Mama's Broke: Tiny Desk Concert

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[@HAL9007]

Was that a rock and roll solo on that mandolin? Just awesome -- bending strings and all. Like Bloomfield. I saw them live. I have never been in the presence of such an intense musical mind meld. Lisa Marie Bates is a Force. Her hamonies, her fiddle, her mandolin, her guitar, her clogging. Amy Lou Keeler is a Rock. Around which everything revolves. Mama's Broke mashes up about four different genres of music, puts them into their own blender, and brings forth a music quality I've not heard before -- ethereal, astonishing, primal. We need a new musical genre -- maybe "Primitive Nova Scotia Soul"? I can't stop listening ....

[@PIM00]

I hadn’t heard of mamas broke before this video but I’m certainly a fan now

[@sleepinganimals]

This duo has been playing music for years, toured many countries and put out 2 amazing albums. How have I never heard them on Canadian public radio??!

[@atsylor5549]

Probably because it’s folk music

[@Cheeeesseee3678]

It's folking great

[@johnbond4125]

I think you've been listening to the wrong stations. @@robertmoray988

[@jennifernason1716]

They are playing in NB twice this month!

[@EmilyElle]

Lisa was my best friend in early elementary school! I love Mama's Broke so much and so proud of how far they've come ❤❤❤

[@JamesHunterRoss]

To me, that was an astonishing 15 minutes! I was being surprised and moved again and again; astonishing musicianship, precision, and energy. This is top tier stuff, and I can just marvel.

[@ambermuckerman6755]

Exactly!😊🙏👏

[@mercoledi_falco]

Set List 0:00 Just Pick One 2:57 Wrecking Need 8:02 What Can May Come 10:48 Even Though 14:22 The Ones That I Love Many Thanks & Much Love👢♬♪

[@SoloCport]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SoloCport]

As a dedicated HipHOp head it feels good to listen to live instrumentation.

[@mercoledi_falco]

@@SoloCport So Sweet. Happy to hear that, dude❤️❤️❤️

[@markstergios9851]

fantastic! esp what can may come

[@mercoledi_falco]

@@markstergios9851 Wow, that's music to my ears! infinite thanks:)

[@chrisconnor6620]

Heard them in Waikiki out on the sidewalk. So cool to see them here.

[@MajerliActually]

Just need to be clear this is my new favorite band

[@AintItGreat]

Mamas Broke out of Halifax, Nova Scotia they are the absolute truth, Ive had the blessing of seeing them in a few intimate settings.

[@dumpstains]

absolutely insane musicianship 😳 how can so much skill live inside just two people??

[@jamespeever6814]

A great Canadian act from Halifax, Nova Scotia. I saw them for the first time at Folk Alliance International in Kansas City and became a fast fan.

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Never heard of Mamas Broke before. I love this type of music! Loved the 2nd song's fiddlesticks and the heel pounding. I heard a duo from France many yrs ago that incorporated this sound and I listened to the record all day long. Mamas Broke is a treasure. NPR, you're still #1 at picking the best around! What a pleasure to wake up to.👏👏👏👏

[@TtallouS]

Hello, I totally agree. May I ask how the French duo you were referring is called?

[@farmersimonk]

⬆️ not a duo obviously but he might be one of them

[@TtallouS]

@@farmersimonk who?

[@ottodidakt3069]

@@TtallouS Well to be fair it could be a few dozen different bands he's referring too, the folk scene is huge here !

[@choosecarefully408]

I have a question: how does one sing with a violin pushing against one's throat, exactly? 😳

[@cassiepiccolo7753]

I haven't seen these two play in years, but every show was a an absolute pleasure. Awesome that it's been released on Women's Day, huge congrats!

[@terryremaly1902]

I have moved my tastes in music over the years as a kid I loved folk music I just didn't know that's what it was called. I went to metal as teenager and a young man but now I'm back to what I love and now I know what it's called. These ladies are great so good

[@stankyst4nk39]

God their chemistry is incredible

[@mikeymad]

Thanks for bringing Mama's to us. Time for a deep dive into this duo. Way to rip up the tiny desk. Great set.

[@alexallen6286]

Thanks NPR! I'd never heard of Mama's Broke, and I'm so grateful for this as an introduction. My god the talent and passion these two have. They're simply badass!

[@disposablemonkey]

O....M....G....How have i not heard these two before. absolutely fantastic

[@alwff]

Man, what can may come was beautiful.

[@dusty5strings]

Excellent lyrics and music, superb arrangements, excellent musicianship, great harmonies. Unique and extraordinary. 👍👍

[@drpepperr]

I stopped fastidiously tracking Tiny Desk concerts some time around the pandemic. So finally I get back here...low and behold you got Mama's Broke ❤❤

[@drpepperr]

Now what about Sierra Ferrell? What about the Hills and the Rivers???

[@drpepperr]

And the fiddle sticks! So educational!

[@tomas5376]

Wow! One of the best Tiny Desk’s in a long time! Bring them back!🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵👏👏👏

[@hannahcressynorth6001]

I saw these amazing humans at a small farm concert in Vermont and have loved them since- SO PROUD and glad more people get to hear them!

[@eliznaomistuart]

Wow! First time hearing about Mama's Broke - I'm a fan now! They are sooo talented! Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@adaumus]

Every moment of this performance is captivating! Love to see how connected they are to each other and the music.

[@Cotictimmy]

Grizzled old grey bearded guy from England - Loving these two. They're Great!

[@heidinewman9335]

Simply fabulous. My daughter knows these ladies. They are so talented and hardworking. Great job Tiny Desk for featuring them.

[@smedlybop]

Looks like I will be driving from SF up to Oregon to see this in the wild. 7 hours....Think it is worth it.

[@eosborne6495]

Amazing! I love Old Time Music, I can’t believe how long I’ve been sleeping on this band!

[@karhart6663]

I can't stop listening to them. Wrecking Need is stunning.

[@aidanisenor]

Wrecking Need 🖤

[@jamescassidy5852]

You have a new fan. Love your music Amy and Lisa, I've waited many years to hear a new female folk duo from Canada. Kate and Anna were great you are too. Thanks Mama's Broke.😀

[@quietusplus1221]

Wonderful combination of vocals/harmonies. That instrumental work also quite amazing. The more I watch, the more I'm into it. What an impressive duo. The violin + tapdancing for beat had me.

[@bbb1018]

wow!!!! instant fan!!! Come to GERMANY!!!!

[@MAJALIJU]

Absolutely beautiful twin harmonies and colors….really soulful music

[@650ib]

Great music!

[@dbyrneish]

Wow! These two played at my house years ago and I was floored then as now. So cool to see them here!

[@802725able]

Have not heard of them until now and they just brought some powerful tears to myself. Powerful duo. Absolutely incredible ❤

[@kernicterus1233]

Well that was unexpectedly beautiful. More please.

[@strumbadstroller7350]

Forgot to say thanks so much to the excellent 'Tiny Desk Concert' team for bringing these Great artists to my attention.

[@mrsjohnson1743]

That was beautiful! I almost applauded to the tv I viewed it on!

[@suzannelawson9215]

Hearing this duo for the first time and I am very impressed. They are great! Can't wait to hear more.

[@tylerrichman9]

This was excellent. Many thanks

[@Emmanuel_Tuts-Schiemsky]

Nice to see these young ladies singing and playing........so pure and honest.........

[@ImpeccableWitness0001]

Standing ovation from me 👏

[@martineager9448]

Thank you Tiny Desk for introducing me to this wonderful duo. Amazing harmonies and playing. Will definitely be checking out more of their work.

[@Cayayel]

That was amazing, a smiled showed up on my face and I can't seem to erase it 😬

[@aaroncummins2752]

All day long****this is great music🌹📢❤️

[@mm111303]

I loved this. Loved the instrumentation especially. That looks like the best violin form/ergonomics I’ve ever seen, but I don’t know anything at all about violin.

[@michaelchecknoff4047]

This is a very special duo. I had the pleasure of seeing them live at the Front Porch in Charlottesville, VA a couple of months ago and I was blown away as I'd never heard of them. They were inspiring and musically magical. I bought their first CD and have been loving it more and more every listen.

[@rileygilchrist7325]

Nice! Faboulous stuff and lovely to see Maritimers on Tiny Desk

[@indianerize]

Had the album on my wishlist before watching that, now I have it! :)

[@jacobnance]

Such beautiful harmonies. Really love this!

[@skovrancunningham805]

I saw them recently and they were so mind meltingly good that I convinced my friends to drive the hour or so to their next stop. So so so good live. They've got what Federico Garcia Lorca called "Duende." Ellas tienen Duende!!!

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

So powerful! The harmonies and musicianship is outstanding! 👏👏👏

[@aaroncummins2752]

I have an old pair of boots on my cubard" they don't have the same sounds as this pair😊thanks very much✌️🌹

[@borjonx]

Wow this is dreamy & powerful!! The harmonies are incredible - so much on the subtle side - I love it!

[@blinddeadmcjones5255]

I've been wondering how I would get that sound for some time, sticks on a fiddle how did I not think of that, amazing

[@StayresIntoSpace]

yoo! saw these awesome peeps in ireland like 8 years ago now. great to see them here!

[@Dwalkr089]

Don't know how I landed hier but I'm grateful!

[@pandaslayer]

Audio Engineer: Alex Drewenskus Audio Mix: Josh Rogosin Y'all deserve all the awards.

[@071949]

Thank you NPR for introducing me to Mama's Broke; the Tiny Desk series is yet another reason why I am a sustaining member of my local NPR station (WKSU).

[@daledanowski9962]

i am totally blown away

[@foxsinger]

I love them!

[@michaelsongs]

This is fantastic, such a great vibe!❤ thank you Tiny Desk for sharing such wonderful & wide ranging artists! Great job Mama’s Broke!!!

[@andrewdolan1821]

The harmonies stir me down deep

[@terryarif3804]

harmonies are absolutely mind-blowing

[@ezrafinkelstein2634]

Listening playlist needs updating after these angelic songs

[@bdruzin]

Just saw them live in San Francisco. They killed it, just profoundly good musicians and artists. Everythying was so cohesive and tight and soulful and running out of adjectives.

[@ziggyhowls]

Absolutely amazing! Mama's Broke are my fav Canadian musicians and I'm so stoked for them getting to do Tiny Desk! Congrats!

[@marcosv3131]

I haven't hooted n holered this much for a tiny desk concert until just now! Stunning and amazing!

[@timothydonner]

Holy smokes, what a stunning set.

[@chelseahoskins4390]

this is amazing

[@sneekz07]

Deserves more views.

[@cuchelo1]

Just saw them open for Charlie Parr tonight at First Ave in Mpls- they were AMAZING!!! I'm abt to go down a Mama's Broke rabbit hole... 🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶

[@MrMoney331]

I loved this one so much!

[@rohanoreilly6384]

What a great way to start Monday, new music, great sound, i will be following Mumas broke from now.

[@markmartin3221]

Well, one thing they aren’t broke on is talent. Rich I must say, quite lovely

[@dermotkopf]

this is good for my and many other souls ..

[@mrahnoakes]

We have seen them perform twice in Iowa now (thanks for stopping by TWICE!) and just as blown away the second time. So much talent and sound from two people and absolutely moving music that you can really feel. Incredible. Tell everyone you know to see them live!

[@mattbowker7288]

I've been listening since the EP first came out on bandcamp. Proud to see you at such a prestigious venue.

[@curtis5686]

Wow….🔥🔥🔥💕💕🌟🌟 So much talent. Incredible performance.

[@lilaccilla]

WoW ! 🫶🏼🙌🏻👍🏼👊🏼👌🏼🙏🏼👂🏼these women are so talented ! Beautiful 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🍀🍀🍀🍀💟🤩🤩 so natural , make it look easy ... but I know it is not at all

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

So many positive comments.... I agree. I will look their other music up some day.

[@Bluesbabesrv]

Thank you Tiny Desk for introducing me to new to me music. I will definitely be following this talented duo.

[@strumbadstroller7350]

Wow!.....& I don't get wowed easily. Truly Great. Now, to see if they're coming to the UK.

[@errolfellows409]

EXCELLENT!!

[@drdemi]

Most Badass Musicians I've seen in a while. Also: thank you for (finally) showing us what the floor behind the desk looks like.

[@luke144]

Ooooh I like it! Good sound too. The mics they use are velvet.

[@larrygregerson5160]

Wow, incredible talent. Thanks for sharing, NPR.

[@gaudetjaja]

Love it

[@earthwormarts6514]

Yes !! Love these guys so much!!! Hopefully they don't get so big they can't play my back yard anymore

[@big-lion]

just saw them (actually just Amy) in Halifax, just opening for another folk group!, instantly fell in love

[@dermotkopf]

Such a brilliant harmony....thank you girls it was too good to be...just brilliant 👋👋👍👍❤❤👋👋👍👍🎶🎶

[@martinjohnston6685]

truly excellent , found this from CHAD FONTAINES music ,

[@jpvrfiles5423]

I’m a personal friend with Chad Fontaine RIP and I’m also a good friend of Lisa in Mama’s broke,the Canadian dirty kids,lots of talent on this scene unfortunately a lots of them die at Younger age,mama’s broke are on the good track tho sober girl full of talents ❤

[@paulmar1984]

PURE MAGIC!

[@JustDave54]

Wonderful and beautiful to watch and to listen to, i've added you to my list of music to look for.

[@trevorkobe]

This is awesome. These gals are really talented.

[@thedeeprot]

👌👌👌