ALA.NI: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@thechandman11]

The personality and comfort she displayed while performing is perfect. She is a real talent.

[@sandras2624]

i know. so magical.

[@ArtleyDraws]

She's so charismatic and has a voice of a princess! What's not to love?

[@Bestyboy246]

Her emotive voice, facial expressions and clear diction would lend themselves nicely to musicals

[@JS-ym1tp]

Eric B you're so right

[@moutonvincent]

What an artist. What an expression. What a voice. Keep turning back to this session. So underrated.

[@artisankatstudios7902]

'It's old fashion, etc etc etc' She has a fantastic voice and a fantastic talent. If some people want to complain about it being 'gimmicky', then open your ears and really hear her talent. If you still don't like it, then it's your right. But to whine here about NPR and Tiny Desk not 'being on the edge', go define it and then make your own videos if you feel 'the edge' is not being represented. The rest of us can just sit back and enjoy this wonderful music.

[@poppysilk365]

Artisankat Studios thank you. Finally someone said it

[@Vinylsearch]

Artisankat, I am amazed at her talent, the voice, the body movements and face expression and since she wrote these songs her songwriting talents as well. I have scanned You Tube to watch her best videos. I have found this incredible performance which I like to share with you. The last song Darkness at Noon is unreal how she ends it. I totally agree with your comments. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqu9dX6Jhc59f5o

[@MistressOP]

im confused. what is not authentic about her?

[@kmartmtb2965]

You a fuck boi

[@karmaloe2688]

She gives off off such a happy energy. I was wonderful to see and listen to.

[@FlorenceW101]

Wow her voice is so elegant and beautiful.

[@mimiisanalien_]

Her voice really reminds of a mix between Snow White and Aurora (Sleeping Beauty). She's really a Disney princess.

[@juliamencia1999]

i came here to make the same comment haha

[@imoka6682]

Melancolia, love, freakyness, smartness, sophisticated... she inspires so much

[@daveyr8389]

Just exposed to ALA.NI and I am absolutely obsessed - who else actually sounds like this? No one. Simply amazing.

[@theonlyredspecial]

Beautiful. Wonderfully talented. Great guitar arrangement too, you can see him playing off her as he watches...

[@dantquonesejeffrey3655]

I Love It.. Her Voice Is Very Unique & Refreshing.. Can Listen To This All Day 💜

[@NotRightMusic]

Subtle, patient, and beautiful! Love it!

[@Peighter]

The Mic was already a sign that this was going to be JAZZY.... so smooth

[@jgurney316]

Incredible! Infectious smile and delightful sound.

[@haricotsvert]

on top of a beautiful voice and person, charisma, she also comes across to me as someone who knows who she is and has the conviction and self-confidence to pursue it. that's so amazing. 6 years later still come back to this set. thanks so much tiny desk

[@suegha]

I love NPR tiny desk concerts! They never cease to amaze!

[@peanutbutterjellyfish2665]

Listening to this for the third time. I can't stop!!!

[@lazarddiankson1400]

She's very old school her style reminds me of 50s music! Very accomplished performance. You can tell she really 'feels' the music, her expressions just says it all.

[@sallysson]

Do Not Judge a Book By It's Cover!!! I was not expecting that sound form that body. Tiny Desk may be my favorite National treasure.

[@voodoochile4147]

The melody of Darkness at Noon really is enchanting. ❤️

[@edwarddodge7937]

My Top-5 NPR Tiny Desks list always includes this performance. Surprising it hasn't garnered millions of views by now.

[@franzferdinandable]

in two words.... "absolutely mesmerizing"

[@oliverzemo3936]

Truly impressive song writing and performance

[@BarakaKaseko]

That ribbon mic is doing the lord's work. My god.

[@edwardprice140]

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[@vanessagang8079]

The magic of our heart's voice....this inspires my horizons for today....

[@brandtendu]

She sings so effortlessly. She very much into the moment. It's beautiful. Spellbound. Claps.

[@Gr33nRach]

I ended up here because I came across her video for the song from you tube 4 years ago and catch a cherry blossom has been ear worming away ever since.

[@WorldWideWong]

wow, this woman has the voice to put you to sleep or make you dance. her voice sounds like it would fit well in BioShock games. also, happy belated birthday, Marvin!

[@jephthahrehoboth8258]

This is pure bliss. Lovely voice, wonderful arrangements, took me back to an era of pure sound. Thank you NPR for bringing gems like ALA.NI to life. Thank you.

[@victoriaSantorsiero]

her voice is so calming i love it

[@pablovazquez7683]

What a beautiful voice of Ala.Ni. She is angelical! You started my day in heaven. No worries, no stress, just joy, and happiness. Thank you!

[@GGGrono]

It sounds like an absolutely amazing studio record.. this is the pure magic of the voice! Thank you )

[@emidos]

She's an angel !

[@HeltonTonPaiva]

Nice voice... Stunning voice!! What a great show! Amazing!

[@amyhalio1495]

What a talent! Beautiful.

[@JeanGabrielTORDJMAN]

La plus belle voix actuelle, la plus belle personne , la plus belle expression, la beauté ... je l’adore

[@christina-kd1dp]

she's a little bit magical.

[@powerbottomboat]

A little bit of an understatement.

[@aliciamercado5316]

victoriaRobyn Indeed. She IS magic

[@mtiedemann11]

Christina Donisch a lot a bit

[@thorebpted]

One of my questions is, did she bring the ribbon mic or did they hear her voice and say we need to get this mic? Either way a perfect choice.

[@voodoochile4147]

thorebpted Funny I read your comment before I read the description box. It says she brings the mic with her wherever she performs.

[@guillaumenash6999]

It is her mic 😉

[@codypower4298]

as someone who wished he could have seen thirties and forties singers live, I genuinely appreciate this

[@ScratchyHumanBeatboxArchives]

So wholesome ! Amazing voice & personality. I loved touring with her !

[@anthoni426]

The first second she started singing, I thought "1920's jazz lounge". She is so cool. I actually dropped my jaw and thought "WHAT IS THIS VOICE!?!" She is so awesome! I love the spread of music they have. The last one I listened to was DJ Premier. It is very interesting.

[@Apo023]

on first tone my mouth dropped 😀 what a classic voice, it melts my soul

[@lilastreeter4004]

Legend.

[@ejicon3099]

Great session. Loved Ving Rhames on that beautiful Gibson.

[@nerodiamante9441]

Beautiful

[@keithbate9405]

Have liked her for years but was not aware of this performance until today ! A throw back but a great talent . Her 2019 album was one of my favs from last year . " Papa " one of the tracks of the year.

[@rogerblackburn2477]

Came to her voice through the film The Bookshop. Anyone remember Barney Kessellbacking Julie London. I could Cry me a River over ALA.NI

[@lardedarde]

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[@starbabi77]

What a gift.....such a captivating sound....and so what it's an old sound....not everyone can sing this style

[@Ohithinktheylikegi]

Woooow. Bringing back the roots of rock'n'roll with a lovely effortlessness. I'm shook.

[@juancarlosmendoza2682]

the guitar guy is like a man fighting for for what he wants .. he........ wants that ... I mean he wants her to feel .................. and she is feeling ... amazing...... ( guitar man .. ur eyes say everything .. I know... good job my freind

[@davidhough2912]

What a wonderful and expressive voice.....singing some songs on a lovely, gentle film- The Bookshop.

[@JillianGreen]

Love his Tiny Desk concert, beautiful voice!

[@sibongisenintuli9121]

this is really good music sister we see and love you

[@blazekdb1]

Truly #AMAZING #TALENT!! What a #GODSEND, her voice puts chills all over my body, plus she has a very beautiful #PERSONALITY!! First thing I've seen on the Internet this Sunday morning, and I must say that with her singing and my hazelnut coffee, I am in true #BLISS!! Thank you @NPRMUSIC and keep 'em coming! I especially love the ending when she sings Happy Birthday to the guitarist!! That shows a lot about the type of person she is....beautiful through and through! So very glad that I gave it a listen/view, which I initially wasn't going to, since I was in search of different genre of music this morning!! What a great addition, I now have to my music collection!! #STOKED!!

[@lardedarde]

Your words made me cry xxx thank you for sharing xxx

[@Pauliiluap123]

an enticing sound ... reminds me of a soft warm chocolate chip cookie ... soothing and reminds me of home ^-^

[@Torianajazel]

Dope voice. Very unique

[@billiesound1788]

*sighs* Time traveling, story telling, makes my heart melt. Her voice caressed my soul...Gahh *turns to puddle.

[@sandras2624]

i have had this opinion for a while now, and darkness at noon (the last song she sings here) can be one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard. she is so amazing.

[@zeven1796]

Just the first note and Im like holyyy .... that was beautiful. Also, she looks like the black version of Nicole Scherzinger

[@Ronniekingnetwork]

She does

[@TheJeremyPaul]

@Mariana not even, Nicole Scherzingers dad is filipino and her mom is hawaiian/ukrainian 😂

[@AH-nv1zr]

I wish I was as happy as her

[@achasilas6535]

Wow so smooth

[@feliciakenny5152]

Never heard of her until yesterday when she did a free outdoor concert at nyc Lincoln center she is wonderful her Voice is like silk

[@juanjoli]

if in doubt, Go to @15:37 Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@jota3979]

Such delight the music brings for her it makes me smile with joy

[@mehappy17]

That “Hello” when the phone rings was amazing!

[@hugo54758]

Thank you for this special moment. I particularly enjoyed what was unexpected!

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Stunning!

[@kdbass]

It's amazing

[@pulqueyblues]

Amazing! Best session i've heard in weeks.

[@slightlysoulfulspatula]

Beautiful music and performance!

[@victoriaSantorsiero]

she has the voice of a disney princess

[@DavinciTheChosenOne]

absolutely beautiful, this is so amazing, thank you.

[@Daniharpsur]

Sencillamente maravilloso! Muchas Gracias!

[@andrewv.157]

Amazing

[@OccamsLaser1]

This is a master vocalist, she has near perfect control of her instrument.

[@maxwellzwi]

What a beautiful voice, great projection it does not howl at you its pure its pure

[@cyberT3000]

Wow, how stunning

[@sergyvolodimirov3153]

Nicely,beautify!thank's NRP for your job-great working for all progress peoples.VeryNeed so format.looking and hearing with enjoy .!

[@duraznus]

amazing voice

[@MickayG]

Wow, very classical... jazzy... and a bit 'Disney' weirdly enough... with her voice I hear her doing the voice and singing for a classic Disney princess. She's like a mix between Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Julie Andrews.

[@godscissorer]

Julie Andrews but Etta?

[@jeanemile3702]

an amazing and engaging artist.

[@stephenfurlong7505]

Gives me shivers... Just like Billie.. :-)

[@raiavomwaldesrand1928]

Just beautiful

[@teeyateeyah233]

woahhhh she has that jazz voice

[@hdm.carvalho337]

Why she's not more recognize?? What a fcking voice dudes!!! This is music, this is feeling, this is message and emotion!! Love her!

[@MrBones-vb5uq]

Just such angelic tones!

[@danielmohammad90]

Hah the feels, so soothing 😍💕

[@kristinap5784]

She is ethereal

[@ScoobRob511]

love this

[@cedrica08]

She is so dope 🤦🏾🙌🏾

[@dimitrafoteinopoulou7460]

Beautiful!

[@antonioponcedeleon2189]

masterful voice control... combined with the ribbon mic gives it a beautiful tone reminiscent of Lady Day.

[@analucialagos5390]

She sounds like Aurora from Sleeping Beauty :) Same kinda soft vibrato :)

[@VioLynne]

SO much! I was listening to this on a playlist while studying and had to go open the tab to see who was singing because I couldn't stop picturing 50s Disney movie princesses, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty (1959) is right on the memory money, thank you for placing it for me! That soft slow vibrato is so distinctive and beautiful, I wonder how much of a difference the old school RCA ribbon mic makes to the feeling of being transported in time? I wish I could hear a side by side comparison with a modern mic...

[@iMandyHere]

Truly magical.

[@walkingmemo.traveldiary7195]

Fantastic, loving it to bits !!!

[@midwestfisherman]

Beautiful and angelic!

[@JijiFBR95]

Wow just wow!!

[@tkjordan1376]

YES this tiny desk is a miracle!!