OKAN: Tiny Desk Concert

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This Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 NPR Music celebrates artists from all corners of Latinidad with an 'El Tiny' takeover.
Felix Contreras | September 24, 2024
Spending time with the Afro-Cuban sounds of OKAN is to be immersed in the sounds of tradition mixed with the present.
Co-leaders Elizabeth Rodriguez and Magdelys Savigne lead their five-piece band through the melodic and rhythmic celebration of their heritage with a sense of fun that can mask the intensity of the musicianship.
From the opening chant of the group’s first number “Eshu Nigüe (Elegua),” all the way through “La Reina del Norte,” OKAN is another example of musicians who honor the role of tradition while stretching the boundaries of how that tradition is expressed. And I’m not mad at the fact that every song is another reason to dance.
SET LIST
“Eshu Nigüe (Elegua)”
“Okantomi”
“Oriki Oshun”
“La Reina del Norte”
MUSICIANS
Elizabeth Herrera Rodriguez: lead vocals, violin
Magdelys Savigne: lead vocals, percussion
Camila Cortina: piano, vocals
Yissy García: drums
Gerson Lazo-Quiroga: bass, vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Felix Contreras
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Technical Director: Josephine Nyounai
Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Joshua Bryant
Audio Engineer: Tiffany Vera Castro
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Michael Zamora
Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Hazel Cills
Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
#tinydesk #nprmusic #okan

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@uscitizen3252
@uscitizen3252 4 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness! Honestly, I wouldn't have clicked on this video if I didn't see the violin in the thumbnail but I'm SO glad I did. I'm a Black female violinist, who's grandfather escaped Cuba many years ago. I loved this entire performance! This is a masterclass in our to give a short performance. Every space was filled with a purpose. Loved the shout out of their name as they were wrapping their final song. Thank you for featuring them.
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for such a lovely message.
@estrella-tita35
@estrella-tita35 4 ай бұрын
OKAN base in Toronto Canada are 100% Cubans.They are amazing musicians. 2 time Juno Awards winners I'm so proud of them..way to go!
@andreasabbah7963
@andreasabbah7963 4 ай бұрын
Love the Canada shout out❤
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Gracias mami!!!! ❤
@rhortac
@rhortac 4 ай бұрын
Canada will melt with so much Afro-Cuban heat!
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Love this comment. Hahahaha 😅
@ubongudomah
@ubongudomah Ай бұрын
No matter where you are and are black, You're African. Africans have got the rhythm. I heard so much Yoruba words. Yoruba language is widely spoken in Nigeria. Your ancestors are proud of you. Please visit Western Nigeria. There's a state named Osun state in Nigeria
@Below-Average_Joe
@Below-Average_Joe 4 ай бұрын
This music has an incredible groove! The drums and percussion are tight and the bassist is incredible all by himself.
@sumluvv
@sumluvv 4 ай бұрын
Such a mood BOOSTER! THANK YOU LADIES 💕
@stephaniemuhammad5312
@stephaniemuhammad5312 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely mesmerizing. As a huge afro Cuban jazz fan. They definitely didn't disappoint
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha love it!! 😅
@DavidAlejandroPerez
@DavidAlejandroPerez 4 ай бұрын
The pianist is top shelf! Great show
@saint_vaughn
@saint_vaughn 4 ай бұрын
Heyy, it's Camila on keys! She's a lovely woman and musician, Glad to witness such an awesome and soulful performance
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
She’s amazing!!!
@Jvhkf207
@Jvhkf207 3 ай бұрын
Lyfe Jennings
@rodneyvandenoever
@rodneyvandenoever 4 ай бұрын
Am floored by the drumming here, amazing!
@jossysama5095
@jossysama5095 4 ай бұрын
My Afro Latinas powerful women yazzzzzzzz wooow❤❤
@1notoriousnomad
@1notoriousnomad 4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Magical performance
@michaelpheysey
@michaelpheysey 4 ай бұрын
Saw them last night opening for Rodrigo Y Gabriella in Salt Lake City. Listened to the Tiny Desk on the way up but it did not prepare us for the energy and musicianship that we saw on stage. Totally blown away, and they just lit up my kids who were reluctant attendees. We had the great fortune of meeting them in the merch tent and getting a few pictures and some signed merch. I hope this exposure blows them up like some other TD artists, they deserve it.
@LulaMusicArts
@LulaMusicArts 4 ай бұрын
love this!!! On behalf of the band, thank you for the support!
@victorjuliotorrientelopez6596
@victorjuliotorrientelopez6596 Ай бұрын
Buenísimo me encantó viva la buena música
@Patreaseful
@Patreaseful 3 ай бұрын
I’m a NEW fan of OKAN. THANK YOU TINY DESK Exposing all these talented folks!
@vemoore8700
@vemoore8700 3 ай бұрын
word up
@xoPPoxl
@xoPPoxl 4 ай бұрын
Best positivity music vibes❤🎉
@kathialara1617
@kathialara1617 4 ай бұрын
WOW WOW WOWW!!!! muchas gracias por compartir este video, y priorizar y dar luz a artistas afro latines es súper súper importante!! que bonito video y que talentosos todos!!!!!!!!
@sergiocolas4421
@sergiocolas4421 4 ай бұрын
Sí es muy importante dar visibilidad a artistas afrolatinos, principalmente a mujeres afrolatinas.
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Ashe. 🎉
@nomihamm5690
@nomihamm5690 4 ай бұрын
I saw OKAN live at sf jazz a few weeks ago without knowing anything about them and I was completely blown away. they bring such an incredible amount of energy to the stage (i knew someone who overheard the concert and thought they were a big band lol). Every individual musician is incredible, together they are unstoppable. Absolutely see them live if you get the chance, it will change your life.
@Kyishawn
@Kyishawn 4 ай бұрын
I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve played this. It’s so positive with a groove that calms you & hypes you at the same time! 😩 I just have to see them live. 💫
@LightWarriors4Life
@LightWarriors4Life 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful voice and rhythm 🎼 Loved the violin 🎻 parts. 🙏🏼❤️
@lisamalone5219
@lisamalone5219 4 ай бұрын
Yeah Exactly 🎻👀🎼💙🩷💚💜💛 🌍✌️ LoveWins. 😁🙏⭐
@LightWarriors4Life
@LightWarriors4Life 4 ай бұрын
@@lisamalone5219 music is love, as love is Light 😊💫☀️
@rbtraveler255
@rbtraveler255 Ай бұрын
Wow ❤❤❤ Cuban musicians never disappoint…just to give you a hint of the importance of Cubans in music in general that many of music genres were invented in Cuba, e.g. mambo, son, cha cha cha, and many others ❤
@ShawnBoyetteAlso
@ShawnBoyetteAlso 4 ай бұрын
I love OKAN and am so happy that they're here on Tiny Desk! I've seen them live twice, and cannot recommend the experience highly enough. If they're in your area, go see them; it's a party you won't forget.
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha great!!!! ❤
@weareskyandsea
@weareskyandsea 4 ай бұрын
These girls live are AMAZING. One of my favorite intimate concerts this year. Incredibly talented.
@ArmiriamDaniel
@ArmiriamDaniel 4 ай бұрын
Wow!! I didn't know I loved Afro-Cuban so much. I don't know Spanish and this still felt so good to my ears and my heart!
@omniphoriusvcf907
@omniphoriusvcf907 4 ай бұрын
Incredible heart and talent. What a gift for all of us.
@susanbelyea6735
@susanbelyea6735 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic show! Amazing talent and heart❤❤❤❤❤
@yeliz__
@yeliz__ 4 ай бұрын
I'm blown away! They're absolutely amazing!
@marianafsilveira4083
@marianafsilveira4083 3 ай бұрын
So much love that I dont have words... Viva os Orixás
@rosechisholm58
@rosechisholm58 4 ай бұрын
OKAN is incredible. Saw them on Hornby Island last summer and they are SO POWERFUL.
@leilaikusura4904
@leilaikusura4904 4 ай бұрын
Their sound reminds me of the duo Les Nubians as well as Putumayo sound. It's so beautiful! My heart is full. Once again Tiny Desk, you aced this🎉🎉🎉
@TrystanRose-b9w
@TrystanRose-b9w 4 ай бұрын
Just saw them last night in Portland without knowing who they were. They were amazing! Totally phenomenal, we'd just seen Green Day the day before and they run a live show with even more magnetic energy. Hope to see them come back soon as a main act!
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
That’s what we hope.
@GeminiSun888
@GeminiSun888 4 ай бұрын
Luv their sound!👏🏾🙌🏾🫶🏽
@frncsca2804
@frncsca2804 4 ай бұрын
Es maravilloso que hayan seguido su cultura incluso si vivían lejos de su país. Yo también soy una latina en el extranjero y me emocionó mucho este concierto :')
@mkfscorpio
@mkfscorpio 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful music! So glad to see women in the band! And as percussionists!! 💫💫🤩❤❤
@sonofgrace_215
@sonofgrace_215 4 ай бұрын
Great performance guys..... Shout Out to the bassguy 🥰🔥🔥🔥
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
His name is Gerson Lazo
@marcosmello9310
@marcosmello9310 4 ай бұрын
Got the chills from the drum solo!! It's been a while... Beautiful music
@elliotselmon7581
@elliotselmon7581 4 ай бұрын
LOVE IT!!!
@kimruffin8039
@kimruffin8039 4 ай бұрын
New OKAN fan as of this concert!!! Play it y'all!!! So many incredible layers. The percussion was among many favorites. Thank you!
@paulwhetstone0473
@paulwhetstone0473 4 ай бұрын
These fine ladies have great flow and have been my El Tiny favorite so far. They don’t sound at all schmaltzy like almost all of the male based Latin groups I’ve heard recently on this series.
@joaquinalvarado8548
@joaquinalvarado8548 4 ай бұрын
Ah thats a cool observation
@jacobkom5249
@jacobkom5249 4 ай бұрын
All round beautiful music, all the right vibes for life, thank you
@blackmambaqueen238
@blackmambaqueen238 4 ай бұрын
Wow mucha inspiración! Que hermosa música! ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 gracias por este tiny!
@hollivybez
@hollivybez 4 ай бұрын
Straight up vibes
@keithbarney1086
@keithbarney1086 4 ай бұрын
They just made me FAN🔥🔥🔥💯
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Great!!!!!
@zoraidahernandez2670
@zoraidahernandez2670 2 ай бұрын
Saludos desde Miami
@dreamteamleader9098
@dreamteamleader9098 4 ай бұрын
Okay now I see why people mistake me for LATINO, or PUERTO RICAN or ITALIAN ( a couple times) love the sounds and the resemblance is striking from time to time. People of color are often mistaken for many different cultures now that the world is seeing more of us around diverse places. ❤❤❤❤
@n.g.3741
@n.g.3741 4 ай бұрын
I’m definitely here for this! 💜💜
@StJohnLara
@StJohnLara 4 ай бұрын
So much energy, rhythm and joy! And of course, multi-talents. Bravo!!
@MJ-kt2pm
@MJ-kt2pm 4 ай бұрын
Excellent work by OKAN
@pamelarw58
@pamelarw58 4 ай бұрын
Fantastic Vocals & Music so much love & JOY!!!❤
@amyvanilli
@amyvanilli 2 ай бұрын
SI!!!! Me encantan!!! Bravo 👏👏👏
@MGAMMUSIC
@MGAMMUSIC 4 ай бұрын
wow! Just WOW soo good.
@marilynhaverly570
@marilynhaverly570 4 ай бұрын
I've listened twice already and plan to watch/listen some more! Love this!
@andreasabbah7963
@andreasabbah7963 4 ай бұрын
Saw them pre covid at a jazz church concert in Toronto. Loved them then. Love them now. So happy to see them on TD!!❤❤❤❤
@MundiaKamau
@MundiaKamau 4 ай бұрын
Great performance. Viva OKAN, Viva Cuba, Viva Canada. There appears to be a sizable Cuban community in Canada. After Alex Cuba, this is the second Tiny Desk Concert I've watched, of Cuban music artistes with links to Canada. Regards, Michael M. Kamau, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, 25th September 2024.
@mistahisaac7545
@mistahisaac7545 4 ай бұрын
Just dreaming of my turn! Thank you for this fam! What an outstanding performance! ❤❤❤
@KomaWhite-t9u
@KomaWhite-t9u 5 күн бұрын
I saw them live in Halidax, Nova Scotia best concert ive ever seen, the energy they can create is magnetic and surging and crazy.
@linocubides6862
@linocubides6862 3 ай бұрын
ufff que Genial, que grupo tan Sabroso, que gozadera en todo momento👏👏👏👏👏
@tiuznaesheyoiztisachi
@tiuznaesheyoiztisachi Ай бұрын
I didnt know that i can dance like i do 😂 thanx, my favourite now
@sergiolondono6841
@sergiolondono6841 3 ай бұрын
❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 Qué grandeees!! Muy orgulloso de ustedes!!
@dianiscataclarinete2923
@dianiscataclarinete2923 4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤OMG even is one of MY dreams come true!!! Beautiful girls I studied with 🥹 !so proud of you guys!. Amazing concert, now I have to watch OKAN live!!!!
@Laura-zd8wu
@Laura-zd8wu 4 ай бұрын
Just wonderful girls!!!!! You are amazing 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🌞🌞🌞🌞
@ebsellers5636
@ebsellers5636 4 ай бұрын
INCREDIBLE!!!!
@reginiahorton6621
@reginiahorton6621 4 ай бұрын
Great job !!! Love the smoothness of it! Beautiful voices
@AngryManSki
@AngryManSki 2 ай бұрын
Outstanding Performance 🎭. Bravo ✊🏾
@ayozola
@ayozola 2 ай бұрын
What a blessing to stumble upon this video/concert! Thank you Sisters for this marvelous music! Will be finding and listening to more!❤🎉
@mbdagreat
@mbdagreat 2 ай бұрын
Phenomenal!!!!!! ♥️♥️♥️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@KAY18999
@KAY18999 2 ай бұрын
Que graaaaaannnn Tiny!!! De mis favoritos de este año!
@lilimacmc6886
@lilimacmc6886 4 ай бұрын
These women are equally BEAUTIFUL & TALENTED!! 🥰 Hope hear more from them for many years to come!!
@nataliea.s.4595
@nataliea.s.4595 3 ай бұрын
Divinas! So glad I clicked! A new fan! ¡Wepa!❤
@leokohimbra
@leokohimbra 4 ай бұрын
Que sabrosura.....🎉💯🔥🔥🔥
@vavavane999a
@vavavane999a 3 ай бұрын
Wowowowowowoow primeramente, gracias por su música y su energía tan hermosa y vibrante. This performance made me want to cry with all the emotion
@christopherrodriguez2424
@christopherrodriguez2424 4 ай бұрын
Agua, agua! Que hermoso!
@deborahross-carter5590
@deborahross-carter5590 29 күн бұрын
I love this, they are wonderful!!!
@chisomomwale
@chisomomwale 3 ай бұрын
I saw them this summer at Atlanta’s jazz fest! I went just for them and they did not disappoint. They were the BEST! So happy to see that they made it to Tiny Desk! ❤
@FossNati
@FossNati 3 ай бұрын
Oohh yeeaah beautiful ❤❤❤ Àṣẹ Ashe Ashe oooo✨️✨️
@richardross98
@richardross98 3 ай бұрын
Tremendous! Absolutely tremendous! Thank you!
@ashleecarrero1466
@ashleecarrero1466 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing como el coqui love it!
@BestFitSquareChannel
@BestFitSquareChannel 4 ай бұрын
Joy, Joy, Joy 🌞🤸🏾‍♂️♥️
@angelocast
@angelocast 4 ай бұрын
Una belleza :)
@elrafa782
@elrafa782 4 ай бұрын
Good vibes for sure 🙏
@bnieves24
@bnieves24 4 ай бұрын
Eh eh eh ✨✨🌺 🇵🇷 Wow wow 🥹🥹 Me encantó todoo 🌻✨✨
@mobilemworks
@mobilemworks 4 ай бұрын
Afro-Cuban!! OH the blend is so topical. All senses!
@steveymcneckbeard
@steveymcneckbeard 4 ай бұрын
What a beautiful woman.
@MJ-kt2pm
@MJ-kt2pm 4 ай бұрын
Yes indeed
@marcofilippini5429
@marcofilippini5429 4 ай бұрын
A music is beautiful Think !!!Thank you OKAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@bouroudji
@bouroudji 4 ай бұрын
So cool, so dope! Love the vibe
@dcloud3791
@dcloud3791 4 ай бұрын
Yessss thank you!
@richboovertime
@richboovertime 4 ай бұрын
this was beautiful 😢 of joy viewing this
@StephenLee529
@StephenLee529 4 ай бұрын
YESSS…! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾 thank you for sharing this wonderful group…! Yes…now I have to see them live..?
@shylacooper6891
@shylacooper6891 4 ай бұрын
Absolutely love 💕
@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic9759
@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic9759 4 ай бұрын
Ken Smith groove ! bass atack ! love it
@migdaliarosado4137
@migdaliarosado4137 4 ай бұрын
👏🌻👑🌻👑🌻👑🌻👑👏 Me encanta Bendiciones a Mi Oshun Yalorde💛💛💛💛💛 Ustedes me alegraron mi corazón
@Time.Space.Heal.
@Time.Space.Heal. 4 ай бұрын
Mucho Bravo!
@deede79
@deede79 2 ай бұрын
Mind blown🤯! I loved EVERYTHING about this performance. New fan here!!
@Raffpio
@Raffpio 4 ай бұрын
Che meraviglia
@HerandHerGF
@HerandHerGF 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! ❤
@st.keise_official
@st.keise_official 4 ай бұрын
Shine your light fam ✨ beautiful 🥰
@jossysama5095
@jossysama5095 4 ай бұрын
Beautifullll ❤❤❤🎉🎉
@PhoenixCharredEagle
@PhoenixCharredEagle 4 ай бұрын
Great performance!
@unhombreunhombre2363
@unhombreunhombre2363 4 ай бұрын
Que bueno🎉
@luisamariagonzalezramirez353
@luisamariagonzalezramirez353 4 ай бұрын
Omg!!!! So proud what an amazing band
@OKANMusica
@OKANMusica 4 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. 😅you should Be proud. This is part of your work too.
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