Lianne La Havas: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@benjaminlenglet-ib4dt]

😮

[@so.many.obstacles]

I love the texture of her voice.

[@mutedearthvirgo]

Just cashmere! I wanna wrap up in it and drink hot chocolate with marshmallows

[@lowkey-doki]

+38ktgold so true!

[@Chickenriceandpeas]

+the.phoenix Texture though... I like it!

[@CharlesBrewer03]

+the.phoenix Unique and pleasing voice. Her vibrato is strong and slow, yet her tone is clear and high. It gives a feeling of throat-iness but not.

[@geenatron]

+Charles Brewer I love how she is especially attentive to the dynamics of her voice, knowing when to push and when to hold back juuust a little... She is a world-class musician in so many ways.

[@AmandaAlafita]

I love her backup singer as much as I love her

[@frankigomes8507]

I know right😊

[@michaelryan6342]

such a perfect harmony they produce together!

[@gunnarstenger]

that smokey voice is giving me chills

[@krollpeter]

@ Amanda +1, and the guy on the piano, he's good too. James Wyatt, Frida Mariama Touray, I'll try to remember their names, too. They all 3 together are interesting and sound great. Love it.

[@jojotanify]

Amanda Alafita *singers ;)

[@WomanlyStateofMind]

She has one of those voices that just somehow escapes her mouth. What you hear is so much bigger than what you see.

[@prettyflacko6771]

I agree. It's pretty freakin' amazing!!

[@lydiatesfu6826]

Karen Lum Go Karen Lum! Well put.

[@starlighter3]

well put!

[@tixa1ify]

Karen Lum omg this so true!

[@MrBougeman]

Karen Lum, right and this version is way better than the original, and her voice so much better. Don't understand her actual productions when i hear that kind of live performance.

[@shwasey]

Her voice sounds like love, flowers, and, feminine energy, soul

[@julianlehmannn4778]

That's it... Those humans are a gift from god, i think (for me her voice and those songs remind me of lovely moments in my life )

[@anthonycarey6835]

She sounds like a really good singer dano about the feminine part

[@shwasey]

@@anthonycarey6835 rt you "dano".

[@petervincent9261]

Nicely put

[@katherinedelrosario9271]

the backup singer's smile is too adorable

[@JohannaAFlorez]

I like it when the piano player looks back at her and they sort of make funny faces at each other briefly and she wiggles a bit. It looks like all of them are having a ton of fun together :)

[@christopherdarrah3413]

Frida has her own band in London too

[@AngeliqueGia]

Really?? What is the band called??

[@tcw00]

Gia Rushing Native Dancer :)

[@YallaMiami]

Katherine Del Rosario I didn't like her smile at all!

[@MuriloHoltz]

I find these little npr concerts the best way to be introduced to an artist I was scrolling down the videos and for some reasons I clicked on this one now I'm probably in love.

[@descuartizador51]

Murilo Holtz i

[@EricPerkinsMusic]

She has to be the prettiest woman I have ever seen.

[@tadghmurphy7807]

Yip

[@stevenquintanillaXYZ]

It's uncanny!

[@warrenmorphis4208]

:) then you haven't seen very many women...She's a cutie , but one of billions out here......

[@williamparent4711]

15 yards for unnecessary horniness

[@pradheesandeepana]

Yeah man ❤️

[@Debbus00]

One of the many, many things that amaze me about Lianna is her per-fect pronunciation of every word she sings. You can hear every consonant, every syllable and she uses the accents in her words to add a new layer of rhythm to her songs. It makes me appreciate language even more and it's a rare sound to hear in music these days.

[@TheIsraelMendoza]

It's called _diction_ ... You should listen to the other side of the coin when reggaeton _singers_ talk their lyrics... They can't even do that right!

[@ramasodimalete2699]

Sooo true..🔥🔥

[@aliciademingo7512]

You'd like Regina Spektor, she also has very good diction!

[@elaya4927]

I ' mTOTALLY AGREE WITH YOUR COMMENT 💯% TRUE 🎯🌟🏄🏿😁💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💜🪶

[@elaya4927]

@Debbus00 ✊🏿YOUR COMMENT IS POWERFULL TKS ☮️🙏🏿☮️

[@rachelp9538]

petition for Lianne to release a record of entirely raw versions of literally every song she has ever written

[@senorxcoldhands9671]

Esp green & gold

[@FerdelJarman]

There is something so special about this woman alone with just her voice and her guitar.

[@sinimannerstuff4438]

I don't know how you got on with that but I'll sign it ;-)

[@ClarissaGiles]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS Rachel!!!

[@paulwall8684]

i was wondering if im the only one, thinking that this stuff ist soooo much better than the album... This stuff is very very special

[@ralphbernabe]

Who's the audio engineer? Pay him some good money NPR because the balance of that piano and electric guitar on Unstoppable was amazing.

[@AaronScoones]

+Clement Piano but a bad engineer can destroy great musicianship with a slight turn of the wrong knob. Very much agreed with Ralph, brilliant engineering on this. Credit where it's due.

[@massesesclaves644]

+Ralph Bernabe Good point. This is probably the sonically superior episode to date.

[@franciscosalcido8951]

+Masses Esclaves Leon Bridges session was amazingly engineered also! The engineers they have are spectacular for sure though!

[@arpadelluna]

+Ralph Bernabe I'm listening without looking at the video and the mesh between Lianne and Ms. Touray is so tight. Exciting to hear.

[@nutsackmania]

+Ralph Bernabe they blow it sometimes tho

[@Bethany-o6r]

Lianne and Anderson Paak have the best smiles I've ever seen

[@pradheesandeepana]

Yessss

[@lusciouslyrics]

Bethany Rose Yes Lawd

[@stupidemokid182]

Maybe they should... link up

[@elliextrabarabass6228]

Best teeth in the game! Yes lawd!

[@petervincze7546]

And Cory Henry is in the line of three, i would bet theese people know the mean of love from A to Z

[@Music4all4Music123]

By far the best tiny desk.

[@randomstuffsbr]

Totaly agree!

[@katankapure8728]

Give it it up for James Wyatt on piano and Frida Mariama Touray on backing vocals. Frida is delighted with her co-singer. There's a warmth in the way she smiles at her.

[@goldensunnn554]

thank you for the names, I was trying to figure out who they were!

[@nbatravelguide6113]

So, my son is 2 years old now and he is crazy about Lianne since he was 11 month old... no cartoon or anything else can match her, he just stops anything he's doing to listen to her sing.. HER EVERY SONG!

[@muslimsfortulsigabbard8646]

That's so sweet. I don't have a kid but my future kid is gonna be listening to Lianne whether she/he likes it or not! They better like her or I'll doubt they are mine :D

[@koitsme]

Now I'm about to let my 5yo listen. I don't know if she's heard it or not, but she going to now!!! Thank you!!

[@mimlo7534]

He has excellent musical taste!🎶🎸

[@vic3xog]

thats amazing, he's got good taste!

[@phoebeshabra]

same here! my daughter has been her number one fan since she was may 9 or 10 months old.

[@Verkrustet]

Lord almighty, that voice would melt anyone's heart.

[@marinah7295]

Fooly Cooly she makes my heart go... fooly cooly

[@Vortex-Omnivium]

Fooly Cooly it made me cry

[@YallaMiami]

Fooly Cooly it didn't melt mine!

[@twooks]

Don't Believe anything they tell you you’re a mug then

[@Lengsham]

Ok. I've been listening to this for the past 7 years and nothing comes close to this on Tiny Desk. Only three people performing!

[@Lillahavet]

I too keep coming back, again and again and again.

[@zabuma]

Holy shit she just woke my mind up... Holy shit she's playing in Toronto tonight... HOLY SHIT I need to go...

[@MSIceWiz]

+zabuma dang it, just got home and wasn't aware :(

[@zabuma]

+Tony Lednev I wish I could say she was terrible live, but she wasn't. Friggin I N C R E D I B L E dude, I was vibing out hard during her show. I even stayed back after the show and managed to speak with her (I was a nervous mess lol) for a little and got a picture and autograph!

[@MSIceWiz]

+zabuma Dang that sounds awesome... did she do more of like this NPR set-up (acoustic type) or more of her studio sound?

[@zabuma]

Tony Lednev I'd say it was definitely more unique than her live performance here or a studio sound. She had a full band and sang every song a lot differently than the albums IMO. Also, her voice is a lot more fantastic live than the albums.

[@zabuma]

***** That meant that I didn't want to make the guy feel bad that he was missing out on something awesome, which, unfortunately, he did. Just trying to save feelings my dude.

[@chloe-mariek2488]

Lianne goes all the way to perfection and then back to the human element. Absolute legend.

[@conorhughes6018]

+Chloé-Marie Kikillus What a beautiful and accurate description

[@chloe-mariek2488]

Conor Hughes Thank you (: it's a musical achievement I was first made aware of by Steely Dan talking about the making of their Aja album, so can't take all the credit but glad to pass it on. She's fine example of it.

[@tomweather8887]

Shout out to the pianist hitting those high notes like a champ.

[@annagirs1193]

you hear her smile when she's singing it's so beautiful

[@thvtsmvni]

4 years later and I still have to come back and watch this performance periodically.

[@xPriesti]

for 4 years in my daily playlist, i love it :D

[@Ricardoslips]

I’ve been listening for about 4 days straight.

[@starvox5649]

Same

[@superduperjoi6800]

Same this is what started me on tiny desks

[@Paul99370]

Same

[@ebberz813]

Her vibrato is so perfect. She doesn't force it. Evey note escape her lips with such perfection. Both her pianist and background vocalist are exceptional.

[@HisNameIsUnique]

E. Marie I agree.

[@phillieb30]

E. Marie ...perfectly stated!

[@skinblanketed]

E. Marie John Legend instantly came to mind as I tried to figure out who she reminds me of. They're both such technically perfect, nuanced singers. Those humans open their mouths and velvet comes pouring out.

[@cyyytr0n]

She's one of those people who, when they smile, it feels like their damn SOUL is glowing

[@RJNumber45]

Luc ky ...u said it so well... she's is easily one of the most beautiful sights ive ever seen... if i die and come back as a woman, i wanna look just like her...

[@leob9464]

Shoutout to the pianist. Did a great job and really seems to be enjoying what he is doing.

[@dianehupcey6603]

Found the names for the pianist and back up vocalist in an online article - James Wyatt and Frida Mariama Touray !!

[@mattynorris4849]

It's rare to listen to an artist and think "this person has created her/his perfect sound," but damn, she does it.

[@laurab9867]

Isn't she awesome?

[@YallaMiami]

Laura B not really! 2pac have done the same long time ago

[@mickykwartz5383]

Her backing singer has the most amazing cheek bones

[@lachlanmaclean6506]

took 15 seconds and i already knew i liked her a lot

[@Bepeze]

She's the perfect example of just plain old powerful music and lyrics. No gimmicks. No add-ons. Just music please. Thanks.

[@awesome792]

I will be attending Lianne La Havas' and Leon Bridges concert in 2 days. I cannot wait.

[@ebberz813]

are you going to the clearwater show?

[@joshg2009]

did they play together, or did one open for the other?

[@ebberz813]

Lianne opened for Leon

[@freemanisnow]

Good God, what a line up!

[@awesome792]

Yes, it was amazing. One of the best concerts I have ever attended. I feel blessed to have been in the presence of real music(talent).

[@katl.7586]

Her voice sounds like riding your bike on a sunny afternoon.

[@TheXHEAVENO]

10 months late, but yh so cool and breezy

[@boohoow]

Fun fact: She actually has to keep her eyes closed as much as she does, as not to unintentionally mesmerize people around her with her smile, let alone her singing. Currently, both the UN and NATO recognizes the action, of her making direct eye contact, while smiling a WMD, weapon of mass distraction. Stating, that be she allowed to, on camera maintain eye contact while smiling, AND singing, for more than a couple of seconds, people watching said clip, will be unable to get any work done for at least an hour, locked into a semi vegetative state, with the risk of dehydration, as they watch her again, and again unless someone forcefully removes the victim from the source.

[@ashleymichalski1037]

@@boohoow she really is just amazing all the way around

[@boohoow]

@@ashleymichalski1037 shit, just discovered that she's also made music videos, I mean why wouldn't she have music videos. My heart is beginning to engulf my body, send help

[@nakkadu]

@@boohoow Check out Corrinne Bailey Rae also on this channel

[@Oldysrv]

Im a doctor and maybe its weird but me and my staff find it easier to focus on good music especially these crazy days! So thank u dear !

[@doodiewilliams1433]

I understand

[@heiheiskwan]

immense appreciation to all the medical staff - please stay safe!

[@shanerobertcooperramirez1726]

Oldysrv music is the cure

[@jizmikhunt3912]

You and your staff are heroes. And heroes deserve the best soundtrack.

[@nicolettepaige2790]

Thank you for all you do!

[@neferin]

I come back to this girl year after year. She's just a real cup of tea.

[@dashxnasty]

i feel like i’m drowning in a cloud of ginger and blue

[@MayoRamsey]

it’s time to come back 🌾

[@neferin]

@@MayoRamsey haha thanks :)

[@darkchocolate4643]

@neferin: It's time to come back again. Right, @BestGamerTutorials ? *grin*

[@neferin]

@@darkchocolate4643 I appreciate it haha

[@jordonbrewer2010]

I really appreciate your guy's recording quality. You COULD get away with one fairly cheap cardioid picking up everyone. But you go out of your way to mic every voice and instrument separately, mixing and mastering at different positions in the soundstage. Feels like Tinydesk is someone's passion project. I love this series so much.

[@jordonbrewer2010]

Sidenote, I've fallen in love with this woman.

[@FB-mw5gv]

Josh Rogosin is the man who engineers all tiny desk projects. Credits in description. He defo deserves a Grammy for his engineering imo. He has actually made a few videos on this channel to show his process and tips and tricks. Here's a video of him showing what Mics he uses kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2Gak3xrp99pfLs&app=desktop

[@latenightcashews]

Jordon Brewer i think im not appreciating josh enough. i know nothing about sound mixing and mastering but any of tiny desk concert’s audience can tell that their sound quality is impeccable, whatever set up they use and sound editing they do enhances the musician’s voice, enabling us to hear it crisp and clear, and amplifies the characteristics in each voice so we can hear every twist and turn and projection. it’s indispensable for a musical experience. top notch

[@seppstarthebest]

+1 i watch npr's tiny desks pretty much every day since a couple of years and it's just amazing/incredible how they regularly make the very best recording available... in a one take session?!

[@acharich]

@@FB-mw5gv wow, I need to speak to Josh.. I just wanna talk.. In a good way.. LOL

[@iamwhatiam11]

Dear Tiny Desk Videographer, Those close-ups... thank you. Dear God, Lianne's smile... thank you. Dear Lianne, Those tunes... thank you.

[@RaginYak]

Hahaha.... Best comment so far.

[@MissOJAY]

Lianne is such a music nerd, you can tell in how calculated she is in her vocal delivery. even when she plays guitar, she's cautiously stroking each string for the exact effect for the exact length she wants the note in the air. Love her

[@flala2261]

MissOJAY cool!

[@acharich]

😭

[@bibiremedy]

@MaxamillionGrey it meant enough to get you to make a snide remark.

[@bibiremedy]

@MaxamillionGrey also just so we're clear, Prince, one of the greatest musicians of all time PERIOD, did not work with many people. Guess who he DID work with because of her raw talent? Lianne. Good night.

[@ants9151]

Too much calculation.

[@Beaut_Beau]

Everybody in here talking about Lianne but that pianist looks like he is a wonderful human being, just all the beautiful little expressions he makes thoughout the performance and his soulful, world weary eyes, not mention his incredible piano playing while doing backup vocals also, what a lovely man.

[@william_2934]

Such a cute observation

[@dannymac6368]

Paused it just after the vocal run from around 1:34, then came down to the comments to check. This one was the first I saw; just really wonderful to see someone else appreciate the effort he puts in. 🙂

[@angelmartin7310]

I was wondering if she was singing about him lol

[@simonyricools]

yeah, i loved him.

[@Yoshi-sn4je]

wow she is one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen

[@DanielandEssenceswirl]

It's AhhhRealMonsters she’s so natural with it. That’s what I love about her.

[@gnolo]

My god I was thinking the same, she's a magical creature

[@ayoshutduff]

Her smile is infectious.

[@tomdebomb3757]

I love binge watching Tiny Desk and discovering new artists I’ve never heard of before

[@royalbeauty4287]

Yessssss, I love for itttt

[@antoniapicher9300]

This is happening to me right now! My god why do I see this just now?

[@rrstyles4u]

I totally agree and I will be sending them a donation for that exact reason.

[@upamhandique8773]

..and seeing 'established' artists in a new light..

[@unit2940]

I'm doing the exact same thing :)

[@pepileu2967]

Her voice is like a warm shower in winter days. 💕

[@yzbyz5647]

yup, don’t want it to end!

[@user-xk2st7fd1f]

Seeing how much she enjoys herself when she plays makes her so beautiful I'm not even sure if I'm describing it right but she's a beautiful soul

[@ljd80]

This version of Unstoppable I honestly think changed my life.

[@Jake-io1vu]

Luke Domask It's that first "Mmm", isn't it? So lovely.

[@angelathurman575]

Luke Domask I agree. I absolutely love this version. Gave me goosebumps 😍

[@Reesemuffin]

Think they have similar version on Amazon music. I just bought unstoppable (solo)

[@eduardocunhadecarvalho4778]

My god 5:43 My god fucking damn!!!

[@indigoblues4998]

the real question is what is she speaking about in the song ?

[@maminak100]

Fantastic voices and love the chord progression in Forget...!!!

[@5burowz]

Word

[@ehgabika]

the little “wow” from the audience at 3:39 is really my mood this entire video. I found out about Lianne through her colors performance and I’ve been in love with her music ever since

[@PhilipAdair]

3:29

[@captainnice9698]

Lianne has a most pleasant "way" about her. She seems like a very kind person and I love her voice.

[@acharich]

She really is..!

[@thedouzette4572]

She’s so beautiful, and her voice matches her beauty. Voice smooth like butter.

[@korndud]

tiny desk ruins the studio versions of songs (it's a compliment)

[@55zachman]

I totally agree have always thought that. Especially Mac Miller

[@itsmeeepmeeep]

I always download the songs but am always a little disappointed that they don't sound the same as they do live. They need to release them on iTunes or Spotify!

[@kyriakoskyrousis5052]

Yeah same with Florence+the Machine.

[@glenjnr10]

cough cough *Anderson .Paak* cough cough

[@BrandonMcLeod]

@@glenjnr10 Absolutely! And Tank and the Bangas, Avett Brothers, Andrew Bird, and Monika too!

[@everaced]

Her vocal control throughout the session and especially the last song is pure magic. And whilst playing the guitar as well, I'm floored

[@starspain1]

I dont't know what it is, but the NPR tiny desk concerts bring out the best in some of the performers. Here's another example. Thank you NPR and all the artists!.

[@jamesyoon6198]

If I had her voice, I'd never stop singing!

[@kittehhatetube]

Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin Knight this man, now!

[@madage1816]

Not many ppl understand - thanks for that comment :*

[@lucarousseau4619]

My man’s dynamic volume control makes each npr album worthy

[@RicardoErick1]

All "NPR tiny desk" are incredible well recorded indeed!

[@bootloops6410]

I love most of these artists on Tiny Desk, but the engineer stars in all of them. Always a cut above.

[@emeriscottii409]

💯🎶💯🎶💯🎶👏🏽🙌🏽💪🏽💯🔥🔥!

[@djsemajiv7137]

This mic is everything. It picks up anything. You can’t think too loud or it’d pick that too. Jeez 🔥

[@JenniferJChung]

She is the truth. And her bg vocalist is bae as well.

[@danvigneau]

i love the audible "wow" from a woman when they finish the first song

[@nobodyknew]

agreed!!!!

[@ScreamGeronimo]

Fax.

[@LetsBendReality]

JenniferJChung so glad I just stumbled on your page you little mastermind of musical melodies making magical movements in MY EAR!! #SoSubscribed Rock on and hope to see you live one day! ✌🏾🙏🏿✌🏾

[@katialvarez6598]

JenniferJChung iijlöo

[@GFraga-dk2hq]

NPR you´re something like a source of endless joy.

[@DtMcNulty12]

After several playthroughs, I think I can say with confidence that this is my favorite/ the best (imo) tiny desk I've ever seen. Her back-up singer's blend of humility and pure power is amazing to behold

[@datkedz4167]

Danny McNulty She makes my top 5 definitely

[@michaelgeedee]

this women is the definition of beautiful in and out.

[@soyborne.bornmadeandundone1342]

Great singing... Great song writing... Great playing... She's got it all lol. Luuuckyyy

[@drew9453]

WHOAAAAAA... her voice is amazing. If you haven't listened to this with headphones yet, go get some, sit in the grass somewhere...... and feel life

[@latenightcashews]

Andrew Rodriguez BRB GONNA DO JUST THAT

[@zuluau]

word !! funny ive been doing this for a while now!!!

[@DeerEyesFlying]

this is all i want.... i can't wait to do this.. // something similar.. i just want to feel life (again) so badly. this is a lovely idea.

[@elishamuwanga1786]

Their chemistry as all their voices blend with the instruments not to mention the gentle dancing. It’s all so magical.😭😭🤗

[@nizzaz]

I know right? They were touched by God's grace here :)

[@ShatteredDiscoBall]

I always revisit this every once in a while. It never gets old!

[@gizzyhohepa]

ShatteredDiscoBall same 😊

[@saoirsemendel6481]

me too! It's so beautiful.

[@asdfghjkl117]

Tiny Desk is where sub-par vocalists can't hide. Too intimate, too raw, too in your face. It is however just another venue for someone Lianne. Few vocalists can hit a note and be 100% in tune the second the note is released and maintain the pitch throughout, with or without the help of a vibrato. Most vocalists who have this kind of control and accuracy often developed the ability from playing and mastering an instrument in addition to their voice. Leanne is clearly no exception. She is truly Exceptional!

[@TheseOpenRoads]

I've never fallen in love with someone because of a KZbin video before.

[@michaelryan6342]

you need to look up her take away show. walking thru the streets of Paris playing her guitar. so lovely!

[@Maxbeanbag]

She is truly beautiful. Its hard not to fall for someone who bares their soul so faithfully

[@joseoustephaniegautier9881]

+Michael Ryan clearly !!!! In Paris its waouuuu

[@britts6013]

...its not a youtube vidoe its a npr tiny desk concert

[@Lifeisarbitrary]

It's so funny because as soon as I saw this video I said the exactly the same thing. There is something so beautiful and intoxicating about her.

[@alfonshomac]

she's living art. They are. I'm enjoying imagining the vibration from her voice on her body. Almost can't believe it.

[@kaysinger6960]

and then i said Ding ding ding!

[@GabrielleEvaLondon]

Prince loved her and it's easy to see why! I've seen her live, it was amazing!

[@39JayL]

Prince had such good musical taste. How did you learn that he loved her?

[@frankwolftown]

The Prince seal of approval.

[@jennifers4423]

I just listened to Adam Buxtons podcast and she was being interviewed and mentioned Prince called her and that was the start of their friendship!

[@truthlivingetc88]

where did she learn to do this please ? how do people do this ?

[@motherteresification]

It's true. I do love her.

[@LatinGirl1993]

She had just a pianist and a guitar for this entire concert! You don't need a lot when you are this talented!!

[@2020NTG]

Lianne is new to me, but her vibe is familiar... "unstoppable". Gotta love these Tiny Desk gems!

[@WLOMA]

+NikolaTeslasGhost "Tiny Desk gems!" True !

[@renekitty2]

+NikolaTeslasGhost Yes "Tiny Desk gems" couldn't have said that better myself

[@JoshSchottMusic]

So many feels I didn't even know existed. She is phenomenal.

[@thatdopekiddcasper]

She's so beautiful god

[@paardensikkeneur7001]

i think we all did :)

[@Maxbeanbag]

I fall in love with her everytime I watch this video

[@dtwbuilds]

I listen to a wide variety of music, and discovered her about a month or two ago from a song from her album that just dropped, "Lianna La Havas" and absolutely just fell in love with her and her voice immediately. No idea why she isn't more known than she already is.

[@wsdmrtst]

Me too!!! Wow wow wow! When I listen to her I feel like I’m on the breezy beach in Brazil

[@guasabara]

Her live performances are waaaaaay better than her studio EP, honestly. Not saying her EP is bad, on the contrary, it's phenomenal. But her performances are so natural and the sound is so much richer. The two other musicians with her are incredible, too. They really enhance the whole thing.

[@Sassmouth4.0]

afroPunk Performance was THE BEST!

[@jotapeaheff]

Her backing vocal name is Frida and she is a singer as well. And a good one, by the way ^-^

[@jotapeaheff]

True!

[@youLOVEus2010]

Yesssss!! I have saw her twice and I was blown away both times 👏🏾

[@majesticcasual]

Saw her solo acoustic show at ADE this year... Absolutely stunning!

[@emmanueloluga9770]

Majestic Casual ofc the majestic ONE is here

[@emmanueloluga9770]

Majestic Casual you opened me to a whole world of fantastic music years ago

[@Horacioolozoya]

Same here

[@marvinduncan5832]

Majestic Casual OMG it's one of my other favorite channels on my new favorite! hi there ☺️

[@enlightenedlotus336]

Knew i would find you here

[@ConnorTaylor17]

i wanna see leon bridges and lianne LaHavas do a Duo, make it happen NPR!

[@spacebrain1991]

+connor taylor so funny, I said the same thing on NPR's facebook post without seeing your comment!

[@ConnorTaylor17]

spacebrain1991 wow what a coincidence!

[@ashleywinnop5108]

+connor taylor YES.

[@ConnorTaylor17]

let's make it happen, tweet it guys! #Lianne&LeonDuo !!!!

[@AlienGraffiti]

+connor taylor Damn that would be amazinggg

[@richmayson738]

Finally watched this concert after scrolling past it for the last few years. MAN I was missing out!! She’s flat-out GOOD!! I’ve been on a Lianne kick for the last few days. No bad songs! I just wish I would stop discovering these artists on Tiny Desk because I really believe these versions are better than the studio versions, am I the only one that feels this way??

[@plaindonut7145]

I do! Tiny Desk on Spotify 😁

[@doubleagaming554]

I agree, What you dont do in this concert is one of the best songs ive ever heard, the studio version just isn't the same

[@kari_sims]

She's extremely talented, as a long time fan of hers my only complaint is that she can take quite a while to release something, but it's totally worth the wait! Her albums are golden from start to finish.

[@KJBreezy21]

She does have a couple of acoustic EPs of some of her album cuts that are really good. ‘Courage’ and ‘Midnight’ acoustic are the jams

[@dropelaves]

Nope. Lot of these artists I find out about in here are pretty much spoiled from then on. It's both a blessing and a curse

[@MacMalte]

i love when she sings along only with 1-2 instruments. her voice speaks for itself ;-) have a nice sunday morning everyone

[@kristinarae]

Frida, that harmony is spot on!

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

Who is Frida? :)

[@saraforgues4424]

The back vocalist :)

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

Ah ok, thank you! :)

[@acharich]

💯💯💯 What's her surname..?

[@leroyrodriguez]

@@acharich kahlo

[@Zunaira]

Clicked on the vid cuz I thought her outfit was cute. Stayed cuz her voice sounds like a magical fairies.

[@jenniferlaprees1985]

Hahaha ikr

[@kiwipalace]

same! shes so cute

[@soultrustrecords9961]

isnt her outfit the best?

[@Mariaacetica]

Same here!

[@froggo7215]

Same :)

[@nondon3991]

The perfect version of Forget. Absolutely incredible

[@G33KST4R]

I sounds like her voice comes from an ethereal dimension. So beautiful.

[@acharich]

!!!!!

[@marysiablandzi9264]

The background singer is also amazing, she’s always exactly on point! ♥️

[@MegaJoshgibson]

"I've been saving all my time so I can spend it all on you." What a cute thing to say.

[@VeritableSmorgasbord]

+Keith Turner// Reminds me of - "If we've got heartbeats to spend, I'm gonna spend my night cashing them in" from Nicole Atkins. It was through Nicole's twitter that I heard of Lianne La Havas! the ciiiiiiiiircle of life.

[@melissabutler6276]

Best tiny desk performance! Her voice is pure butter. I NEED to see her live

[@jhersonlopez9220]

all these npr sessions make me feel like i'm discovering a whole new world of sweet and delicious music

[@phinehastaylor6964]

Is it a coincidence that these beautiful souls and beautiful voices are contained within these beautiful bodies and pretty faces?

[@StephonST]

Props to the background singer and pianist!

[@MarianissCF]

This is one my favorite Tiny Desk Concerts ! Lianne's songs are amazing and tremendously underrated

[@mrharvest]

In a way I hate this Tiny Desk. Because this sounds better than any of her albums. Her voice and style is perfect for the format.

[@annemorrissey7372]

@@mrharvest yes I tried to share songs individually by finding copies on KZbin but none compare to this recording!!!

[@sleepynori8819]

@@mrharvest i totally agree! She sounds amazing live and I feel like its so hard to come by these days

[@dalicloud9]

wowed, entirely. she has the most perfect smile i've ever seen. forget is amazing.

[@d_no_allyn_86]

So gorgeous. I think maybe the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. It's not of this Earth.

[@RileyKohler]

she is sunshine incarnate

[@TerresEndormies]

I am watching this for probably the 50th time. There are so many wonderful things, and I'm caught between wanting to talk about the musics... there are little gems hiding in here and I come back for ideas about how to play, how to think about melody... and then she smiles and the brain just stops... when was the last time I saw someone show that much joy just... singing? So this is just to say. Thank you, Lianne, James, Frida. This is.. so much. Cannot express.

[@DeadVoltage1]

Criminally underrated.

[@salliemae9284]

DeadVoltage1 .Yes.I discovered her by accident singing Midnight and when I searched her she has already made Albums and Prince loved her talents too.Yes it's insane why this amazing talents is not World Wide Known.

[@claytonnolan8101]

How is the sound so polished in these NPR tiny desk concerts. They all sound almost too good to be real.

[@karlmarx809]

Helps when you invite extremely talented musicians

[@acharich]

Bruh.. Completely on point sound..! 😭

[@allenklingsporn6993]

It also helps that they mic every voice and instrument and then have an extremely talented sound engineer mix and master the tracks, but of course, having talented artists is obviously a prerequisite.

[@ayorkii]

Its the size of the desk ... the smaller the desk the better the sound.

[@DLAsmash]

Her voice sounds like a smile after an unexpected compliment.

[@marcosestrada3341]

KradenEPC that is by far, the most beautiful description of a physical emotion.

[@thordibrasil5388]

well said.

[@hereb4youtube523]

Agreed

[@Quarksi]

That's so accurate. Damn, hope you're a writer because that's talent.

[@wewentolentino]

You described her voice perfectly. Ive been looking for that!! Thanks mate

[@jewcyj67]

Just discovered this magnificent jewel of a entertaininer! Why do my eyes tear up while I listen to her angelic voice? Hope that she knows how she has made my heart happy! Continue young lady!!

[@davidwave4]

She's just perfect.

[@michaelalvear]

I love this woman! She can literally make me go from a smile to head in hands crying. No one like her.

[@emanitaylor3479]

her voice is just heavenly. it is beautiful that I'm in utter awe every time she sings. Like this is real. Her voice is real. I would love to see her live.

[@piperpilot26]

"Real" is not something easily found, especially in commercially successful music and pop music. When you do find it, you hold on to it for dear life.

[@Beaut_Beau]

Imagine waking up every morning to that beautiful smile...

[@Joem-hz3bl]

love that voice, love that smile, love the piano player, love the back up singer

[@nathanielharrison4396]

Got the chance to meet her at Glastonbury a few years back. She was just as lovely as she seemed. Even more so in real life.

[@daR2daO2daZ]

+Nathaniel Harrison Completely agree Met her in Nashville a couple of years back Looking forward to another opportunity in the ATL soon

[@lizzetter]

I love her mustard jacket

[@Thezurk123]

mr too

[@augustosarmentodeoliveira3023]

that's one of the benefits of being black. I'm white as fuck and that would look ridiculous on me

[@andreanaabigail2352]

White and would rock it. style is on POINT

[@liluhaas]

das me I don't know why this made me laugh

[@HappyChayLiving]

😊I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE LOVING IT AS MUCH AS HER VOICE.🙌🏿