Tamela Mann: Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

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[@jenniferharding-williams1937]

NPR... we need more gospel tiny desks!!!

[@jeffcruzmusic]

Say it again for the people in the back!!! 🗣🗣

[@shirleymiller7926]

I agree.

[@sdunn7481]

Several gospel artists cannot sing live and not articulant. They can scream and shout with the best. Tiny Desk is not going to ruin their representation with artist who cannot perform.

[@oscarjbautista8959]

Amen

[@kaylahgraham7947]

Amen

[@PhilliptheZero]

I am so incredibly mad that the algorithm made me wait 7 days to find out this happened. Tamela is ONE OF A KIND....and BEEN that way for decades! Thank you NPR for honoring an icon!

[@Liya_Marie]

You!? I’m just finding this out 2 weeks later 😒

[@user-mp9id6yt1p]

I concur! This just came up in my feed and I'm subscribed to this channel!

[@xavierblack6871]

2 weeks here 😭😭

[@Deezycast]

I literally said hold up ya'll ain't tell me this was on here! It's been 2 weeks!

[@geraldgreen7226]

2 months😭😭😭😭

[@Suddenmindfulness]

Y’all should get THE CLARK SISTERS!! This was great.

[@myraspencer8023]

Yes and they need Kierra sheard kelly too

[@alejandroday340]

I would fall outttt😩😩🥹

[@charliek8332]

The walls of the studio would fall down. The Clark Sisters would tear up the building. Im ready. Yes please! Hallelujah!

[@sneakhead87c.15]

You sure? I believe that’s her daughter’s

[@keithdavis3626]

Agree

[@GeminiLesbian]

I'm an atheist, but I've always loved African-American gospel music and believe they're top-tier singers in general. Very soulful and vocally strong. I'm at work on my break crying tears of love for Mrs. Mann. ❤️

[@patriceallen9576]

I'm a Christian and I love you Sis. ❤

[@keithvinson9917]

Wow that is really interesting. I appreciate you sharing that.

[@jordanmarshall312]

Yes Music and specifically Gospel Music is the language of the soul.

[@giadavis2452]

Truth , love and light has no respect of persons! This is in us it’s our body literally recharging and cleansing itself renewing and just by the energy flowing through us onto song etc ❤️

[@proverbs31woman31]

Jesus loves you❤

[@BBBLAC]

I would’ve tore that lil library up 🙌🏾

[@ItCantRainAllTheTime_90]

🤣🤣😂Don’t worry, I would have used my hoodie as your pass out cloth and fanned you with my credit cards 😊

[@NIQUE84]

Not one book left on them shelves!

[@AndreDaughty]

Would've knocked all them shelves over.. Especially around that 10.04 minutes area.

[@lifecoachthirl]

Same 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♀️

[@angelajohnson7001]

My God. I would have been running right behind you. I wish that I could have seen the reaction of the crew. Someone there had heard her before. Come through producer. My God, I needed that!!!

[@diahannwallace7700]

Sing Tam!

[@paulasuniverse5029]

A long overdue Tiny Desk concert. Tamela Mann is a vocal powerhouse and example of a beautiful family dynamic.

[@justin7sanchez]

She obviously wasn't feeling her best, but she still showed up and gave everything. She could have made excuse that she wasn't feeling well or was losing her voice and I wouldn't have thought twice about it. The fact that she didn't, though, shows me that she doesn't think it's all about her. She is there to minister not just perform. I love that about her - how humble she is with such a powerful gift. Thank you for having her for a TDC.

[@fine_art_wr]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@americangoldking]

She actually went through her octaves very well and had no issue hitting higher notes

[@Clayton_2.0]

She sounds great!

[@TDTD583]

Well said! Amen!

[@dwgm1022]

​@americangoldking it's more than just hitting octaves and notes. She struggled overall. But she's usually always in great voice when we see her. She's one of my favs so Imma stick beside her, for sure. '

[@angelajohnson7001]

You have no idea of the number of lives you’ve changed and uplifted today NPR through this ministry.

[@pricillafofana6161]

💯💯💯💯

[@toyaJM]

@Npr in the description y’all started her career with Tyler Perry but we’ve know Tam’s vocals from long before her work with Tyler from her working with Kirk Franklin.

[@justauni]

Her verse on Now Behold the Lamb is forever a classic

[@feraynor205]

These yougsters dont know anything about the culture Do Your Homework

[@NYourWill]

@@feraynor205 TRUTH

[@culturedbeauty1]

Yep, she started in Fort Worth Texas with the Citywide Youth Choir actually. My mom sang with her and David..

[@VAndyMrs]

I think they were saying that Tyler Perry created the bridge that took her from music to acting too. I get what you’re saying though! We’ve been loving the sound of her voice for a very long time. ❤

[@DizzyBuns9]

Thank you NPR, gospel singers never get enough attention with their music not being Pop, but boy can they sing live and it’s a treat for all of us to listen, god bless Tamela 💗

[@tokasaurusrex]

I lost my faith gradually over the past few years as I succumbed to a multitude of hardships, failures, and loss..and I honestly stumbled upon this gem by chance..and as soon as she spoke- I was intrigued...then the lush guitar made me stay..by the time they all started playing/singing I was overwhelmed with the love and hope I had backslid from.. It moved me in such a way that i felt compelled to share and rejoice. Thank you Tamela and your amazing band for being a fisher of men and for opening my eyes. 1❤

[@feliciawilliams5720]

🙏🏾☝🏾🧡

[@meganblasco2]

Soulful truth……❤

[@blueintent]

God bless you!

[@globalconcern4995]

AMEN!

[@triniredgal31]

@tokasaurusrex you never lost your faith and Jesus never left your side. He brought you out of each hardship and walked your through each loss you endured. He brought you to this Tiny Desk at that time because he loves you more than you could ever imagine. Receive His love, receive His grace, know that His mercy redeemed you the very first day you accepted Him as your savior. Know that He only saw you as redeemed and justified in His eyes. Much love to you and meditate on Galatians 3:9-15 and receive the revelation of His love

[@reggiedaniel6123]

Tamela has church every time she opens her mouth! She is worshipping every song she sings!!!

[@allthingsrajay7464]

Cece Winans tiny desk would be EVERYTHING!

[@savvysavvs9952]

WHEW! Didn’t know Tamela did a Tiny Desk, she KILLED IT🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ABlackMan9]

NPR keeps getting more and more legendary. Who would’ve thought they’d be carrying the torch for great live music and giving us straight gems👌🏾💎

[@fabteengh4615]

Thank you NPR. I screamed when I saw it was Tamela Mann. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@joannamoreno-riley5570]

same

[@tameradavis1557]

Meeee toooo🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@UppityOne]

How am I just seeing this?!? Love hearing Tamela Mann lift up the Lord. Thank you for this blessing.

[@MsAngelaCrystal]

When my grandmother passed away in 2012, Take Me to the King played on the radio on my way to the funeral. It'll always have a special place in my heart. ❤️

[@yvettekirkland5950]

Same song was played at my grandmothers service in the same year❤

[@MsAngelaCrystal]

@Yvette Kirkland prayers for you sis. Grandparents are irreplaceable. ❤️

[@ramyiasilvers3845]

Your comment just made me cry. I'm missing mine that passed last year

[@sha1841]

My condolences to each of you & your families ❤😇

[@FrankieReads]

NPR Tiny Desk - please bring The Clark Sisters and The Walls Group. This was amazing and we would love to see more like this.

[@jordanorionn]

She's incredible, and I'm so happy to see her on the Tiny Desk platform.

[@Italiza587]

I am not a religious person but I love the Mann’s. I feel they come from a place of love and non judgement. 💓

[@jenniferharding-williams1937]

Thank you NPR for this one

[@o0musique0o]

💯🙌

[@jowain2427]

“Change me oh god” hit different

[@sultrysoloist]

SET LIST “Finished” 0:00 “Change Me” 5:40 “Take Me to the King” 11:02 “I Can Only Imagine”/Outro 16:00

[@sljay90]

Beautiful set list for sure ❤

[@lifecoachthirl]

Thank you 😊

[@GeminiLesbian]

Thanks!

[@sha1841]

THANK YOU‼️ I wish I saw this sooner

[@HasaniTempest]

Tamela Mann has had my heart since I was a little kid ❤

[@ThePookie25]

Clicked so fast when I saw her name.

[@keishathekontent]

❤

[@jenniferharding-williams1937]

So did I!!

[@seanksk8751]

Like Fr fr!!! 👍🏽

[@fabteengh4615]

I screamed, then clicked.

[@rashaddow]

Always said this woman voice is heavenly

[@Primalcornet7]

How is it that im just seeing this, i needed this. Mrs. Tamm is one of the best singers inside and outside gospel. You dont understand, i needed this. I been feeling list and hearing this song always brings my spirit back right up.

[@feliciawilliams5720]

🙏🏾🧡☝🏾

[@queenv4340]

Tamela is gospel Queen, i love this

[@mattb3672]

She does not get enough credit and she’s barely even trying . I’ve heard her hit some notes and she’s definitely my top female vocalist

[@Tammy-o2b]

Tamela Mann is one of my favorite Gospel singers May God continue to bless her and her family and keep them safe as they travel doing. God's work thankyou for the tiny desk concert❤😊

[@MyLuvJones]

I listen to the Kirk Franklin tiny desk every single day. I’m here for more gospel tiny desks

[@RachelMishael]

A LEGENDARY POWERHOUSE! This is amazing, Tiny Desk! Love the diversity and representation! 👏🏾👌🏾

[@ess.1020]

As soon as she said A WON-DER-FUL CHANGE🎶🎶🎶!!!! 😭😭😭😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@melanierankin5432]

That gets me eveytime!!!!!

[@angelamathews6189]

I know right? My eyes and nose got to running right there! Tamalaaa!!! Just wrecked me!!!!

[@_DeshawnCJ]

Tamela ATE THIS TINY DESK

[@trinitybrooks7391]

I’m thinking the Walls Groups should make a special feature in a future Tiny Desk…

[@romariobrown6195]

Why am i just seeing this? I love tamela she is truly blessed and anointed

[@keithdavis3626]

Love the way Tamela worked Tremaine Hawkin's. "A Wonderful Change" in after singing. "Change Me"!

[@knormalramson7719]

I love how tight the band is, especially the conversation between the electric and bass guitars in "Take Me to The King." One of the best Tiny Desks to date. 🙌🏿

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

Until right now, I never knew Tamela Mann did a TDC!!! What a blessing it is. God always provides right when we need it. God bless you everyone and Happy Thanksgiving. Even if you're alone, God is with you. Invite Him in. Much love! 🤗🥰🤎🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@tarkieshan.martin3118]

Hold on to faith, hold on to hope, hold on to joy. Because it still exists. Thank you Tamela Mann!

[@feliciawilliams5720]

☝🏾🙏🏾✊🏾👏🏾

[@daniellebarnes7150]

How am I just seeing THIS

[@azanahightower6474]

The names of the bassist and guitarist were mixed up on the description. The bassist’s name is Aaron Scott and the guitarist is Jamaal Franklin.

[@dashawnduncan9933]

Loved her paying homage to Tremaine Hawkins. I grew up listening to both women and miss old school church like that

[@snackymcadams]

God Provides lifted me up during one of the darkest periods in my life. I went from hopeless to knowing I am loved. Thank you, Tamela, for showing up at the right time. God speaks to me through your gift of song.

[@The1Manager]

Emotions are just thoughts, you have 50k a day. You knowing you are part of God is fact, power, and protection. Just be grateful all day consistently, and those thoughts will get less and less. Tune your body & mind back to God.

[@ElleBoogie_]

I've seen a LOT of these Tiny Desk performances. But I've never seen one like this. This is EVERYTHING. 🙌🏾🙏🏾💜

[@Curly.Leigh23]

I’ve been blessed to hear her minister live. It’s a must if you haven’t 🙏🏽

[@aaronmitchell2873]

We need more Gospel Tiny Desks. I've been saying for years that I would love The Clark Sisters to do Tiny Desk.

[@furstnaymelassnaim9206]

Whattttt!!!!??!?!! Tiny Desk!!! Tamela Mann!!!?!? WHAT??!?

[@Thegrandpi]

About 2 months I started working at an inner city school in camden new jersey. After 19 years working in before and after school programs in cherry hill, New Jersey, I found my life has changed. My new school has given me a new purpose and a new reason to go to work each day. It's music like yours that I know the students would appreciate. Thanks !

[@bbbvids22]

Tamela!! My Lord!! We need more gospel artist on Tiny Desk!! I’d love to see CeCe Winans and The Clark Sisters!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@krt123]

CeCe needs a Tiny Desk. That would be amazing!!!

[@yvettekirkland5950]

I love gospel and artists like Tamela know how to stir the emotions out of you but I have to say that every background singer in this genre have a way of putting that amen amen in a song. They don’t get enough credit. Somebody say Amen🙌🏾

[@Aretha1963]

Thank you NPR!!! More gospel concerts please! I’ve been a big fan of your concerts for years! So happy I have more to love about NPR!!!

[@kctaylorsings]

When she sings Take Me To The King it feels as if it was just released yesterday 🔥🔥

[@ratedrvillan]

EVERYTIME!!!!

[@reginaboone892]

Everytime....such a timeless classic!!!!!

[@ramyiasilvers3845]

Come on background singers!! 🙌🏿

[@reginaboone892]

Take Me To The King does it to me everytime 😭😭😭😭😭

[@kwilliams3770]

Love to see native Texans on Tiny desk love Tam and the whole family 👏🏾👏🏾

[@kianikazekage]

Every time she sings Change Me, I cry.. every time. It truly is a daily prayer of mine

[@echakamonjok]

To be honest i needed this. Thank you for having Tamela Mann on Tiny Desk. 😭❤️🙏🏾

[@mrcollins888]

Why am I just finding this... Sang Tamela!!!!

[@loraleeneg9839]

She's just so anointed ❤️

[@SenecaPettaway]

How did I miss this as it just showed up in my feed?! Lawd she can sing!!!!

[@tiffanyjackson8856]

Background is killing it 🙌🏼

[@nelsongibson_jr]

Tia nem be singinggg!

[@CaptMoo]

Just pure raw talent. What a voice! Praise God!

[@thesailorgoon_]

Always love a gospel Tiny Desk. Bless everyone here 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@princess_tamia_25]

Tamela Mann has a powerful voice. She’s truly a sweetheart. This is one of my favorite Tiny Desk concerts. 💗

[@seanksk8751]

Oh I KNOW this gonna be good. 🎶 🎵

[@tiffanycalloway5299]

Jesussssss😢❤👑

[@ChristInCrisis]

Amen Hold on!!! Nothing is too difficult for our Heavenly Father 🙌🙌

[@xTh3_Chosen]

What a sensitive band! Great job, guys! Directing the glory to God and talking about his deeds and willing to be with him for all eternity… it was so good! Be changed! People stopped talking about that! But that’s the essential from the Gospel, right? The Good News can’t let us be the same! God bless you all.

[@judlynewitit]

A vocal powerhouse!!! Love her!!

[@anngarry8851]

Come on vocals!!!

[@tbynum7751]

Tamela's voice is unmatched! ❤

[@sweetmercifulj]

Thank you, God. Her voice is a bell of hope in our generation!

[@liveformejeannette4036]

Shes like a mom to all of us who miss their momma

[@tylynn256]

I love Mrs. Tamela Mann, but these bgvs are giving me sooooo much joy!

[@alanbecker9715]

People ask me why I love Gospel Music, Tamela is the reason why, Thank You Tiny Desk!

[@january2798]

Good to hear about God anywhere, anytime. What God has brought together, let no man put asunder. Thanks for the beautiful music and beautiful message. 😊

[@Mrs3000]

Just heard her live at The Reunion Tour Memphis along with Kirk Franklin, Clark sisters, and Tye Tribbet and Isaac Houghton amazing show!!!

[@TDTD583]

I love Tamela Mann & The Mann Family!

[@shellybolling-strickland4817]

I was so excited to see Tamela Mann featured on Tiny Desk. When she sings she takes you on a journey into her faith while helping us explore our own. Tamela's a treasure, one of my favorite singers in any genre!

[@phe222]

This was incredible and salute to the icon Tamela Mann! I pray more gospel singers grace Tiny Desk!

[@dorianmaliq]

This blessed me. I LOVE her spirit. Such a beautiful performance. Thank you, Jesus

[@KielaD]

Sanggggg Mrs. Tamela Mann! Her voice and worship is so beautiful! Thank you NPR ans Tamela for this soul stirring, powerful tiny desk concert ❤

[@r.wilson2348]

I literally love this woman's voice and aura. She was given the voice of an Angel. She could sing the ABC's and I'd still shed a tear and feel every word she's singing.

[@brittanywatkins1115]

Just what I need to start this work week!!! Come on now Mrs. Mann❤❤❤

[@taneishamclain10]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥Wow!!! What an amazing GOD orchestrated moment!!! Our Sis Tamela, represented our KING so well!!!🙏🕊

[@ashleytucker9472]

Always enjoy hearing Tamala Mann! If you have never heard her live, oooh you are missing a true blessing! This woman’s voice is beyond anointing. She literally spreads the gospel through her beautiful voice! I love her spirit and her energy!

[@Qu33n]

This was lovely! I do hope TinyDesk has more Gospel artists on. Tamala Mann is like that hidden gem in the Gospel sphere! IT would be a treat to invite B.Slade as their next Gospel guests!!!

[@UncleStonie]

Wow… Pretty much the *only* Gospel singer I listen to just got her own Tiny Desk! What a TREAT!!! ❤

[@KYSHADDGADSON-w1v]

I LOVE TAMELA MANN

[@ohjoy1976]

How am I just finding out about this one?! Tameka is amazing❤

[@peoplepeople7527]

Tamela Mann is the best in gospel music 🙌 !! ❤️

[@hadjimims5543]

I seen this and was like 👀 I know it ain't who I think it is. Dope

[@knl5330]

You know it's good when your eyelash about to fall off! Sang Tamela!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@goodvibesonly3565]

Thank you GOD!!🙏🏾

[@charissaglaze6176]

I'm so emotional now, but it's that good emotional! And Tamala deserves more than 20 mins.

[@officiallybtmpodcast]

Why is no one talking about this more?! Tamela is 🔥!!!