La Santa Cecilia: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

La Santa Cecilia spreads joy every time its members plug in to do a show. They do it one dance step at a time, with cumbias, corridos, elegant mambos and plain old rock 'n' roll.
I first saw La Santa Cecilia perform in an Austin, Texas, parking lot about five years ago. As all great bands do, it showcased an It Factor that has only intensified as the L.A.-based, Mexican-American group works tirelessly to perfect its musical vision.
The video here provides just a hint of the band's dynamic live shows, albeit a spectacular one. No matter how small the device you use to watch this, the songs ought to have a significant impact on your personal joy meter. A bailar! --FELIX CONTRERAS
Set List
"Falling"
"Ice El Hielo"
"Monedita"
Credits
Producers: Felix Contreras, Denise DeBelius; Editor: Gabriella Garcia-Pardo; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Becky Harlan, Abbey Oldham; photo by Meredith Rizzo/NPR

[@josephbaker3966]

It’s been 9 years NPR let’s bring them back please!!!!

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed here, the names of the musicians are: Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez - Vocals Jose "Pepe" Carlos - Accordion/Guitar Miguel "Oso" Ramirez - Conga Alex Bendaña - Bass Andres Torres - Drums Set Marco Sandoval - Guitar

[@cifuentesjulieth]

I cannot get over the power and passion of her voice. I'm right?

[@anabelharos643]

you are right

[@punkobrero]

Escriba en español.

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

@@punkobrero Ok Presi

[@MrBrunigno]

Estoy llorando otra vez.. I knew this was going to happen as soon I saw those eyes, her energy, her aura..the all band.. this sounds and feels AWESOME!! GRACIAS 🫂

[@showstoper9227]

Es el 2024 y todavia veo este video. Me encanta la santa cecilia. Mucho amor desde Puerto rico

[@Ptofux3]

The person at NPR who spoke out for this band needs a medal, raise, new desk, and so much more. I am happy being here hearing this 'close to home' sound.

[@ecreissen2916]

La Marisoul has the ability to create dialogue through her voice and lyrics. So happy to see this video, it is very, very touching, inspirational and uplifting.

[@DaniLong]

Late to the game, but SOOOO glad to have discovered La Santa Cecilia. If I could sing worth a darn, it'd be with a voice like Marisol's.

[@guatamabuddha]

We, in Texas, resonate to your heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing melodies! Muchas gracias!

[@PurpleEmma05]

This woman is so strong and beautiful. The way she tears up a bit after the second song... She's truly feeling the words as she sings. I am so moved. You go girl.

[@619StangCali]

Seriously! ❤️

[@erwinsuazo4188]

The song is about separation of children from their families.

[@denissegiron7423]

THAT VOICE.

[@loraleeneg9839]

Her voice💕 this band's vibe 💕

[@manuribeiro2617]

Sou brasileira, mas minha alma ama canções em espanhol. Esse é um grupo muito especial para mim. 👏👏👏

[@Nubia6]

E a minha ama canções em português 😉

[@erikavarela7539]

UNA PROPUESTA FRESCA Y ORIGINAL. LA CANTANTE ES ADEMÁS LO QUE YO CONSIDERO UNA MUJER HERMOSA EN TODOS LOS SENTIDOS.

[@benjaminllamas3916]

Pues fisicamente no es hermosa, no hace falta ser politicamente correctos, ya estamos hartos de esa hipocresía (sin embargo si que es muy talentosa).

[@karengloria3536]

Por supuesto que la chica es hermosa, dejense de estupideces de lo políticamente correcto, que no se ajuste a los estándares de belleza occidentales es otra cosa. Ridículos.

[@yubralbayona8929]

Es bien hermosa ❤🥰 y su voz, uff 🥰

[@MarielaVegaH]

@@benjaminllamas3916 Claro que es hermosa, has visto sus ojos, su pelo? su tono de piel? OMG es hermosa. Nada mas no es parecida a una modelo, pero por favor, que si es hermosa.

[@benjaminllamas3916]

@@MarielaVegaH pues no por qué repitas mil veces una mentira se vuelve realidad. Te puedes engañar sola, ser políticamente correcta o mamá cuerva, pero la realidad es objetiva y el color de piel nada tiene que ver tampoco, no hay que ser racistas que hasta personas con vitíligo, blancas o morenas pueden o no ser hermosas.

[@javiermagos3483]

Love la Santa Cecilia.

[@oscarjbautista8959]

A la Santa Cecilia la descubri por cierta pelicula animada de Disney, pero llevaba toda la vida esperandola. Y no lo sabia. Que hermosa joya!

[@Hectorbluenote]

Buenísima fusión, me encanta como te expresas cantando, se nota cuando los temas que cantas te tocan directamente el alma!... Congratulations!!"

[@carolinaaaaaaaaaaaag]

The second song, Ice El Hielo, touched my soul. Thank you.

[@JorgeFerreira-cf1lc]

She totally broke me. A thousand blessings to you all.

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Diós bendiga todo! Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@1967insuranceguy]

Wow... You making an impact on the other side of the world! New Zealand loves you!

[@JavierMendez-kl1op]

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[@low187urass]

My god how far they’ve come. I remember when they used to sing at the Placita Olvera in DT Los Angeles. I couldn’t have been older than 9. And I remember I used to just sit a watch them perform for everybody passing by.

[@xiodaninarvaez8060]

No because dame i thank my dad for showing me beautiful music like hers my dad knows her and her band very well we attended most of their shows and it’s so great to see how far they’ve come truly heart warming and so proud for them and the community

[@libnycadmiel342]

Vivan Los Latinos!!!!

[@felipeflor8253]

Marisoul, thank you so much for your music. Your voice take us far away from reality. Tonight is a special night thanks to you. Greetings from Colombia.

[@wilsonisaza8755]

Muy bacana esta fusion musical!! Quede encantado con la voz de esta mujer. Cascadas de escalofrios me hicieron sentir desde el primer segundo. MUCHAS GRACIAS!

[@victoriasmith4208]

Ice el hielo, got me so emotional, first time I ever heard that song .... you guys are so talented, what else can we expect coming from Tiny desk

[@platon2653]

Marisol, es un agasajo escuchar tu voz,y soy feliz por lo q as logrado. Los escuchaba en un programa de radio hace tiempo y ahora veo q an ido escalando(felicidades) uds. Son la voz de tantos inmigrantes sedientos de justicia. Bendiciones

[@mariasoledadveggiani3096]

Hola.

[@carolinagave4178]

Es uno de los mejores Tiny - loved it!

[@chachadelrio]

Tejiendo con lindo y suave orgullo la nueva cultura de America. Adelante Santa Cecilia!!!

[@dezz22711]

Bring them again!

[@laurajames253]

I can't speak Spanish but i understand exactly what you're saying ... love this so much. Thank you ❤

[@rebekahdelrioofficial7105]

I LOVE this so much!!!! I remember when I sang at the Hollywood Forever show and this band played .. it was years ago.. 2006? and I said "this band is so much fun and they are gonna be a HIT"! I wasn't wrong! I'm inspired by these songs/lyrics, fun sounds, deep meanings and TRUTH! I'm a 5th generation US born Latina when Texas was Mexico! Thank you La Santa Cecilia for your ICE song!!! RASPAS!! My family owns one of the most lucrative Raspas business in Laredo Tejas! This song hit me hard! I keep a copy of my birth certificate with me.. just in case, and Spanish is not my first language.. I went to good old San Diego public schools. Thank you!!! Also for wearing all the fun stuff I wish I could wear on stage!!! You're proud to Not starve to be a size 6! sporting my favorite type of Glasses, bright dresses representing our beautiful culture, curly short hair G-d gave you, brown beautiful skin!!! Thank YOU MariSOUL for inspiring all us brown girls to love ourselves!!! thank you for shedding the tears for our people!!! Rebekah Del Rio!!

[@valeriamoreno5017]

Yei amo que bonita voz que bonita banda, que orgullosa de ver cómo una mujer tiene esa fuerza, esa confianza ❤

[@chemaneariasrodolfi58]

Wow. The sound of this band is extraordinary, and at the same time so familiar. La Marisoul has such a beautiful and compelling voice! Muchas gracias hermanos, su música ha llenado mi día de luz. Y me hicieron llorar.

[@enrisalazar9485]

blues,raíces latinas norteñas con creatividad,emotividad, felicidades.

[@alejandroespinosa7085]

No puedo escuchar a Marisoul sin recordar a la monumental Toña la Negra, gran interprete de Agustin Lara y muchos otros genios de la musica. I cant listen to marisoul without thinking about the great singer Toña la negra

[@jessicaperez1550]

Ice es una canción muy triste, conforme cantaba esta chica de voz tan poderosa se me iban a salir las lágrimas...

[@angelinehernandez4838]

makes me want to cry it's so powerful. she feels every word she sings. orale !

[@joemurray2523]

Cant believe I have only just seen this.. that bassist deserves some serious recognition!

[@analr7569]

Hermoso!!! La Santa Cecilia merece más publicidad son excelentes

[@angelinehernandez4838]

so beautiful and powerful supporting la raza.. her voice and the band just go so well together I am officially a fan .. thanks NPR for another great find

[@josemarquez1977]

Chulada de música para el alma!!!

[@karlanavarro1830]

Benissimos todos los musicos! Viva La Santa Cecilia!🎉

[@ayemind]

PERO QUÉ PODER!

[@ninahart8872]

What a beautiful band! So much love between them too. LOVE!

[@luismanuelchavarrochavarro6517]

No me canso de verla, escucharla, es tremenda!

[@mandomontes6200]

Fenomenal

[@leonardotagliari]

Magnífico! Abraços do Brasil.

[@biondipepe]

these guys are great. Pure soul and heart behind their music! Love them, thanks for your music.

[@zakcoding2621]

I am addicted to tiny desk.

[@davidgarciagranda8870]

Me too, man!

[@irinapalatai8740]

Your voice and energy are insane! Everytime I need positive energy I listen to this. Thank you so much!

[@oldirtydasher]

Marisol's voice is beautiful

[@gustavo78]

Beautiful performance, music is awesome and authentic, she sings and speaks from the heart. Mil saludos a la banda de un hermano Colombiano que vive en GA. Sigan haciendo el mundo mas feliz con su musica.

[@nessasev]

I love her unique style!!! This is a lovely blend of genres!!!

[@desdermoaner809]

simply brilliant music and musicians you have raised the temperature on a UK winters day all the best with spreading your gospel Santa Cecilia

[@miriam-dz2yv]

I had a lump in my throat while they played "ICE, el Hielo" and then I saw tears coming out of Marisoul's eyes. Omgggg who's cutting onions?! 😢

[@zardna95]

I know I'm late to the party but this is hands down one of the best Tiny Desk Concerts for me. I felt so much joy and connection with this music and the artists. Thank you for making this kind of music and thank you for remembering those people still struggling through everyday life. World would be so much better without borders and ignorant hate towards each other. Love and respect each other. Learn to love the difference in each person.

[@silviac221]

Maravillosa Marisoul.❤❤❤

[@laignominia6067]

con esa voz, no se necesita más na, hermosa!!!

[@soinas-ii]

I'm speechless, holy fœk!.I'm in LA and did not know that they were from here. Thought they were from Mexico City. They're so good darn it! What ever happened to the previous chick guitarist? She was spectacular too!

[@manuelhuerta1422]

En la mezcla esta la pureza ya lo habían dicho por ahí pero aquí se confirma, hermosa voz, excelente tema un poquito de luz en la obscuridad, buena música ánimo santa Cecilia es 2019 hoy mas que nunca ocupamos esto!!!!

[@godinez920]

Strong and beautiful!!! Thank You for sharing your beautiful voice with the world. Muchas Gracias y que DIOS te de muchas mas éxitos

[@64MrDanny]

I LOVE YOUR SOUND,,, STYLE,,, AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY,,, YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY,,, AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE HEARD YOUR MUSIC,,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL,,, BIG THUMBS UP!...;D

[@coloque]

lleno de amor con esto

[@reneisraelmaciaspimienta2347]

que pinche vocesotaaaaaaaaa, me encanta su timbre ! me inspiran !!!!

[@dianacarolinasuarez1548]

que bonito!! el hielo me encanto!

[@pilarvaldivia6269]

Me encantó en especial la última canción.

[@misaeldeanda7010]

gracias por tu música.

[@SGVFOOTBALL]

La Santa Cecilia, it seems like you guys have made it out of the barrio!!! I remember going to the small little venues now I have seen you guys on TV, in San Francisco, all over the place. Hopefully you guys will continue to expand and prosper!!! Good Luck.

[@katebarshain4337]

could listen to this all night long...

[@g.vazquez7912]

Me tocan la piel y lo de más adentro. Gracias Santa Cecilia!!

[@fabybland]

¡Qué hermosura "ice"!

[@saby7]

I really love NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. From Adele, to Hozier, to La Santa Cecilia and all of those awesome artists in between. I'm just addicted to this! THANKS NPR!!

[@RebelliousLawyer]

What a lovely voice and a beautiful person.

[@CaliMex09]

Beautiful performance!!! Thank you NPR!!!!!

[@chrishifnawi8026]

Love you so! Looking forward to future live performances.

[@onwa.beauty]

i always find new and KICK ASS music on Tiny desk thank you this band ROCKS

[@DMarie-et3sw]

yes. dang. and yes.

[@meualterego7995]

I Love this band. Marisol, marry me girl!

[@lindu7802]

Saludos desde México! :)

[@canderupay1285]

mi mejor banda. . . mi mejor cantante..qué orgullo de ser de los nuestros...

[@edmundomontoya7570]

Beautiful voice!

[@JorgeMartinez-zu7hl]

como es que hasta ahora voy viendo esto? supremo!

[@Antonio-ti2he]

The second song is very powerful!!!!

[@gisepadilla]

Que increibles!!! Esa mujer tiene una voz maravillosa!!!!!

[@martinbarreramb]

Más que esa maravillosa voz de Marisol soy fan de la Santa Cecilia por la emotividad con la que interpreta.

[@I_amsoprecious]

Such a great surprise! I first heard La Santa Cecilia at SF's Stern Grove and they were awesome... and so nice. Thanks NPRMusic for highlighting ugh a great group!

[@pacifistcactus]

excellent... LSC always is!!

[@starbabi77]

The presence....wow..... amazing.....yes....just yes

[@PulsarProactivo]

One of my favorites so far.

[@omariwest9068]

dope. classic performance.

[@oscarpiedras38]

Eso somos los mexicanos que tenemos talento único 👌🏽🤤

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

Cual es tu talento ternurita?

[@INFRAMAZE]

I love this NPR music tiny desk stuff, to be there would be incredible!

[@nataliagonzalezguzman.doce4373]

Hermoso!! que voz!!!

[@joaquinalmanza5254]

Beautiful!

[@antoniosarmiento4382]

they were in San sntonio yesterday love thêse guys

[@lamym254]

Uy ese acordeón me hizo pensar en el tropipop de Colombia (Bacilos), que claro, es característico de nuestra música latina.

[@shinyyellowshirt]

They are new favorite!!! Los amo desde Venezuela

[@pjl101003]

This speaks to my soul. yes!

[@chiaramariapav8417]

Gracias por existir 🌈❤🤩🎉🌺🌻 soy tan feliz cuando los escucho