. I have NO idea how you capture these performances. It's such a weird space to hear such fantastic performances. It's almost like put these incredible artists in a professional space and they overthink it, on Tiny Desk, the pressure kind of drops off and they just play.

[@EricMatza]

I am dazzled by you guys, especially the first tune! WOW! I can't stop playing it and I think I've shared it on FB 3 times already. It's a sound unlike anything I've quite heard before. It feels like jazz with a dash of Mali streaming down a river on a summer day. Well done!

[@Jo-hg6tl]

African Cuban Vibes . LOVE IT !

[@miguelacosta5446]

yes!!!

[@manzanillita]

@M C cuba IS caribbean... west african...

[@jasminepearls1047]

@@manzanillita It's all of it.

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

New Orleans baby

[@czrfg2]

Its really nice to see young people keeping jazz alive in the US. where it originated.

[@SiD-KiD]

Better late than never.. I didn't even know how bad I needed this. It's so good I could cry!

[@gageiiiiitttt]

stunning - never seen anything like this that has the same urgency and passion.

[@SimonStJohn]

I just have to say that the writing in each Tiny Desk description is as superb as each performance. I am a nobody from down under, so I have no reason to say this other than from shear admiration for the enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and the self-evident love of music that shines through in these words. They educate and inform me every time and are such a contrast to the dross we get in mainstream media entertainment reports.

[@mattiefresh82]

Thanks for sharing that story, Christian. Hard to speak up when people want you just to be quiet.

[@pacosizzle]

DeAndre, are you saying that solving an issue of justice is bad? This single issue has no political leaning. If the republican party doesn't want to support solving racial inequality issues and the democratic party does, that simply means that the issue has mainstream political support/non-support. It doesn't make the issue inherently politically biased. It didn't have a political bias to begin with. For US citizens that support the issue, they might support the democratic party only so far as that issue is concerned. It doesn't necessarily have any bearing on the ENTIRE democratic platform/agenda.

[@mattiefresh82]

Putting the politics aside, it's not out of proportion in comparison to any one person's experience of racism, as C. Scott demonstrates, DeAndre. Politics included, it's definitely not the liberal platform as of late that has been stoking racial tension. "Rule of law" in "destroyed communities"? Stop and frisk as a national policy, despite the overwhelming evidence of racial profiling? I mean, come on, the Republican agenda is working against progressive thought solely for political/personal gain of a few rich white people.

[@smalltugz]

As long as black's are killed by law enforcement in questionable circumstances that group will not be going no-where, there will be protests every time it happens, did you even listen to what the guy said, fuckers like you are apart of the problem

[@mattiefresh82]

DeAndre Jose Mohammed seriously, you are not going to find an audience on NPR tiny desk concerts. Show Scott some respect and back down. But white guilt? Really? When a majority of Trump supporters in the primaries report being "uneasy with racial equality" (Klinker, 2016 and Pew, 2016), and they show this by attempting to put in an autocrat who wants to heavy hand inner cities with "rule of law" (read beef up the police state against African-Americans), the overwhelming problem to face is white hate and racial resentment, which is exactly the reason behind the extraordinarily high number of black youths gunned down by the police every year. Our stats there only compare to countries with the most corrupted police forces.

[@smalltugz]

***** If you remember people protesting against police brutality why is it so hard to think the shit still goes on.You are talking BULLSHIT, your talking out your ass there is no data to suggest that, whites dont get killed while un-armed and complying, whites dont get shot laying on the ground with their hands in the air. The police will treat blacks in the projets different to how they treat whites in the suburbs. And what links everything is the justice system handing down harsher sentences to blacks. You keep saying liberal like that is a insult take your head out of these politicians ass dumbfuck

[@ZionGuySupreme]

Last song is my fav. You can hear the humanity in the music..

[@littlespiritx]

+ZionAfuang so beautiful...

[@isuluke2010]

+ZionAfuang Goosebumps.

[@msnic313]

I think it is one of my favorite compositions. On the album, you can hear Christian screaming in the background throughout. It gets me every time. The struggle is real and it is expressed through his music.

[@gniartk9421]

I found myself not breathing to be more focused on each note, it's incredible.