The Midnight Hour: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@adrianabreu485]

These dudes are in 10 different bands. Reminds me of the school musicians who would play with anyone, all they wanted to do was make music. Keep it going Ali and Younge

[@goldenbaby3608]

Reminds me of the beautiful scores and or movie soundtracks of the 1970s, so much flava, so much soul, such a full sound with talented musicians

[@danadane827]

Ali Shaheed is so talented...I love everything about this sound. Thanks again Tiny Desk!

[@alessandrofalcione7462]

I saw them live few years ago, and it is probably the best concert I've seen. Honestly, it was totally unexpected. I really hope they will tour again 😢

[@johnr8820]

I love these kinda jams..jazzy/big bandy with a little hip hop thrown in their..no computers in sight..very smooth

[@yayo2211]

I love NPR. It really has open my musical ears and allowed me to appreciate every instrument and every genre of music. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@the_other_dude]

Respect to Josh the audio engineer. Damn good work with the mix epsecially on the strings and horn section.

[@JonMarM]

Angela Muñoz has a talent that is rare, especially at her age.

[@keykiyox]

I will remember Angela and watch out for her music. So beautiful, so inspiring, that I could practically felt sitting at a bar in a late late show. Her voice should be heard.

[@crlujan]

She’s got her own album out now. Produced by Adrian Younge. Check it.

[@BassByTheBay]

Good lord, Angela Munoz sounds mature *way* beyond her years. Hope her career goes well!

[@KublaCarn]

She reminds me of Amy Winehouse

[@omerhaber6790]

She and Adrian just released the most amazing record, it's a must check it out!

[@stevedave9563]

RIP Phife Dawg

[@Englishdan81]

The Midnight Hour has been on heavy rotation on my Spotify at work. Such a groooooove man! Ali's bass is a underlining pulse man!

[@davidmackay5782]

Saw the midnight hour play live last night, despite this video being amazing. It doesn't do them justice, live, they were absolutely phenomenal. Literally one of the best gigs I've ever seen. Please check them out live. 👌

[@axelmenahem2802]

I got chills when Angela started singing damn

[@kidv2]

Black Beacon is truly an instant classic, no BS no gimmicks just incredibly beautiful music bless 🙏

[@bornon18]

This music is pure magic! Definitely the best album I've heard this year (predictably ignored by the music press).

[@faisalisfan]

Came for the purple bass, stay for amazing music

[@michelvanderlist5809]

Jimi Hendrix has a song about a purple bass doesn’t he? :-]

[@faisalisfan]

Michel van der List if its what you mean is purple haze.. well its depend on personal interpretation :)

[@klein9625]

you and me both hahaha

[@capgpro100]

Ikr

[@nickgreen7646]

YUP!!!

[@jamosensei]

Wow...transported me to the silky smooth sounds of the Blaxploitation films of the 70s...if you close your eyes, you'd almost expect Curtis Mayfield or Donny Hathaway to perform vocals to accompany this fine music.... ...and then the singers come in...WOW...Angela Munoz blew me away with that voice of hers...YOU GO, GIRL!!! NPR...TINY DESK...once again, your sound engineering is on POINT! Thanks for another great post!

[@MrDeedsly]

Our tax money and contributions hard at work! NPR music has the best live sets. So personal and intimate.

[@mitchyd5]

the piano player Angela is fire! loving the bucket hat

[@JonMarM]

It's a Kangol.

[@oldirtydasher]

Angela is not playing the piano..just chilling next to piano player

[@dankoner420]

@@oldirtydasher shd played solo for 1 song.

[@danielaescobarlopez2405]

thank you tiny desk always good artist an excellent music

[@Milklatte]

That young lady got me chills, definitely something there thanks for sharing your expression

[@starwarsnerd79]

I swear, the first note she sang, IMMEDIATE spine-tingles! WOW!

[@omerhaber6790]

Came back here after hearing Angela's and Adrian's recent offering - Introspection. What an incredible record. This tiny desk is just overflowing with talent, absolutely incredible!

[@amberbuck9619]

I am going to get to see them live at the Record Bar here in Kansas City next month. CAN'T WAIT! So soulful.

[@noizreduxion2888]

He plays probably what he has ever wanted to play. The counterpart of sampling is the little frustration you get listening to so much dope music. Even if it makes you feel good you also take your limitations right in face. When it pushes you to take a step like this, that's a win-win. Their music is pure dope and matches their band name 200%

[@Livedthe70s]

Pure talent. Thank you Adrian, Ali & The Midnight Hour.

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Man, this tiny desk is indescribably good for countless reasons!

[@cfvasconcellos]

The Midnight Album brought me here and since it is a Tiny Desk production I am staying... incredible band, thank you for bringing the music, love, vibration - this will heal our nation , I will play this heavy for my son - I just need more time ... I vow

[@chrisf6216]

Thank you NPR/TDC! At first, I could appreciate the talent of this group, but it wasn't for me. Made it through the whole show as I felt obligated to respect these fine ladies and gents, at minimum. Read some comments, hung out a bit, grabbed a coffee... Figured I should replay one more time. Now.can't.stop.replaying. Cheers!

[@sisterphyllis4753]

I love every moment indeed. This is that stillness and quiet somber imaginative music that takes you into a great slumber. Or a Saturday kickback. That young lady is awesome. That band is spectacular.

[@KingMe725]

What a way to start my birthday! Incredible! And all 3 singers are amazing!

[@fundinkuta7082]

Poppa Bear hbd

[@KingMe725]

Fundi Nkuta Thnx

[@rochellejohnsoncabil2800]

Happy Belated Birthday Poppa Bear

[@KingMe725]

Rochelle Johnson Cabil Thank You

[@Gassyyetclassy]

Wow, give Angela her own tiny desk!

[@MusicRevolution1992]

Adriana Auten This music is on another level of dopeness.

[@LILBOOTYTINKA]

I swear i would cry

[@altdelet3778]

Give it a year

[@kartikpathak7385]

Man I still wish that Tribe should have come here to perform. What a legendary performance it would have been

[@martelli846]

Everyone was amazing and the young lady voice is mature beyond her years. (Beautiful)I can't wait to hear what she sounds like in 5 years!

[@bashthefash420]

Saw these guys last night. Drummer is a beast, so much fun to watch. Plays like he's in a punk band.

[@gregorypurse6758]

Home girl got serious and undeniably great talent especially for a lady as young as herself.

[@PinkAmadeus]

Two years late, but hey, I'm still alive and this music is moving. Thank you endlessly, NPR Music! PS And, of course, much appreciation to The Midnight Hour. PPS Angela Muñoz steals the show. PPPS I purchased their album (iTunes) while I was listening to this.

[@dukeluoji]

Holy shit, I was not expecting Angela to sing like that! Her voice surprised tf out of me. Such a great performance.

[@littlelizard3483]

Sick, reminds me a bit of of 4hero. Happy to se Ali Shaheed doin his thing

[@princesst30]

I didn't know Ali Shaheed Muhammed played Bass. Learned something new. This group's sound is on point

[@treborsimagination]

Angela Muñoz...... The young lady is fire!

[@warrenl1972]

Pure and utter class....

[@kjmasseke5123]

Adrian and Shaheed did their thing on the Luke Cage soundtrack.

[@damirzlatkic8134]

Mate dont even get me started 😂

[@DavesGroovesandCreations]

That’s exactly what got me into a lot more of Adrian’s and Shaheed’s music!

[@subburban2618]

I can’t stop streaming this album

[@dwalker112]

Ali shaheed 🔥

[@ericanord1951]

This concert changed my life. So beautiful.

[@peterbrooke7146]

This is amazing i came for that spicy bass but damn everyone was on point i'll defo be listening to more for these guys

[@kimberlykimberly8808]

Dopeness!!!!! OMG! Soon to be a Jazz classic!

[@marcinjarzyna4252]

It's absolutely incredible how they play with each other...WooooooooW!

[@delvontetate5186]

I had a chance to meet these cats in person, and i must say, it was one of the BEST moments i've ever experienced. They were so cool and down to earth.

[@astridvitols4712]

Ouhhhh Soooooo beautiful !!!! Thanksfully to All of You !!!! Yes the special voice of the young girl...but All together it's great !!!!☺👍🎈💗

[@tanniewill1986]

That man's voice...OMG!!! CHILLS!

[@Peter32tjrksor]

Angela Muñoz...WOW

[@YoyoSquirrel]

Holy hell, at first I was like who is that girl in the fluffy bucket hat, then as soon she started singing I got chills!

[@caramelcosmo71147]

Who got their tickets to see them at Thalia Hall in the Chi - Oct 2019? 🙋🏽‍♀️ this girl does💜💜💜💜

[@fransergiomartinsdeoliveir292]

"The pure sensation of hearing the divine descending upon our small world... Music clears the mind and soothes the heart."

[@vannguyenhong5441]

Ali the bass player looks like someone who just learned the bass but is surprisingly killing it hard. Seriously his hand position and how he looks at his hands make him look like a beginner but the playing itself is on point.

[@pierrelevtchenko]

ahaha thought the same thing! Him looking down like that and playing with his thumb looked kinda amateur ish, but he's killing it

[@MrDeedsly]

NPR Music is killing it this week. Thanks for the great music and knowledge of a new great band. Shout out to the sound engineers! Quality is amazing as always.

[@enzorocha2977]

Voodoo in the Dark felt like Amy Winehouse right there. Good show.

[@nataliamedina2577]

As soon as I saw Mr. Muhammad I clicked it! Tribe called quest fan! Fantastic!

[@Eric-yp7ho]

their album is amazing

[@CrsPro]

They are some legends playing here!!! mad respect!!!!

[@justinmwhitaker]

It's not a surprise. ATCQ got that jazz vibe from somewhere. While I'm at it, David Henderson needs some sort of Tiny Desk award for most appearances by a drummer.

[@gregc7699]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow that girl in the Kangol hat is incredible wow her voice i so didnt expect that chills

I know this band is another step in the continued growth of these extraordinary musicians, but its show the quality of music and performance that can be accomplished when people join together in an act of selflessness.

[@BigMar3473]

I drove around listening to this. So smooth.

[@jackiemorris8392]

I just love NPR Tiny DESK! I love the diversity of those who perform. Thanks for the delivery of what is and was A JOURNEY!

[@crystalbutler659]

My favorite group!!! Hi Ali!😍 Hello Adrian😄

[@11muzik99]

Without even realizing it, I watched this great set at the suggested time....perfect!

[@GoldenGraham25]

Musicianship on point!!! Plus, Mr. Younge and Mr. Muhammad are beautiful creatures. 😂😂

[@lupitamihita1261]

I could listen to this for hours.

[@TheDoosh79]

Digging the - Sammy Davis Jr just stumbled out of a club at 4am with my bow tie undone - look

[@JimmyJamesMarquees]

Wow Angela is amazing!

[@I_be_e]

Headed to Santa Monica Cali tonite to check them out! Another great weekend in our Golden State!

[@christinacee8778]

Looooove Adrian Younge 😍😍😍👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️🥂

[@SCottLARock19]

This puts me in the mind of Soul Music from the 70's.

[@noirprncess]

I really enjoyed this show and look forward to this album.

[@ceez9292]

Yo! When the bass dropped in the opening track I was hooked! Straight THUNDER

[@Mish93Will]

So much soul, music as emotion.

[@tallulahaa]

7m40 : most beautiful music moment I've heard in a long time!

[@doelerich]

Always something marveling to discover, here on the tiny desk :) i am in love with this show.

[@tajcameron5965]

This is superb. Thanks once again Tiny Desk for providing a platform for real musicianship.

[@Tocu360]

I Saw a black man with a vintage Bass and was instantly hooked

[@pjselby]

Ha, he totally jumped out at me too, the purple bass is pretty rad. Is it a particularly rare one or something?

[@busterwb]

pjselby it’s a old 50s or 60s Fender Precision Bass, the purple paint job is almost definitely a refinish though.

[@PlainSight.]

That's Ali Shaheed Muhammad!

[@tydouglas3013]

Not rare just vintage and very cool

[@TheJdfingerboards]

Usually a cat that has a bass like that he’s got a luthier that customs basses like that.

[@spankybranch2733]

That was beautiful. It is now midnight all day for me!

[@minorGroove9]

The fact that you are real makes you special.

[@jbza6]

Gracias señor bajista 🙌🏻 hands down!

[@mothetoselepe1688]

I have been wondering when this was going to transition to KZbin..Thanks for the upload. Jazz meets Hip-Hop done right, mad love got the album and got mad respect and love for this project!!! Can't wait for Samora Pinderhughes session on here, now that will really be the ultimate.

[@treborsimagination]

Needed this Wednesday morning!

[@mandeelaw8410]

Soundtrack to my life!

[@PrinceEmak]

I think I'm in love with Angela Munoz😍😁

[@CouchEconomyTX]

Shaheed continuing to be a midnight marauder, beautiful

[@theTrend7]

That young pianist almost reminds me of Snoh Aalegra,who's voice I really enjoy.

[@alexyerkey3141]

Digging the purple p bass

[@carlosalberto5690]

Galera , adorei demais esse som conforta o coração belo instrumental graças a Deus.

[@christinaayres84]

So beautiful

[@TheMastodon88]

I've never seen A Tribe Called Quest live, holy shit their feel is next level, straight shivers.

[@Sok12111]

this isn't tribe, this is Ali Shaheed MUhammed (the guy with purple bass) in his band Midnight Hour along with some invited guests/singers from my understanding, crazy talented nonetheless just wanted to clarify

[@patrickrieger6971]

Yes indeed, sounds to the mindset

[@georgethompson1991]

Regardless if you think she’s coping too much from amy or any other comparisons, that girl can sing and she’s still very young. Girl is gonna go places. Damn.

[@SS-sw8de]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL 💯🔥💯💪💪

[@PowerGurhl]

darn it I'm supposed to be doing homework but i am mesmerized now lol tiny desk you are too good

[@Santibcs]

Younge is magic

[@2211tomash]

Absolutely right! He is responsible for this magical music.