Kaia Kater: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@Ryan-cw8zs]

The diversity of music that is preformed on the Tiny Desk concerts is just phenomenal. From American roots influenced music, to middle eastern and Latin music, it never ceases to amaze me. These concerts just have such a genuine tone to them, thank you, NPR.

[@JebMcIntyre]

One of the very best of the Tiny Desk concerts, and that’s saying something. She’s brilliant.

[@5chokominza]

Her voice, the banjo, the band. It was so beautiful I cried a little bit.

[@KateKillet]

Every time she looks down the barrel of the camera and makes eye contact with me I crumble. What a stunning talent.

[@michaelsongs]

Nine Pin is such an amazingly well written & well delivered song. Every version I’ve heard seems like the most perfect & moving version of it. I’m in awe of it!

[@weirdvectors]

I had the privilege to see her live and she is phenomenal. Not only a thoughtful songwriter but also an incredible human being.

[@mattstephenson8450]

Wow , this took me on a trip …wasn’t expecting what I discovered of this amazing talent….I’m also in love with her now ❤

[@kimberlybohle6393]

it is so cool to see a woman play bango! She brings across so much Americana, even as a Canadian! it reminds me of patchwork quilts, apple pie and summer picnics in parks. she brings alot of soul and wisdom.

[@niteowl9491]

Just discovered her music via Western AF -- what a voice and presence! poetry as song is definitely my favorite music vibe

[@kellen7425]

So glad I decided to listen to this! She deserves more views. ❤

[@TheScorpia12]

Doing my best to be open and listen to each of these tiny desks even if it isn't catching my eye. And isn't it worth it?

[@quesoranchero]

Open mind and open heart, you'll never have a closed door to happiness.

[@IcornbreadI]

Always worth it

[@loop5067]

Y tried but I waste 16min of my hearing, can't extract nothing cool from this tiny desk concert. Lack of spark and her voice is telling me nothing.

[@vinagreberry]

@@loop5067 Reading your comment is a waste of time. If you have nothing good to say, keep it to yourself.

[@loop5067]

@@vinagreberry sorry, but why should I keep it to myself? I'm not being disrespectfull at all, I'm just expressing my point of view and what I'm feeling. PEACE

[@mariopanacci]

This is exceptional but at the 10ish minute (the last song) hit so deep that I had to comment. I had to record my feelings as I listened. There could be no way the Father could imagine the daughter channeling so much of his past into the present imagining a better future for all nations. A future void of these tragic wars in nations that let hubris leaders internally and externally divide loving people into fighting - into personal and national states of crisis. Once we've crowned a hubris leader we're all losers because a hubris leader is driven by only one thing - power over everyone and in these crisis states everyone is traumatized by the hubris leader. This song is brave artistically in ways it may take us generations to evolve to - in ways none of us can imagine today. This is the social benefit expressive art in the form of music brings us all in my humble opinion.

[@marcelapino4474]

Why artist want to performed behind a tiny desk is beyond me, but I am so grateful!

[@carpnotes4607]

Great! Thanks Tiny Desk, I owe you much gratitude for helping me discover so much diverse music.

[@michaelcheeseman1339]

Thank you Kaia Kater! Your music brought some extra joy in to my life today

[@omarjohnson1027]

My favourite part about her music. is how she approaches such a soft song with such intensity in her person. it captivates

[@alexjrk1675]

I LOVE her im glad she made it onto NPR!!! I jam to her songs every long drive through virginia. Her tunes inspired me to learn banjo

[@ThickishCheese]

I never give the banjo the correct amount of respect - Kaia Kater makes me rethink everything. Thank you

[@marcscordato4385]

To explore all a banjo can do check Bela Fleck he has bough the banjo to Jazz Rock country and classical he is perhaps the the best player on earth

[@metallicbunny9595]

I had a chance to see the incredibly talented Alison Brown do a set with the Indigo Girls. Fucking heart wrenching. Absolutely check it out and Bela Fleck as well.

[@michaeld277]

Jens Kruger, noam pilkelny, and Abigail washborne will change the way you view the banjo

[@arianafrost9171]

Clicked by accident stayed because of this incredible voice and music that is so strangely unique and beautiful

[@NasuMeji]

the arrangement and recording of the first song is really good. lots of space for each instrument and the colour of each compliment each other well

[@rokstaz]

A real talent and hope to hear and see more from Kaia, thanks TinyDesk for sharing.

[@bradoliverrealty]

So looking forward to Kaia Kater tonight at Small Halls in Charlottetown PEI!!! Gonna be amazed I am sure!

[@abaneyone]

Nice. Love the variety of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts!

[@JohnMitchell-xs7eo]

Congratulations to Kaia! I saw her perform at Club Passim last June and it was AMAZING. Nice to see her get this spotlight.

[@tittyfrance3540]

i ve been struck by these melodies ,so beautiful ,love the style the story behind ,thanks a lot ,could not discover her any better way

[@kitthearty]

Fave banjos..... Kaia, steve Martin, be good tanyas, birds of chicago, Love that rhythm sound.

[@gregmartens758]

Easily my favorite tiny desk "discovery" this year, probably for a long time before and to come as well. Hope to see this lady and her band in person next time they come through the west coast... (nudge nudge)

[@jeff7764]

Never heard of her until now, but pretty good. I dig it

[@qkranarchist3015]

So wonderful to catch this amazing artist and add to my music collection. Can't wait for more.

[@giaosplinter]

Omg amazing 😢 eyed listening to her voice

[@maralouiseatherton5494]

I love how her songs show so many musical influences. I can't wait to see what Kaia Kater does next.

[@jonathanrierson6300]

Incredible! Once again, thank you npr for showing me awesome music.

[@제이벨]

Nice. Beautiful song.🙂

[@ted1091]

Stunningly beautiful. Thank you NPR for presenting this amazing talent.

[@grizzlyblue486]

So very comforting, in such a special way.

[@mountainlife2411]

Sounds like an interesting young lady. Nothing but respect from Japan.

[@christina-kd1dp]

Beautiful, soulful, and heavy.

[@lorenw1553]

Thank you npr for bringing quality artists to our attention. Now I just have to go find her channel and Instagram. 🎶👍🏻

[@athenique]

I love hearing that Gold Tone OT-800! It's a quality but humble instrument and you don't often hear professionals with them. Much love for representing black players and accessible banjos alike!

[@giaosplinter]

Not sure £1800 that humble 😂

[@flaviusmakgabo9846]

Runs to go search for her music. 🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♂️

[@DazzaDirect]

ah ha

[@laynegibbs1097]

Amazing. Saw her live for the first time in early June at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs. Going back for more at the Hollerhorn Distillery in Naples in August. Been listening to her for a couple years and she is right up there at top 3 fav. artists ever since.

[@toveybachman5280]

So beautiful... brought tears to my eyes

[@vinagreberry]

She's so great and I'm so sad that I didn't catch her live when she played my city a couple of weeks ago.

[@jimmybob6906]

Any concert on NPR is just 100x better

[@faithvries6839]

This makes my spirit happy 💖

[@shubble872]

While the timbre of her voice is beautiful, it’s the pure poetry of the lyrics that really grabs me 😊 gorgeous work

[@nano10067]

Muy bonita voz, madura y suave, me encanta como suena el banjo con el resto de los instrumentos. Thanks for the new discovery.

[@sirarungasal3732]

when she staring at camera that was dope :)

[@pacorumblefish]

My name is Paco Rumblefish and I approve of clawhammer banjo in all genres.

[@retnavijayan8049]

Music to contemplate to. Thank you NPR Tiny Desk for another excellent introduction.

[@deignt923]

In a way, her voice reminds me of Johnny Cash, but feminine. Really cool

[@henryvrgl]

Deign T that’s a spot on description.

[@Shreepsy]

Really interesting comparison. I listened to it again and really get where you're coming from. I appreciate your comment.

[@deignt923]

@@Shreepsy I appreciate your kind words, and your funny username. Have a wonderful day!

[@mainecolbs]

Woah hit the nail on the head

[@KingTurdle]

Deign T I’m Johnny Cash, and I agree with your comment 👍🏻

[@tittyfrance3540]

ecoute en fermant les yeux ,laisse la venir ,ces chansons sont un transport sur un autre temp

[@jaron87floyd]

Didn’t expect that! Round of applause

[@BunnyslippersEUC]

2018 February she was performing in my hometown. I was so nervous talking to her after the show. Great show

[@amandadasilva4498]

Awesome, all of the members here!!!

[@SourDoughBill]

Her voice reminds of Gillian Welch. Looking forward to hearing more from her.

[@9UaYXxB]

This !

[@fideliusconcrete4871]

Gee - what a joy her music is!

[@ilbellodeltubo573]

SHE REALLY DESERVES SUCCESS

[@williamcorgile9823]

You guyz are crankin !

[@UKLeonie]

Thank you NPR tiny desk, another new artist to add to my player.

[@danielbennettmoore]

I'm a clawhammer banjo player, so that's what brought me to Kaia Kater, but, wow, what a voice and such great songwriting. Obviously, I have a bias toward the songs where the banjo is featured, but she's just wonderful all the time.

[@jodicrain4500]

Man I LOVED this SOOO MUCH!!! NPR, y'all never disappoint!

[@yellowshirting]

Check out her older stuff. Because her style is evolving FAST.

[@EdwardLorn]

I love her voice

[@andgalactus1]

I saw her play in Toronto. It was a great show.

[@xOALtoFrEak900Ox]

Clicked on this by accident this morning. I like this.

[@vincgazoil]

un vrai plaisir a écouter ....merci

[@rd4660]

Introduced her band! She’s a class act, she understands it not just about her. I like her, a lot!

[@모타운걸]

As an asian, very exotic and interesting. Thanks for the great music NPR!

[@Trinspector]

Simply amazing stuff!

[@simij7350]

Wonderful! So great to listen to, thank you.

[@alternateimpact81]

So proud of you Kaia♥️

[@MzSoulll]

She sounds beautiful.

[@gracefullygraceful9776]

The Titled track right at the end is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigyellow232]

Those eyes though it's as if she's looking right in your soul. Like she was just singing to me and only me

[@bogdanelin]

Wow, she is super nice, and song are so deeeep. Love love love

[@mountainhobbit1971]

yep, the belt is loose and the noose is tight. gorgeous music...thank you.

[@arianafrost9171]

17 minutes of chills

[@xavier1278]

Who hurt you? The pain in your voice touches my soul

[@TaylorJohnson-ur8ek]

Centuries of blues, my guess.

[@nastasecarmennastase4327]

Beautiful music!

[@kikaes5894]

We need to support more non McArtist, we are so accustomed to letting the music industry dictate what we listen to or what we like. Support your local artist there's is many a talented musicians out there give them a chance!

[@carlosvasconcellos8099]

wow.. beautiful.. Kaia Kater got fire in her fingers and lava from her esophagus, following her.. going to the record shop to search her wax... peace love light

[@ted1091]

So incredibly talented.

[@noahgreen1366]

TWENTY ONE PILOTS PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Will-wp2cp]

Girl you can write! Keep it up :)

[@GODSGIFT2DAD]

BEAUTIFUL 👌

[@benwoodard6851]

Thank you NPR!

[@friendship6668]

Her voice 🥰🥰

[@benjaminwuamett6858]

Something good on npr! This is fantastic.

[@wanttogotoengland]

Loved this one!

[@paulschmitt2325]

Great video. I love all of your videos!!

[@Heffsta02]

Outstanding.

[@cmshottie62]

Her voice reminds me of the song Cant help falling in love by elvis Presley I'd love to hear her sing it

[@ghostie7790]

She reminds me of Laura Marling with her stories. ❤️❤️

[@mayagoodwin6211]

amazing!!!!

[@SeadartVSG]

She's great! Nice different sound.

[@okapiatear]

Love this

[@okanss]

Is there any spotify version of these recordings? I definitely found this "Nine Pin" much more beautiful than the album version.

[@mistery-ed7900]

She has a new fan.

[@Waynimations]

I saw the banjo and I had to freaking click