Nora Brown: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

[@59markr]

This young lady seems to channel old spirits, almost to be possessed by them, when she plays. Her authenticity and immersion in the music totally defies her tender years. Quite a privilege to witness.

[@stacyambramorin]

Agree!!

[@frodolives6021]

could not have said it better.

[@williamwiles8011]

...we all playing same tune, telling same myth, of paradise lost, when their planet got struck by a planet, forming moon, annihilating every lifeform on bought planets in an instance.......she conveys the sorrow of the progentators, whose memory resides in our collective consciousness. The planet was reseeded w/ life, by them, because it was annihilated on impact......I mean, she sings the sorry of the progenitors who lost their World, and this onetrying to reengineer the planet......something went terribly wrong.....now we are alone. w/out them, w/ no program.....only lamentations. think about it!

[@Ace-gs7fv]

She has alot of sole

[@au7-721]

@@williamwiles8011 It went wrong when sin entered mankind through Adam.

[@Old_SnakeTwitch]

She really brings out the Irish influence in Appalachain music

[@thomasvello-xamon7732]

I was quite literally just thinking that same thing! There's a softness to her renditions that make these songs more beautiful and pleasing to my English ear

[@okrunner]

her father must be glowing with pride. she's absolutely fantastic.

[@joenoah9906]

She plays that banjo as if she has been playing for a hundred years. An old soul in a young woman's heart.

[@Gurci28]

2:42

[@Gurci28]

She really has a lot of talent.

[@lovesbirth1]

Another old soul in a young body is christone kingfish Ingram. First time I heard him on the radio I had no idea who I was listening to but it sounded like every dead blues guitar player decided they weren't done playing and all came back through Christone.

[@charleskaucic5047]

Nah, this is like some hipster banjo playing. I highly recommend Clifton Hicks.

[@joelwillis2043]

She is shockingly basic.

[@philipburrows9369]

The harmonics on the second song are ghostly, love it

[@singingnearthedoorway6168]

I say that John Cohen's banjo should stay with Nora for about 70 years and THEN go to the library of congress. Anyone w/me?

[@LeeBurns]

John Cohen would support this 100% Play that thing!

[@brucen4719]

Amen.

[@roman2374]

Let’s start a petition

[@jtmcarthur56]

Better played than sitting in a museum.

[@nikhilghimire1598]

🙌🏽

[@davidsaundersrealtor6178]

Nora calls herself an "Outsider". I get what she means, but she sings and plays like she's been doing it since before she was born. I'll call her a natural. Good to honour tradition. Thanks for your outstanding playing and soulful singing from way up here in Canada.

[@Chase_AM]

Bluegrass is a representation of the beauty of life and the pain that comes with it. If you can have patience to listen and understand that vulnerability, then you’re welcome.

[@3lackdog]

@@Chase_AM not bluegrass, but the roots of Bluegrass. Semantics, I know, but this music comes from a place way older than Bill Monroe's music . More like his uncle Penn's music 🙂

[@bradbarnard2946]

probably has been playing since long before she was born

[@au7-721]

@@3lackdog Bill called it that ancient sound. It has to do with the droning sound in the bass string.

[@GaryCrossey]

Love when tiny desk share the obscure. And showcase such incredible talent.

[@rhyshumphreys6465]

Wait what, she’s 15!!!! I started watching and thought she was at least 20 just by her maturity in the way she plays and sings

[@joatanpereira4272]

Dude, look at her face

[@AndrewJ951]

The young humble future of Folk music right here. You already got it down Nora keep on going.

[@FranMartinezphotographer]

Always thought that the greatest magic an artist do is make you love something that you didn't even know in first place.

[@Fragrantbeard]

How beautifully put! Yes!

[@kupopuffs420]

Dig this

[@ernestoraezluna596]

A true artist. May your life be sweet and may you fly high and free.

[@dodoman502]

The first song makes me feel like I'm watching a sunrise from the top of mountain in Appalachia

[@johnedward8352]

Love that imagery. Perfect

[@Armadaskico]

Couldn’t have said it any better myself

[@hosswilder9885]

🤮

[@Ziad3195]

@@hosswilder9885???

[@DuncanHewitt70]

I had no idea what that would look like, but I feel I'm a little wiser after hearing that song.

[@horrified871]

Her first song reminds me of a grass field with peasants and livestock or the game "days gone" 0:13 "The Very Day I'm Gone" 5:55 "Miner's Dream" 10:53 "Little Satchel"

[@phillipdieringer5529]

With that spirit, she would not be an "outsider" anywhere! I'm a WV born "frailer" would never presume to approach her level of proficiency. Awesome!

[@scottlucas8190]

Freaks me out a bit. I love what she's doing, but how can a 15-year-old have such a deep connection to these old styles of music. Maybe this isn't her first lifetime doing this? Love it!

[@MarkBonneaux]

There's a Buddhist parable where a monk asks the Buddha how many more lifetimes it'll take for him to attain enlightenment, "1000" replies the Buddha, and the monk is resentful because he's spent so many years studying, eating only plain rice, generally suffering. Behind him is a dancer with the same question and the Buddha replies the same answer, "1000.". The dancer rejoices, though, exclaiming "1000 more lives of bringing smiles and joy to those around me!" If you believe in reincarnation, I'd definitely say this girl is more of the latter than the former.

[@ulfadolfgandalfalfelfmilf5652]

she probably grew up with this music

[@Barry101er]

She was a student of Shlomo Pescoe's, from a young age.

[@Yisraela]

She's an old soul...Precious

[@AchillesSafehaven]

I had the same thought. Whoever taught her whatever , a 15 year old doesn’t have soul like that the first time around.

[@Fireonthemountaintop]

The universe gives us wonderful gifts, we only need to recognize them.

[@Fgcbear15]

Music is everything to me and I am a guitarist songwriter. I miss playing piedmont blues and playing with old porch pickers in the south. I teared up listening to this. Sounds like home feels.

[@lizsutter161]

"Sounds like home feels." Yes, beautifully said, and so true.

[@brendanmorgan8125]

I could listen to Nora playing banjo all day ..absolutely brilliant.Musical inspiration..m listening here in Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪.

[@timrichards469]

Me too, up the dubs

[@michaelrichardson9938]

@@timrichards469 im listening here in Tramore brialliant staring out at the rain ,up the Deise

[@JarodJesus]

Oh God I got chills all over when she started singing. Bless everyone involved with this...

[@MrMurl]

same here. The instant she started.

[@thereverendsam413]

Listened to this several times now. I feel like this might be a Chris Thile/Sierra Hull moment, and that I'll still be appreciating her playing from my rocking chair as an old man

[@brentwalker3300]

Yeah, good call. I thought about Thile myself.

[@emilsonlim8240]

It's soulful. I'm crying right now. Thank you

[@datanoster]

Bah these kids these days ay grrrr, being all worldly wize and exellent at banjo and singing and just generally awesome. Not like in my day ill have you know

[@moonboy2022]

lol!

[@deeliciousplum]

I 2nd Modern Monk's giggle. Datanoster, so true. So true. Talented youth these days. Sheesh!

[@3lackdog]

Yeah, she's been at it a while.

[@Mononoken]

Really though. I’m almost 24 and kids these days are so much nicer than we were.

[@M0gley1111]

I'll argue that you probably had them in your day but with no youtube/internet, it was less likely to discover them

[@bobboolala2434]

Shout out to the jalopy school of folk music in redhook, brooklyn for working with people of all ages and providing a wealth of knowledge and a space for special talent to grow like this.

[@taylorstevens9675]

I love her mellow confidence, her pops must be very proud

[@fal4stini]

She is an artist that pre covid I would've found just in time to see her play at a small venue in my city before she got big. I miss being part of that small club with artists like these.

[@kirajohnson6]

I've loved many TDC. This one reached into a deeper part of my heart. I'm blown away by Nora's talent, grace, and old-soul.

[@thetwoboyos8366]

Playing tunes thirty feet below the sidewalk in a cave.... She's still a breath of fresh air"..

[@cainefox1697]

What an absolute pro, the focus and dedication it takes at 15 to get to this level, spectacular.

[@Mark-de2kf]

Well, this will be the first album by a young teenager that I will be buying!

[@geraldcranford5153]

Jeez..only 15! Bought my 1st Sears Silvertone 5 string in my Jr year in HS.. 1963 n learned to play off/with Flatt n Scrugs album for my talent show. After all these years lots o fun..but no where near as proficient as Nora. You are a treasure ..Thank you.

[@ISEEKSPACE]

Her banjo playing on the 2nd song, wow. It was magical....

[@brentcraft4340]

Natural primal style and vibe that takes some years to find....shes a natural..Just lovely. Unique setting. Instant fan.

[@immob3247]

I absolutely adore our amazing youth and their WONderful gifts and glories! Excellent Tiny Desk... GREAT Miss Nora!

[@christopherkenel4986]

Nora possesses great poise and an extraordinary musical gift. She is an old soul...a gift from our Creator.

[@becommon]

This moment where she mentions John Cohen and the emotions shine through a bit. But she continues in a totally calm manner. How cool can you be! Much love for this fantastic performance and for Tiny Desk!

[@thomasvello-xamon7732]

The best version of Little Satchel I've heard, I listened to every other video on KZbin just to be sure and it's official Nora does something to this song that no one else seems to manage, such gentle effortless playing, a truely natural musician and inspiring, I hope to learn this song one day ❤️ it's good for the soul

[@1Barrel2u]

It is sometimes said that youth is wasted on the young. Nora Brown is a testament that this is not always true. She has an immense talent and has worked to earn the history of her musical interest. I am looking forward to celebrating her path into the future.

[@williamhambling9107]

Yes she is with a spirit connection from the past I recon

[@DRNIKKI4TheOOU]

Yep...thats what it's about. That's beautiful. Beautifully awesome...

[@PRRrailfan]

Wow, its incredible that this 15 year old even knows these songs, let alone can absolutely shred them!

[@briandeking3405]

I love old school, I hope this young lady is a blessing for the future.

[@TheatreOfPain8523]

Reason why I love tiny desk. Crystal clear sound that is produced from spotless mind.

[@brentwalker3300]

You are throwing down some Zen there.

[@commandrogyne]

what a cool kid! she's clearly got a lot of passion and love for music, I'm excited to see where she goes

[@lizzieb1003]

I started listening to some music as background noise while I was doing other things, and had to completely stop what I was doing to listen to this. Wow. She's an inspiration. Beautiful singing and playing. You go, girl!!!

[@allisonp7041]

I've never heard the banjo played this way before. It seems more subtle and softer. When her voice us added it truly creates something special.

[@BuckRogers2000]

With artists like this, I feel confident her (our) heritage will be remembered forever - What an AWESOME ambassador - GREAT WORK NORA BROWN AND TINY DESK!!!

[@brentcraft4340]

And damm! Her knowledge of music history and respect.for it wow. What an anomaly.

[@LadywatchingByrd]

Love finding an old soul. Pure gold.

[@bronyraur661]

15 and already has a superb taste above many. Wish you well in your musical life

[@pashaellis6197]

Heard this while in Murfreesboro Tennessee, a transitional period in my Life, Nora Brown's Little Satchel will Always Be Close to My Heart🌌🎶💖

[@cathynosaty7785]

THANK YOU Nora for sharing your knowledge, your heart, your ears and your music!

[@Reflekt0r]

I really enjoy her music! "The Very Day I'm Gone" touched me.

[@onewildbear]

Thank you for that journey in time Nora, keep on strumming , hello from France

[@billymiskimmin]

The acoustics in this space are amazing. Each banjo sounds amazing and the room really lets them sing. Awesome Tiny Desk!

[@josephdejarnette5143]

Thanks!

[@rogerfindlay6836]

A great future for this young lady. She's good. R.

[@LaurenSumMusic]

Completely mesmerized by this magic. Thank you, Nora Brown and NPR!!!

[@emilsonlim8240]

Her singing and spirit reminds me of a life is precious . No matter how short and beautiful it is. Music never does even when good people do or everything goes back to dust.

[@My_Red_Right_Hand]

I can't stop listening to that first song. Amazing.

[@haraldeberhardt4384]

thank the ............. for Tiny Desk. The best uplifter if ever there was one. Thank you, thank you, thank you🙏

[@jungleant2961]

She is channeling a theater of influences, a perfect balance of spirit and soul. Speak sister!

[@nayathomas8863]

So talented! Thank you for sharing Nora!

[@ryantheduke]

I mean...wow. Wise and great at 15. What a gem, looking forward to following her career.

[@every-toad]

Such beautiful tones from both the vocalist and the individual banjos! What a treat to watch!! :-)

[@forestsky7064]

Pure joy🎶🎄 Nora is completely enchanting, mesmerizing, and a genuine treasure. Tears of joy🙏🎶

[@umcsk8]

That last song was particularly captivating, of the three. I don't know why but it reminded me of the same kind of melancholy from José González.

[@flovita]

omg yes, me too!!

[@barnseyb6031]

I don't know why but reminded me of Nick Drake.

[@rubiks6]

Very good, young lady. You have this blessing you can take with you anywhere you go and share a bit with those around you. _This_ is what Tiny Desk is all about.

[@sionelaungaue4881]

Young heart with an old soul... Shout out from 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@Bvideo105]

I didn't expect to like this as much as I do. She's really great

[@colpatterson]

Wonderful musician and love her wisdom too.

[@mikeperth8027]

This young musician is so talented and easy to listen to. Love the banjo and the lyrics.

[@leannefrances8243]

Such a talented mature and charismatic young lady 🌈💜💕beautiful thankyou Nora so blessed to meet you

[@ShaiUI]

so good. I've been listening to the first two songs for months now.

[@sheeara]

Unbelievable... I’m rarely speechless. Thank you for blessing me with your sound. ~Sheeara, Alaska

[@Supeskaj]

The second song really stood out to me. I don't know if that style is common, but I've never seen it before. She's finger picking without picks and only two fingers, but it sounds a bit like clawhammer. And then of course she finishes with flawless clawhammer.

[@andrewscease8185]

The complexity of that two-finger style is... I'm not sure what it is. It is deceptive. Simple and complex at once. Her playing has a wisdom which belies her chronological youth.

[@rbdavisphoto]

it's called Two finger thumb lead. If offers the subtleties of each note lost in Scruggs style 3 finger. It's a fairly common style among traditional banjo players and works well with clawhammer. You may want to look up Clifton Hicks.

[@rbdavisphoto]

@@andrewscease8185 it can have an unusual syncopation, while it looks easy, it is deceptive. You have to get away from the idea of patterns, like Scruggs Style, and work on the melody. The trick is adding 2, 1/8 notes out of a 1/4 note. You'll see her go from thumb-finger-thumb, then throw in a thumb finger finger thumb or reverse. It's a matter of convenience and style over an actual pattern to match the melody. You can't really think about it, rather it has to come naturally. Like my Uncle said, "You got it or you ain't"

[@jq8158]

Wow, I love how she talks about music, that really touched me.

[@katyglover9391]

You are a gem, Nora! My son is just learning the banjo and we loved your performance. Your range is really incredible!

[@karliedouglas8958]

Nora is an artist through and through. So awesome

[@anhdres]

Tiny desks always has the best sound. I wish my life sounded like that.

[@theHotpointHoodlum]

Maybe it does and you just have a tin ear, like me..

[@josephdejarnette5143]

Thank you! It's such a treat working with great artists like Nora!

[@gwenniemay2304]

And there sits hope for humanity right there 🙏🏽🌸💖

[@robertoventrillon7624]

Great work and most talented artist. Thank you for the gift of music. "Banjo nerds" the killer line.

[@iblue2963]

This style of music, especially when performed with so much feeling and excellence as it was done here, holds some quality that brings tears to my eyes.

[@nodette123]

Incredible. She's got a bright future!

[@BrandonPetrucci]

Wow just Wow! Just closing my eyes and listening intently, her playing is constant and unflinching and is driving in the spirit and might of an old steam train engine!

[@timmiller9599]

Blown away.....that is God given talent right there....

[@KM-om1dy]

Nora is a gift from God ✨🕊️✨

[@c.jakubowski6549]

If they ever make the book “Where the Crawdads Sing” into a movie, Nora Brown needs to perform the music. Wow. And only 15 years old.

[@marie-claudeschonne3095]

I red it!! It's a bright idea!

[@Fragrantbeard]

They have. I think it comes out in the middle of next year.

[@jameshamre8778]

I enjoyed the performance and appreciated the history explained and the reference to the work of others.

[@allanog12345]

15 years old, a great talent playing banjo and very well spoken. Keep up the great work! I really enjoyed your concert! Thank you so much for sharing such gifts :)

[@brucen4719]

Nora, you are delightful. Love your stories and your music.

[@justinv.1573]

What a well-spoken young lady. Best of luck to you on your journey!

[@niklascole1301]

WE MUST PROTECT HER AT ALL COSTS

[@gastank43]

And destroy her in the process? Not trying to be negative, but it seems like that is what we always do when someone is really talented -> start treating them different. Like their not even people anymore, but rather this weird phenomena. And then to do that do a kid is just bad. Maybe i'm a weird head-space, but i'm sure you know what i mean.

[@margaret6839]

Seriously! no dating, young lady, and no parties, especially in Park Slope.

[@Metal-Possum]

Just let her be.

[@stephenlasko9217]

Awesome young lady

[@jonathanvocke3276]

Yeah Nora!! I'm digging the two finger!

[@KISSMYACE3203]

Man, her rendition of "The Very Day I'm Gone (Rambling Woman)" is so good. I wish it was a separate track as I could listen to it all day. And yes, I know there's a studio version, but I just truly enjoy this version.

[@gabeclark8050]

This is a beautiful video. People talk down on this generation and age so often but there are so many incredible things to bless us now.

[@eliotrandallw]

Can’t stop listening to this! Anyone know the banjo tunings?

[@stephanemercier2997]

C'est magnifique, Nora est fantastique !

[@priscillahussain1722]

This. Is. Everything. I love you, little person! 🥰😍

[@gageiiiiitttt]

This is awesome! It's amazing to hear someone her age keeping the Appalachian songs alive with such a crystalline beauty.

[@loucypher9213]

Well. I am honestly astounded. And as someone watching America's very recent history, from across the Atlantic, it's reassuring to see someone of this age who's so talented, so articulate, interesting and engaged in the country's deeper history and so demonstrative of the barrier-breaking connections that music can create. Thank you, Ms. Brown.