La Santa Cecilia: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

La Santa Cecilia spreads joy every time its members plug in to do a show. They do it one dance step at a time, with cumbias, corridos, elegant mambos and plain old rock 'n' roll.
I first saw La Santa Cecilia perform in an Austin, Texas, parking lot about five years ago. As all great bands do, it showcased an It Factor that has only intensified as the L.A.-based, Mexican-American group works tirelessly to perfect its musical vision.
The video here provides just a hint of the band's dynamic live shows, albeit a spectacular one. No matter how small the device you use to watch this, the songs ought to have a significant impact on your personal joy meter. A bailar! --FELIX CONTRERAS
Set List
"Falling"
"Ice El Hielo"
"Monedita"
Credits
Producers: Felix Contreras, Denise DeBelius; Editor: Gabriella Garcia-Pardo; Audio Engineer: Kevin Wait; Videographers: Denise DeBelius, Becky Harlan, Abbey Oldham; photo by Meredith Rizzo/NPR

[@josephbaker3966]

It’s been 9 years NPR let’s bring them back please!!!!

[@cifuentesjulieth]

I cannot get over the power and passion of her voice. I'm right?

[@anabelharos643]

you are right

[@punkobrero]

Escriba en español.

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

@@punkobrero Ok Presi

[@5k33k]

Since it isn't already listed here, the names of the musicians are: Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez - Vocals Jose "Pepe" Carlos - Accordion/Guitar Miguel "Oso" Ramirez - Conga Alex Bendaña - Bass Andres Torres - Drums Set Marco Sandoval - Guitar

[@showstoper9227]

Es el 2024 y todavia veo este video. Me encanta la santa cecilia. Mucho amor desde Puerto rico

[@MrBrunigno]

Estoy llorando otra vez.. I knew this was going to happen as soon I saw those eyes, her energy, her aura..the all band.. this sounds and feels AWESOME!! GRACIAS 🫂

[@low187urass]

My god how far they’ve come. I remember when they used to sing at the Placita Olvera in DT Los Angeles. I couldn’t have been older than 9. And I remember I used to just sit a watch them perform for everybody passing by.

[@xiodaninarvaez8060]

No because dame i thank my dad for showing me beautiful music like hers my dad knows her and her band very well we attended most of their shows and it’s so great to see how far they’ve come truly heart warming and so proud for them and the community

[@Ptofux3]

The person at NPR who spoke out for this band needs a medal, raise, new desk, and so much more. I am happy being here hearing this 'close to home' sound.

[@PurpleEmma05]

This woman is so strong and beautiful. The way she tears up a bit after the second song... She's truly feeling the words as she sings. I am so moved. You go girl.

[@619StangCali]

Seriously! ❤️

[@erwinsuazo4188]

The song is about separation of children from their families.

[@ecreissen2916]

La Marisoul has the ability to create dialogue through her voice and lyrics. So happy to see this video, it is very, very touching, inspirational and uplifting.

[@miriam-dz2yv]

I had a lump in my throat while they played "ICE, el Hielo" and then I saw tears coming out of Marisoul's eyes. Omgggg who's cutting onions?! 😢

[@loraleeneg9839]

Her voice💕 this band's vibe 💕

[@manuribeiro2617]

Sou brasileira, mas minha alma ama canções em espanhol. Esse é um grupo muito especial para mim. 👏👏👏

[@Nubia6]

E a minha ama canções em português 😉

[@erikavarela7539]

UNA PROPUESTA FRESCA Y ORIGINAL. LA CANTANTE ES ADEMÁS LO QUE YO CONSIDERO UNA MUJER HERMOSA EN TODOS LOS SENTIDOS.

[@benjaminllamas3916]

Pues fisicamente no es hermosa, no hace falta ser politicamente correctos, ya estamos hartos de esa hipocresía (sin embargo si que es muy talentosa).

[@karengloria3536]

Por supuesto que la chica es hermosa, dejense de estupideces de lo políticamente correcto, que no se ajuste a los estándares de belleza occidentales es otra cosa. Ridículos.

[@yubralbayona8929]

Es bien hermosa ❤🥰 y su voz, uff 🥰

[@MarielaVegaH]

@@benjaminllamas3916 Claro que es hermosa, has visto sus ojos, su pelo? su tono de piel? OMG es hermosa. Nada mas no es parecida a una modelo, pero por favor, que si es hermosa.

[@benjaminllamas3916]

@@MarielaVegaH pues no por qué repitas mil veces una mentira se vuelve realidad. Te puedes engañar sola, ser políticamente correcta o mamá cuerva, pero la realidad es objetiva y el color de piel nada tiene que ver tampoco, no hay que ser racistas que hasta personas con vitíligo, blancas o morenas pueden o no ser hermosas.

[@guatamabuddha]

We, in Texas, resonate to your heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing melodies! Muchas gracias!

[@denissegiron7423]

THAT VOICE.

[@wilsonisaza8755]

Muy bacana esta fusion musical!! Quede encantado con la voz de esta mujer. Cascadas de escalofrios me hicieron sentir desde el primer segundo. MUCHAS GRACIAS!

[@1967insuranceguy]

Wow... You making an impact on the other side of the world! New Zealand loves you!

[@JavierMendez-kl1op]

Bryan Tucker i

[@platon2653]

Marisol, es un agasajo escuchar tu voz,y soy feliz por lo q as logrado. Los escuchaba en un programa de radio hace tiempo y ahora veo q an ido escalando(felicidades) uds. Son la voz de tantos inmigrantes sedientos de justicia. Bendiciones

[@mariasoledadveggiani3096]

Hola.

[@chachadelrio]

Tejiendo con lindo y suave orgullo la nueva cultura de America. Adelante Santa Cecilia!!!

[@JorgeFerreira-cf1lc]

She totally broke me. A thousand blessings to you all.

[@enrisalazar9485]

blues,raíces latinas norteñas con creatividad,emotividad, felicidades.

[@DaniLong]

Late to the game, but SOOOO glad to have discovered La Santa Cecilia. If I could sing worth a darn, it'd be with a voice like Marisol's.

[@josemarquez1977]

Chulada de música para el alma!!!

[@joemurray2523]

Cant believe I have only just seen this.. that bassist deserves some serious recognition!

[@victoriasmith4208]

Ice el hielo, got me so emotional, first time I ever heard that song .... you guys are so talented, what else can we expect coming from Tiny desk

[@ninahart8872]

What a beautiful band! So much love between them too. LOVE!

[@nessasev]

I love her unique style!!! This is a lovely blend of genres!!!

[@64MrDanny]

I LOVE YOUR SOUND,,, STYLE,,, AND WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY,,, YOU FEEL LIKE FAMILY,,, AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE HEARD YOUR MUSIC,,, GOD BLESS YOU ALL,,, BIG THUMBS UP!...;D

[@valeriamoreno5017]

Yei amo que bonita voz que bonita banda, que orgullosa de ver cómo una mujer tiene esa fuerza, esa confianza ❤

[@carolinaaaaaaaaaaaag]

The second song, Ice El Hielo, touched my soul. Thank you.

[@javiermagos3483]

Love la Santa Cecilia.

[@karlanavarro1830]

Benissimos todos los musicos! Viva La Santa Cecilia!🎉

[@oscarjbautista8959]

A la Santa Cecilia la descubri por cierta pelicula animada de Disney, pero llevaba toda la vida esperandola. Y no lo sabia. Que hermosa joya!

[@luismanuelchavarrochavarro6517]

No me canso de verla, escucharla, es tremenda!

[@Hectorbluenote]

Buenísima fusión, me encanta como te expresas cantando, se nota cuando los temas que cantas te tocan directamente el alma!... Congratulations!!"

[@desdermoaner809]

simply brilliant music and musicians you have raised the temperature on a UK winters day all the best with spreading your gospel Santa Cecilia

[@godinez920]

Strong and beautiful!!! Thank You for sharing your beautiful voice with the world. Muchas Gracias y que DIOS te de muchas mas éxitos

[@RebelliousLawyer]

What a lovely voice and a beautiful person.

[@biondipepe]

these guys are great. Pure soul and heart behind their music! Love them, thanks for your music.

[@analr7569]

Hermoso!!! La Santa Cecilia merece más publicidad son excelentes

[@gustavo78]

Beautiful performance, music is awesome and authentic, she sings and speaks from the heart. Mil saludos a la banda de un hermano Colombiano que vive en GA. Sigan haciendo el mundo mas feliz con su musica.

[@pilarvaldivia6269]

Me encantó en especial la última canción.

[@SGVFOOTBALL]

La Santa Cecilia, it seems like you guys have made it out of the barrio!!! I remember going to the small little venues now I have seen you guys on TV, in San Francisco, all over the place. Hopefully you guys will continue to expand and prosper!!! Good Luck.

[@dianacarolinasuarez1548]

que bonito!! el hielo me encanto!

[@alejandroespinosa7085]

No puedo escuchar a Marisoul sin recordar a la monumental Toña la Negra, gran interprete de Agustin Lara y muchos otros genios de la musica. I cant listen to marisoul without thinking about the great singer Toña la negra

[@zakcoding2621]

I am addicted to tiny desk.

[@davidgarciagranda8870]

Me too, man!

[@saby7]

I really love NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert. From Adele, to Hozier, to La Santa Cecilia and all of those awesome artists in between. I'm just addicted to this! THANKS NPR!!

[@manuelhuerta1422]

En la mezcla esta la pureza ya lo habían dicho por ahí pero aquí se confirma, hermosa voz, excelente tema un poquito de luz en la obscuridad, buena música ánimo santa Cecilia es 2019 hoy mas que nunca ocupamos esto!!!!

[@dezz22711]

Bring them again!

[@reneisraelmaciaspimienta2347]

que pinche vocesotaaaaaaaaa, me encanta su timbre ! me inspiran !!!!

[@jamesa.rodriguez8598]

Diós bendiga todo! Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@fabybland]

¡Qué hermosura "ice"!

[@angelinehernandez4838]

makes me want to cry it's so powerful. she feels every word she sings. orale !

[@gisepadilla]

Que increibles!!! Esa mujer tiene una voz maravillosa!!!!!

[@I_amsoprecious]

Such a great surprise! I first heard La Santa Cecilia at SF's Stern Grove and they were awesome... and so nice. Thanks NPRMusic for highlighting ugh a great group!

[@g.vazquez7912]

Me tocan la piel y lo de más adentro. Gracias Santa Cecilia!!

[@katebarshain4337]

could listen to this all night long...

[@rebekahdelrioofficial7105]

I LOVE this so much!!!! I remember when I sang at the Hollywood Forever show and this band played .. it was years ago.. 2006? and I said "this band is so much fun and they are gonna be a HIT"! I wasn't wrong! I'm inspired by these songs/lyrics, fun sounds, deep meanings and TRUTH! I'm a 5th generation US born Latina when Texas was Mexico! Thank you La Santa Cecilia for your ICE song!!! RASPAS!! My family owns one of the most lucrative Raspas business in Laredo Tejas! This song hit me hard! I keep a copy of my birth certificate with me.. just in case, and Spanish is not my first language.. I went to good old San Diego public schools. Thank you!!! Also for wearing all the fun stuff I wish I could wear on stage!!! You're proud to Not starve to be a size 6! sporting my favorite type of Glasses, bright dresses representing our beautiful culture, curly short hair G-d gave you, brown beautiful skin!!! Thank YOU MariSOUL for inspiring all us brown girls to love ourselves!!! thank you for shedding the tears for our people!!! Rebekah Del Rio!!

[@JorgeMartinez-zu7hl]

como es que hasta ahora voy viendo esto? supremo!

[@laignominia6067]

con esa voz, no se necesita más na, hermosa!!!

[@jessicaperez1550]

Ice es una canción muy triste, conforme cantaba esta chica de voz tan poderosa se me iban a salir las lágrimas...

[@zapoteco131]

Viva la Santa Cecilia!

[@carolinagave4178]

Es uno de los mejores Tiny - loved it!

[@soinas-ii]

I'm speechless, holy fœk!.I'm in LA and did not know that they were from here. Thought they were from Mexico City. They're so good darn it! What ever happened to the previous chick guitarist? She was spectacular too!

[@irinapalatai8740]

Your voice and energy are insane! Everytime I need positive energy I listen to this. Thank you so much!

[@Rod77Manrique]

Viva la raza - Humana

[@laignominia6067]

Rod Manrique dirás especie

[@felipeflor8253]

Marisoul, thank you so much for your music. Your voice take us far away from reality. Tonight is a special night thanks to you. Greetings from Colombia.

[@chemaneariasrodolfi58]

Wow. The sound of this band is extraordinary, and at the same time so familiar. La Marisoul has such a beautiful and compelling voice! Muchas gracias hermanos, su música ha llenado mi día de luz. Y me hicieron llorar.

[@antoniosarmiento4382]

they were in San sntonio yesterday love thêse guys

[@ajcatana27]

VIVA SANTA CECILIA

[@libnycadmiel342]

Vivan Los Latinos!!!!

[@starbabi77]

The presence....wow..... amazing.....yes....just yes

[@edmundomontoya7570]

Beautiful voice!

[@lindu7802]

Saludos desde México! :)

[@ayemind]

PERO QUÉ PODER!

[@misaeldeanda7010]

gracias por tu música.

[@leonardotagliari]

Magnífico! Abraços do Brasil.

[@coloque]

lleno de amor con esto

[@fabybland]

¡La última canción me suena vallenata! 😍

[@omariwest9068]

dope. classic performance.

[@fernandoalonso6070]

Canta muy bien, es muy interesante el proyecto.

[@silviac221]

Maravillosa Marisoul.❤❤❤

[@canderupay1285]

mi mejor banda. . . mi mejor cantante..qué orgullo de ser de los nuestros...

[@nataliagonzalezguzman.doce4373]

Hermoso!! que voz!!!

[@oldirtydasher]

Marisol's voice is beautiful

[@martinbarreramb]

Más que esa maravillosa voz de Marisol soy fan de la Santa Cecilia por la emotividad con la que interpreta.

[@meualterego7995]

I Love this band. Marisol, marry me girl!

[@Antonio-ti2he]

The second song is very powerful!!!!

[@pacifistcactus]

excellent... LSC always is!!

[@oscarpiedras38]

Eso somos los mexicanos que tenemos talento único 👌🏽🤤

[@antoniosarmientoluna6497]

Cual es tu talento ternurita?

[@PulsarProactivo]

One of my favorites so far.

[@chiaramariapav8417]

Gracias por existir 🌈❤🤩🎉🌺🌻 soy tan feliz cuando los escucho

[@INFRAMAZE]

I love this NPR music tiny desk stuff, to be there would be incredible!

[@chrishifnawi8026]

Love you so! Looking forward to future live performances.

[@cthom082]

Great lyrics and a wonderful voice.

[@mandomontes6200]

Fenomenal

[@DMarie-et3sw]

yes. dang. and yes.

[@angelinehernandez4838]

so beautiful and powerful supporting la raza.. her voice and the band just go so well together I am officially a fan .. thanks NPR for another great find

[@lauravictoriapalomino9902]

I just love them

[@pjl101003]

This speaks to my soul. yes!