This guy has to be the most respectful backup singer ever. Complements without ever attempting to distract from Ms. War's magical voice. This is exactly as it should be. A guitar prodigy gets to perform on the global stage, where she always belonged. Been a long road from Venice beach. Glad to witness this.
saw him playing bass with micah nelson’s weirdfolk thang particle kid, rest assured dude is very capable of going way the frick off as well bonus tip for the sunny war/particle kid album ‘particle war’
seeing this lady go from busking the streets of venice beach over a decade ago to tiny desk (with so many ups and downs in between) brings a tear to our eye.
Forreals! I still listen to her Sunny Wars 3 video all the time and saw her play in Cudahy. So stoked to see her blown up. Her music is so powerful that when she plays it’s like a great bird just flew into the room.
This is beautiful. I've grown to just trust NPR and listen to complete strangers because I know it'll be good. Thank you Sunny War for being outstanding and thank you NPR for introducing me to them.
SXINT was just talking with my coworker about how tiny desk is where I hear all good new music. From idols to Gaelynn Lea. Love it all. Let’s see some pigface
She's a really great guitarist's, been following her for years, since someone first recorded her out in Cali, showed all my friends, she's special, without pop-glam.
Her talent as a singer, song writer and guitarist is just way off the charts, incredible, so happy to be alive when I listened, she will be playing long after I am gone, at least I hope so :) Unique is not a word given lightly.
I just been introduced to Ms War - amazing. I love how she gets a sound almost like a Kora out of her guitar on the second track. And great finger-picking in the blues tradition on the third. Altogether a unique approach to the instrument that perfectly balances with her voice.
Awkwardly charming and delightful, her stories have so much texture I couldnt stop listening to her soothing voice. Absolutely love how she plays guitar.
I saw Ms sunny on tv this morning and I like what i heard. Unique and beautiful voice and music . I will love to see her do extremely well and maybe perform on an award show.
Sonny is just an incredible songstress who melts your heart as you relax. Her songs will tell you all about it. I love her and her music along with her little band. They are great ! Thanks Sonny War for sharing a bit of yourself with us ! A friend always !
What an interesting fusion... i really do hear some Morcheeba in a few of her songs... Not so much Ms. Chapman to me... But great to have her in their league!
I just happened to Ms.War today on npr. Listened to this and more of her music on UA-cam. How can I describe wasn't hasn't been said already? Her story and how she expresses it with words and music is magic. Thank you for introducing us and thank you Ms.War for moving me.
Yelp that Highway music!!!! I’m listening to the third track visualizing that long bus ride from Stockton CA back in the 70s Love You Grandma Ruthie for giving me that adventure when I was a kid ❤️🖤💚
Sunny War, mama, you are enough!!!! I loved this. You did your job introducing another genre of music to someone who would've changed, and you have now enhanced my playlist!!
The first time I heard Sunnys voice was in Venice, near Sunset and Speedway over 10 years ago and I can assure you that her voice is even more beautiful in person. I never understood how the people passing by this mystical, soul soothing voice could not be captivated. I was (and still am) in awe of her sheer power as a muscian, songwriter, and human being. You are a legend, plain and simple. I'm glad I stopped in my tracks every time i heard your voice on the boardwalk, because I still do when I'm watching you on big stages across the world.
Oh! What an amazing concert. Band is awesome. I call this quiet love. I love his paisley jacket. I could see Jimmy Hendrix wearing it. Best jacket in ages.
I like it. Very nice. I love the Tiny Desk Concerts. It's where I find most of my favorite new artists since I don't listen to the radio. I think Rising Appalachia just recorded one. I'm looking forward to that.
Whomever is reading this remember to spread as much LOVE AS POSSIBLE, don't litter, help out the homeless and take care of nature please it's really important we gotta take care of eachother and mother earth. thank you and have a blessed life ❤
This is beautiful, thank you for the upload and thanks for the music sunny, glad to hear you have caught a break coz u deserve it: great voice and lovely picking, Happy New Year everyone and God Bless you all X
Wonderful mini set frankly I was almost instantly under the spell of her voice and your intricate picking patterns. After looking carefully her picking reminds me much of Malian guitar players but also from R.L Burnside the great Mississippi country Hill bluesman. Thanks NPR to make us discover such amazing artists !
This guy has to be the most respectful backup singer ever. Complements without ever attempting to distract from Ms. War's magical voice. This is exactly as it should be. A guitar prodigy gets to perform on the global stage, where she always belonged. Been a long road from Venice beach. Glad to witness this.
Right.
saw him playing bass with micah nelson’s weirdfolk thang particle kid, rest assured dude is very capable of going way the frick off as well
bonus tip for the sunny war/particle kid album ‘particle war’
seeing this lady go from busking the streets of venice beach over a decade ago to tiny desk (with so many ups and downs in between) brings a tear to our eye.
I also remember watching her in a video at Venice Beach when she was homeless. It was some years ago and am happy to see her here.
Forreals! I still listen to her Sunny Wars 3 video all the time and saw her play in Cudahy. So stoked to see her blown up. Her music is so powerful that when she plays it’s like a great bird just flew into the room.
Just came from digging her video from Venice, through my saved videos to read comments and find out she’s out here as Sunny War. Amazing!
did she sing with an older man, her father back then?
I just figured out why I haven't seen her on the boardwalk for like 5 years. Had no idea she made it! So happy for her 🥹🙌🏽🙏🏽💕
When they play, each guitar riff sounds like a ray of light.
I feel her music and the message through her expression.
Oumar this sounds like our music. West Africans. So refreshing
Yes
This is beautiful. I've grown to just trust NPR and listen to complete strangers because I know it'll be good. Thank you Sunny War for being outstanding and thank you NPR for introducing me to them.
Yeah! Terri Gross can interview ANYONE and make me interested in them, even if it's someone like Randy Travis or someone like that.
This right here.
Bob knows how to find great musicians.
@@TheBella2u bob who Marley heehee much love fae bonnie Scotland
• I don’t listen to this kind of music but somehow every npr tiny desk makes me want to check the artist cuz they all just sound so good •
That's what I think after every Tiny Desk video
SXINT was just talking with my coworker about how tiny desk is where I hear all good new music. From idols to Gaelynn Lea. Love it all. Let’s see some pigface
I religiously listen to NPR for the same reason. They have shown me so many raw talent out there. They prove real music is still out there.
@shulamite92114 Diggs DITTO!
Don't try to classify it. Don't try to compare it. Just listen to it, hear it, and enjoy it.
Thanks Bob. Thanks Sunny War.
ABSOLUTELY
Sunny War sings the lyrics I didnt know I was needing
She's a really great guitarist's, been following her for years, since someone first recorded her out in Cali, showed all my friends, she's special, without pop-glam.
It's Gail, is it you? Isn't she great?
Yeah... My first encounter was Redemption Song on Venice Beach. Her evolution is amazing
No need to Talk sweet lady, your music is saying all you need to say. So happy to see you doing well, Jah bless!
Her talent as a singer, song writer and guitarist is just way off the charts, incredible, so happy to be alive when I listened, she will be playing long after I am gone, at least I hope so :) Unique is not a word given lightly.
I just been introduced to Ms War - amazing. I love how she gets a sound almost like a Kora out of her guitar on the second track. And great finger-picking in the blues tradition on the third. Altogether a unique approach to the instrument that perfectly balances with her voice.
I always thought she has a bit Malian “desert music” in her playing.
I love fingerpicking, and she's a master.
Awkwardly charming and delightful, her stories have so much texture I couldnt stop listening to her soothing voice. Absolutely love how she plays guitar.
I saw Ms sunny on tv this morning and I like what i heard. Unique and beautiful voice and music . I will love to see her do extremely well and maybe perform on an award show.
I can imagine Sunny War music playing in the background of a movie.🎥 Or while I drive my convertible on the dirt roads of Savannah GA.🚘🌝
Thanks to NPR and Tiny Desk,at the age of 66,i am still discovering new and exciting music
This sounds so fresh and new yet so rustic and old. I absolutely adore it! Love this collection of sacred humans ❤️
Sonny is just an incredible songstress who melts your heart as you relax. Her songs will tell you all about it. I love her and her music along with her little band. They are great ! Thanks Sonny War for sharing a bit of yourself with us ! A friend always !
Sunny War, I just wanted to say... It literally takes away the pain in my body when I watch you play, your music is so cathartic.
Agreed....STILL cathartic in 2025. Thx Sunny War, such a rare and wonderful find!😮😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Simply Beautiful.... Every single note..... Every single word
I love this singer
My vote for the best NPR act in 2019. This was so good!
I'm feeling her vibe, she's a very good song writer, I could tell by her expression she wrote those songs. Very gifted. Hard work truly pays off.
Nothing surprised me like this in a looong time! WOW
I just discovered this gem💖Sunny War is a talented and beautiful artist.
Soul changing music right here
Be as weird as you want! Love your music.
great !!! I had no idea Sunny War exists; thank you NPR. This sound is a fusion between Tracy Chapman and Morcheeba - excellent !
What an interesting fusion... i really do hear some Morcheeba in a few of her songs... Not so much Ms. Chapman to me... But great to have her in their league!
Bliss.
Strong.
Left me with chills.
Every once and awhile things really do get really real.
I just happened to Ms.War today on npr. Listened to this and more of her music on UA-cam. How can I describe wasn't hasn't been said already? Her story and how she expresses it with words and music is magic. Thank you for introducing us and thank you Ms.War for moving me.
Souding great and in a trio too. So nice an honest feeling
what a beautiful little sparrow, so dreamy. love you Sunny, here in Australia.
They are such beautiful black Hippies, great singing and mu
Yelp that Highway music!!!! I’m listening to the third track visualizing that long bus ride from Stockton CA back in the 70s Love You Grandma Ruthie for giving me that adventure when I was a kid ❤️🖤💚
Sunny War, mama, you are enough!!!! I loved this. You did your job introducing another genre of music to someone who would've changed, and you have now enhanced my playlist!!
Not sure I’ve ever heard someone play guitar with such deliberate sparkle. She’s making that old Guild guitar smile
Sunny War - New Face in Roots Music. A Gifted singer and guitarist!
The first time I heard Sunnys voice was in Venice, near Sunset and Speedway over 10 years ago and I can assure you that her voice is even more beautiful in person. I never understood how the people passing by this mystical, soul soothing voice could not be captivated. I was (and still am) in awe of her sheer power as a muscian, songwriter, and human being.
You are a legend, plain and simple. I'm glad I stopped in my tracks every time i heard your voice on the boardwalk, because I still do when I'm watching you on big stages across the world.
Huge shout out to Sunny War - amazing session, thank you for sharing!
Love to you Sunny War !!! You are beautiful
Huge fan of Sunny! Love her music and personality. Thanks, NPR & Tiny Desk.
Insanely good, made me forget the world around me for 16 Minutes.
A higher power is working thru this woman, beautiful work the voice sticks with you , Peace !
Sunny war you are so so great if ever you do a show near me if God will we will be there Just keep up the good work,God bless you!!!
SOUL stirring music
Amazing talent! To be able to sing and play such intricate guitar pieces. Thanks again NPR for finding incredible musicians
she is so precious I wanna protect her. TELL ME there is someone out there to do that.
Oh! What an amazing concert. Band is awesome. I call this quiet love. I love his paisley jacket. I could see Jimmy Hendrix wearing it. Best jacket in ages.
Just one like per person... definitely not fair.
Amazing!
Thanks and congrats Audio Engineers Josh Rogosin and Patrick Boyd!
Greetings from Brazil!
Absolutely love Sunny war... she's a breath of fresh air ...
Nice well done many blessings
very clean ✨ ❤
Keep it up Girl, You have a wonderful voice, style, love it.
Wow! ... talented lady :-)
Yowza what an amazing voice!!!!! Lovely…
I like it. Very nice. I love the Tiny Desk Concerts. It's where I find most of my favorite new artists since I don't listen to the radio. I think Rising Appalachia just recorded one. I'm looking forward to that.
Wow! A super EARLY tiny desk concert!
Saw her open at a mitski concert I went to and I love her music so much now
Sweet mother of Jesus, where have they been all my life. Fan-Diddy-Tastic
😂 fan-diddy-tastic indeed
She‘s a jewel that needs no polishing. Most amazing and so unpretentious ❤
I almost didn't click on this video but I'm glad I did. Love this performance.
wow.. that is amazing ... thanks for this opportunity
It’s raining outside and stumbled across this much needed music 🥰
Beautifully unique characterful emotive. love it
She is AMAZING!💚
Beautiful song ... If it wasn't Broken ... how would you know you have a heart!
Wow. Mesmerizing & beautiful
So glad to see Sunny War again. Incredible singer and guitar player.
Sometime about her awkwardness makes her so relatable.
Your name sounds Nigerian. I remember watching her interview years ago where she said her parents were immigrants from Nigeria.
Sunny War is the absolute truth!
You are wonderful Sunny! Perfect, balanced accompaniment as well. Don't let the powers that be take way your amazing originality.
Bought her LP a few months ago. Great stuff!
Thanks Sunny
I can smell the sunlight on their skin
I can smell something.
It's called "Freshness"
They're amazing!
Very beautiful voice. Très minimaliste, j'aime bien.
I love this so much
Thank you for this ❤
I hope for the best for this artist
Whomever is reading this remember to spread as much LOVE AS POSSIBLE, don't litter, help out the homeless and take care of nature please it's really important we gotta take care of eachother and mother earth. thank you and have a blessed life ❤
Earl Campbell What a beautiful reminder 😊 I will. Thank you 🙏🏾
@@mswestmoreland11 You're very welcome and God bless you and your family ❤
Fenomeni di questo livello si contano sulle dita di una mano. Meraviglia
I love her.
This is beautiful, thank you for the upload and thanks for the music sunny, glad to hear you have caught a break coz u deserve it: great voice and lovely picking, Happy New Year everyone and God Bless you all X
so talented!
Simply beautiful
Lovely! Masterful guitar. Great songs!👍✌️😊🙏🏼🎶🎵
a heartwarming & genuine performance - love it!
beautiful music
Thank you, you're amazing! I love your cords, prose and your voice and your style. May God continue blessing you to bless us.
Quirky and wonderful. My mom fussed at me until I played this. I see why. She's very dang good!
Love them! Such beautiful music and a wonderful vibe from their group
Top ranking!!! Best in quite a while at tiny.
A rare gem.
So beautyfull, thank you.
What a beautiful soul 🤘🏽
what a stunning voice. thank you for this ❤
One of the best ones, needs more views
She is dope.
This is so unique, wonderful! Another real big surprise and an amazing concert.
Sooo beautiful and awesome. Thank you for putting your music out there
Wonderful mini set frankly I was almost instantly under the spell of her voice and your intricate picking patterns. After looking carefully her picking reminds me much of Malian guitar players but also from R.L Burnside the great Mississippi country Hill bluesman. Thanks NPR to make us discover such amazing artists !
Why I am I just hearing about them? I'm a fan thanks to tiny desk.
I really like this performance such a beautiful gentle voice.