Louis Cato: Tiny Desk Concert

[@gggem]

Seriously. Louis Cato should sing during Colbert's show. What a beautiful voice!

[@benoitquinton]

Whoever's in charge of booking artists at NPR deserve a raise. ❤

[@biggietangane290]

Immediately!

[@CreativeArtandEnergy]

They’re fantastic. I come here to scope out new music.

[@winstonwolfe5733]

The sound engineer as well

[@stephenfolorunsho4887]

Without question .. unreserved praise ... what a jewel of a musician absolute honey. I'm a converted fan - Merry Christmas

[@missiononethirty]

x2

[@SilentxMod]

Louis is such an underrated musician. He's done some incredible session work. Bass with the Late Show, drums with Marcus Miller and Theo Katzman. And to top it all of, a voice like that..

[@TheRedJacket1]

Everyone go check out "The Cato Triplets - Stayin Alive" to get an idea of how stupidly talented this dude is

[@willszabo8157]

I came from Boston 10+ years ago and was seeing him regularly, Luis can play everything and anything he's one of the most talented musicians I've ever seen and that's bar none.

[@kentbyron7608]

thank you for that comment because I thought I recognized his name because of a fantastic unbelievable drummer named Louis Cato and I thought surely this couldn't be the same guy. Well, it is. Mind blown!❤️🥰🌹👏👏👏💝🥰🌞

[@Newtperc]

I had the pleasure of cam oping on a few of Theo's videos and Louis was playing drums. His talent is immediately recognizable.

[@Drnaynay]

Louis is truly incredible. But "underrated" is a very overused word. He has a fantastic creative platform on Colbert, and this is the NPR Tiny Desk which showcases world-class talent. So, no. Not really underrated.

[@mapleycanadian22]

Never heard of him before this video. But I’m officially a fan! What a star. Love it!

[@la9275958]

He replaced John Baptiste as head of the last show, but this demonstrates his abilities

[@krischanlive]

He did a song with Scary Pockets, check it out it's on here 😊 enjoy ❤

[@krischanlive]

Love on Top I think

[@ivanmay7890]

I am so grateful to Stephen Colbert for letting Louis Cato be his musical director, because Louis Cato creates some really beautiful, soulful, feel good music!

[@chrisbuggy4849]

That snare sound.. great performance . Cheers for putting this together.

[@mr.thomas1303]

TimeStamps: 0:01 - "Cutie Baby" 3:50 - "Reflections" 10:17 - "Unsightly Room" 15:50 - Prelude to "Human" 16:35 - "Human"

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

What a great way to start the day! He and his band definitely illustrate the power of the Tiny Desk! 👏👏👏

[@TRUMAN_THE_TRUE_MAN]

Didn’t ask + my content is 100% better than NPR ☠️😂⚡️

[@douglasedwards9640]

I couldn’t agree more! Tiny Desk!!

[@MB-jn3dc]

Listening now with my wife. Saturday morning. Wrapping Christmas gifts. This music has us feeling at peace and blessed. Such a beautiful sound.

[@gnfrank]

Oh my. I am just speechless. What a wonderful musician to have found. Thank you Tiny Desk- Louis Cato is just beyond wonderful. How do I amplify my approval way beyond a mere thumbs up? I am now going look for every bit of content he has produced. What a gift.

[@JonTorrence]

You know a vibe is too good that you have to stop mid-video as you’re watching alone so that you can wait to watch it with your partner (or friend, the one who just gets it)

[@SAfromNC]

Or when you have to stop what you were doing an DANCE. Louis Cato is awesome.

[@test-er3ws]

Louis Cato is one of the best musicians I've ever seen. I discovered him long time ago playing bass extremely well with Eric Krasno and Adam Deitch in a band called Chapter 2. Then I discovered playing drums with Marcus Miller. Then, he published his 1st album playing ALL the instruments (bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, voice, etc.). In conclusion, he is an underrated and incredibly talented musician 🙌🏼

[@yenielmercado5468]

Louis, you just gained a fan ✌️👌 quality 🎶.

[@TheAaronp17]

And I’m a fan now. Wow.

[@banba317]

Wow; I see Louis nightly on the Late Show, where his talent is obvious, but I didn't know he was such a great balladeer! Unsightly Room is on a level with Paul Simon compositionally!

[@Martin-dc4kh]

Never heard of him before, but HOLY MOLY! "Unsightley Room" is beyond touching

[@nicolesaintdenis]

Aww Louis ❤ you've been growing and healing too. Wishing you the most amazing journey ❤

[@dianab9688]

Oh my! My ears are hearing new wonderful music. Be blessed, guys!

[@lordbuddybear]

Sunshine Music ☀️

[@ripley368]

For "Unsightly Room" alone I would have considered this a good day. But more than the lyrics, I found the performance to be a touchstone of empathy. In listening I felt uncomfortably heard, and loved anyway. Thanks NPR for these introductions made with such care. Not since a house concert decades ago given by Vance Gilbert have I heard such meaning and intimacy conveyed with such delicate skill in a live performance! Now off to collect the Louis Cato catalog!

[@ShredderTainment]

Oookay Louis!!!! That tone is yummm. Go team go! Thank you

[@francoesposito6108]

Congratulations for your music Louis Cato from Italy🇮🇹...🎶🔝❤️💯🎵

[@contentforcoaches]

Wow, wow, wow! Take it to church, Louis Cato and fellow musicians! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your gifts, the expression of your discipline and hard work, and your sweet, humble spirit! Stephen and NPR know how to pick 'em! Thanks to all involved - including those who support NPR! Muchas gracias!!!!

[@BigRedJD]

Louis Cato…for some reason a hidden Treasure in plain sight! Incredible TD!

[@joaorocha3138]

I´ve just read Louis Cato Wikipedia page, and noticed he was born in Lisbon (not my city (Oporto) but my country) then I saw he´s not portuguese, and I got a little dissapointed but at the same time relieved because I would consider myself uneducated for not knowing such a talent from "my country". Great tiny desk, keep it up brother Louis and his band.

[@brianmccallum6855]

Omg this jam session was NICE. Love his style,music, it’s a whole Vibe!!!!!❤😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@anaphylastiks]

Music is an amazing unbelievable reality, and watching someone enjoy singing so much is so simple and free from complexity, but at the same time more complex than any human can figure out. Music.

[@elisabethjones4917]

🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@tulsacaupain2882]

Hear Hear. ❤

[@lupitajanis3774]

Hermoso ❤❤❤❤ !! me encantoo Saludos desde 🇵🇪 Perú.

[@jandrewscali]

"Unsightly Room" left me in a puddle! Great music and musicians put us in touch with our innermost emotions! Thanks, Louis Cato and bandmates!

[@patdalymusic]

I've seen Louis play on The Late Show a bunch, and could always tell he's a good guitarist, but this is next level. Great job to everyone involved!

[@brockmannolaf7182]

Such a gifted musician!

[@dryllow]

0:01 - Cutie Baby 3:48 - Reflections 10:16 - Unsightly Room 16:35 - Human

[@worldcitizen9202]

A troubadour ! Who knew ? Love it ....

[@ShredderTainment]

Phenomenal sound! Every song! Stephen sure knows how to pick ‘em!!!

[@bryanbourcier6492]

beautiful voice and the smiles per minute are off the chart.

[@markdavis9822]

I thoroughly enjoy this. So refreshing. I am now a fan of Louis Cato.

[@hansduty459]

Oh man.... Never heard of him, what a brilliant show. Such a tight band, everythings on point, rhtjm, melody, feeling... rhe Songs are so tastefully arranged. Pure joy listening to you 🎉 (also to you NPR, the recording quality you achieve in this "suboptimal" room is once again - phenomenal❤)

[@julianorman6964]

smiling from ear to ear

[@parislee5665]

This music is so relaxing and serene. I love the natural beauty that comes out through Cato's storytelling. I just closed my eyes and listened. I felt like I almost went somewhere else. I truly enjoyed this performance.

[@TheDirk9988]

I decided to give Louis a listen because I like him and the band on Colbert but wow! I’m very impressed!

[@drychaf]

lovely lovely lovely

[@MrJfdixon]

This is an extremely talented brother. His latest effort with Mirrors shows how he can literally slay lyrics.

[@xelamercedes]

That "Human" is an amazing song and the performance was flawless. What a wondrous surprise to find out Louis Cato is an extraordinary vocalist!

[@ljphoenix4341]

Louis Cato is a spectacular musician, and person. So so talented, yet very humble and down to earth 🧡

[@johnnyburgos2232]

Yep, Cato been different but so glad to see him get his much-deserved flowers! Band is KILLIN too!

[@manovardasauste]

first time hearing him and I’m hooked ✨

[@jg0r]

Congrats Louis!!!

[@davidjperkins1710]

That pocket at 4:22 ..!! with the perfect snare hit just behind the beat......much better..

[@i6olbj]

Insane!

[@Mr1drumlover]

Beautiful! 💚🎵🩵🎶

[@metashrew]

this sounds amazing. So tight its basically flawless. The band is one cohesive unit.

[@samdinzey]

What an intentional performance. The arrangements were great. Love the musicianship shown here.

[@TechGrubTV]

I was blessed by this fs

[@alinelutenbacher2172]

Hurray for tiny desk❤️ love to discover👌

[@samuelgoldberg8263]

Incredible performance oh my goodness !! Louis Cato is a star!

[@PolicecommanderZ3]

A simply brilliant and captivating performance Louis and band. Your music effortlessly caresses the soul. Thank you, NPR /Tiny Desk.

[@KennethKBBenson]

The only thing missing from this performance was Andre 3000 on flute! 🎶

[@OlegSidorenko1974]

Mind blown. Ears in paradise! I knew I had to research Louis after Love on Top with Scary Pockets, boy what a reminder!

[@duncalexander1983]

This will be getting played plenty during summer here in Aus! Lifts the spirits! Keep up the great work NPR/Louis!

[@TM9_]

Awesome 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ADRIENNE-mb6ff]

Awesome!!!! Pure talent and a GREAT VOICE!!! Great musicianship!!!!…. Very melodic and clear!!! New fan here!! GOOD VIBES!!!❤

[@kawzx777]

Another amazing talent that I never heard until today 🙏🏾

[@ItsJGonzo]

This music makes my soul heal. Bless you Gentlemen.

[@elsagreen1476]

I have been feeling some type of way these past few days and this exactly what my wounded spirit needed. What an amazing discovery, he will be joining my playlist for sure. You never miss NPR!

[@jcsung761]

Beautiful. Some say all musical instruments are made to mimic beautiful human voice and human sound articulation. I realize that when I hear a voice like this.

[@Gordinifan]

Wow! Great musicians! They sound mazing!

[@taes6292]

Beautiful performance ❤Louis is so talented and we are so proud of him

[@caitlinroberts9669]

What an amazing artist

[@lmwpodcast]

Saw him in 2010 on the drums and I had no idea he was such a fine and skilled polistrumentist and singer. Fantastic

[@aikinsv]

I am now a fan. Just heard him today on satellite radio

[@JAY_Guitar]

what a groove..😮

[@poppydaniel]

Absolutely love❤ a top ten tiny desk for me as well as a new discovery for me, Thank You!!!!🎉

[@theinfamouspokeinrichmondc3543]

Very very good job. I'd pay to see him live if he ever goes on tour

[@RajeetGangopadhyay]

Everything about this performance is just PERFECT 😍♥️♥️

[@vicentealvarado5608]

Never wouldve thought that Louis's own music would touch more on the darker sides of humanity, from his light and relaxed look. I was surprised

[@mypeerlife]

what a find!!!

[@VideoBrownMusic]

Fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@dreacdreac]

Uh.. I just fell in love. Happened with the first lyric to the first song. I think if I jammed with Cato I would have stayed in the business.

[@nuimirabes4906]

Stellar!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👑🤍

[@TarinaRodriguez]

OMG! Louis Cato and his band just became my favorite artists! Thanks, NPR for exposing such an amazing talent

[@JamieGraceProductions]

WOW

[@richardlee1458]

What a talented musician....

[@thouston0]

Outstanding!

[@liliq.]

Masterful! Always a joy to watch Louis perform!!

[@pappabearlee8938]

Louis is such an amazing human and artist!

[@AngelaSealana]

Thank you for this healing time 🙏🏻😊

[@ElBeeEss]

Oooft. This man's sound gives me the tingles! Added straight to my My Fave Tiny Desks playlist halfway through his first song.

[@zaq288]

What a talent, was t aware he's a multi-instrumentist. He was phenomenal on drums with Marcus Miller's "Run for Cover". Will be following him closely!

[@angelafutch4776]

I needed this to be 20 minutes longer!! The lyrical and sonic ressonce was very much appreciated. Thank you Louis and the band!

[@wilnypierre1945]

A COMPLETE LECTURE ABOUT PLAYING WITH EACH OTHER!

[@marcavonevans]

Louis Cato is brilliantly and beautifully talented. Just amazing

[@mmm70]

This was delightful.

[@johnnyskaraokejourney]

Beautiful work y’all!!! Namasè

[@xxBrokenDreams666xx]

soooooo freaking good

[@vitoriap.8335]

OMG 😳❤️

[@PentUpPentatonics]

Back for Unsightly Room. Beautiful tune.

[@RachelKneebone-w5w]

It’s the wonderment I love in this music

[@kapoorsahab]

Has to be the best start to 2024 🎉 love it!!! ❤

[@ASMR_luna]

Beautiful performance, I love this 😊

[@TRUMAN_THE_TRUE_MAN]

Didn’t ask + my content is way better than NPR ☠️😂😆⚡️⚡️

[@mattpritchard3137]

Everyone on here who's like "wow, I've just discovered Louis Cato" or just learned he does more than Colbert's music should go listen to the album "Mirrors." It's Louis Cato with Michael League and Justin Stanton of Snarky Puppy, along with Becca Stevens and Gisela Joao (2 other phenomenal singers). The 5 of them got together during quarantine and wrote and recorded 10 tunes, each written by a different combination of 2 of them. At a festival I went to a year or 2 ago Louis described it as some of the best music he's been involved with in the last 10 years. The album is phenomenal, and everyone who likes this will love it.

[@emmanuelle_]

This speech, followed by Unsighly Room, it's just so beautiful! Thank you!