Jamila Woods: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2018
- Jan. 29, 2018 | Suraya Mohamed -- Singer, songwriter, poet, educator and community organizer Jamila Woods is also a freedom fighter: a voice that celebrates black ancestry, black feminism and black identity. "Look at what they did to my sisters last century, last week," goes a line from "Blk Girl Soldier," her powerful opening number at the Tiny Desk.
"Traumatic things ... happen to black people, but then you still have to go to work the next day, or you still have to wake up and teach a class, or go take care of your family," Woods told NPR in September. "I had just been bottling up all my feelings about these things ... so I remember this song being a way for me to cry about a lot of those things and just feel them and sit with them."
Woods followed "Blk Girl Soldier" with "Giovanni," another anthem of black female pride, inspired by the Nikki Giovanni poem "Ego Tripping." The original text includes no punctuation, not a single comma or period, and reveals a liberated prosody that is also illustrated in the song. Listen how her lyricism interplays with the rhythm section's syncopated groove to create a captivating state of emotional buoyancy.
There is much to savor in Woods' music, rich with philosophical meaning and striking musicality. Of particular note is her recurring theme of self-love, as heard in "Holy," the last song in this set: "Woke up this morning with my mind set on loving me." (What a refreshing affirmation to hear "loving me," instead of the predictable "loving you.")
"My mission as an artist is always to create art that's useful," Woods told NPR. "I want my music to feel like it has a tangible effect on people, like it allows them to check in with themselves, feel affirmed, feel able to continue into their day or into their path with renewed energy and a renewed sense of self, because ... that's what I hope to manifest in myself."
SET LIST
"Blk Girl Soldier"
"Giovanni"
"Holy"
MUSICIANS
Jamila Woods, Erik Hunter, Justin Canavan, Ralph Schaefer, Aminata Burton
CREDITS
Producers: Suraya Mohamed, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Bronson Arcuri, CJ Riculan, Alyse Young; Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR
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"My cup is fuller. What I've got is enough. Nobody completes me. Don't mess with my stuff" that hit home ❤
Big Ups to Tiny Desk for displaying Black Conscious music, no fear, no one else would allow this kind of spotlight definitely not mainstream.
Exactly
well really ?!
Deadass
Tiny Desk has been musical sanctuary for me. This artist is brilliant.
I’m watching in June 2020 and right now the entire world needs to listen to Jamila. 🖤🖤🖤 Her opening song is so spot on to the BLM movement right now. I’m a forever fan!
Her song holy is my daily cuppa.... I've also discovered her recently and sooo many dope artists on Tiny Desk
Look up George Soros
Truth being told! Should have been listening to her. I just heard "Holy" on the movie "Nappily Ever After" and had to find it! This Tiny Desk came up next and I'm like WHY haven't I heard of her b4 this and WHY aren't there over a million views?? Is she too naturally real??? Well that's my language and right up my alley! I will be spreading her like a virus. She made my spirits move, she's getting those million views... And so it is!
I keep telling people about her but no one listens.
I mean, she’s phenomenal... and that band is crazy tight.
Music Reloaded thank you! 💜
I discovered this today and have played it nonstop. The pocket is insane and her voice is silk
So good.
Anyone been a fan since she released Holy?? ♥️♥️♥️♥️🙋🙋
Blithe Alanna first time I heard her was on on Sunday candy by chance and I’ve loved her ever since
YES!!!! I found out about that song after haha. So good.
My first taste of her was on through chance the rapper and her group milo & otis: the joy #liftup
Jamlia wood Dope music awesome Cool good deep poet powerful fan big girl music rap league new
Yesss this woman is everything
"Look at what they did to my sister, last century last week....." dope sights sister, low vision, high glories! 🙌
Her music had gotten me through so many hard times. I stopped everything I was doing to watch this. I love her and her quiet strength and courage.
“Though I walk through the darkest valley I shall fear no love” 💗
I was passing through an anxiety lapsus due to my thesis deadline, and this appeared on my UA-cam suggestions, my heart is calm and peaceful now, thanks.
you deserve that peace sis!
Hey, did you ever finish your thesis?
You can do it!!!
Please buy her album. Talent needs to be supported!
"Mama burned sage for me" yesss 💜 holy is basically apart of my morning ritual while i do yoga. 😌
LEGACY! LEGACY! is fantastic and in my top 5 albums this year, she's amazing.
Jamila means beautiful (feminine) in Arabic. This is indeed beautiful music. Thank you so much.
Salar Abbas shukran
"Look at what they did to my sister last century, last week..." Powerful, Sarah Baartman reference! 🙏🏾
She needs to release Giovanni!!
I have watched a lot of Tiny Desk Concerts and this is in the top 5 performances. Jamila is just a revelation as a singer, songwriter and performer. And the band is just perfect! I love them all!!
Was planning on only listening for a few minutes but the performance was too good had to watch it all
I've seen her live twice already and she never disappoints. her shows & music are full of self-loving, empowering, nonapologetic woc femme love. i love this. thanks for bringing her on tiny desk
Heard “Holy” on Nappily Ever After!
That bass lawd & the drummer ✨❤️ but her voice is majestical
Bass player hella legit!👍🏾🔥
baby on the keys and the background vocals!!
great job!! I would love to see you all live!!
Kylah Bryant she's so pretty n jams rad
Yep and she’s tough on them keys too
That's my sister!!!
@@AMI-tl7ou ❤❤❤ keep playing and singing lady👏❤
Jamila Woods is an amazingly brilliant breath of fresh air!!!
I pressed like before watching... I was sure. And it is.
This is the first time for me to hear this fine fine band and I'm loving it!
Forever thanks NPR!
Not Right Music
Not Right Music ✌🏾👍🏽
I love this series - that it allows me to experience artist without leaving my house, dealing with crowds, and wasting my money, is just awesome! As for Ms. jamila Woods, I'm a new fan. Her lyrics, musical style, and voice combine into calm energy and energetic comfort.
OMG!! those lyrics, that drummer, that bassist!!!
I love Jamila's voice! I also love how I catch hints of Badu and Goapele in her voice!
Loved all her songs since 'Holy', absolutely phenomenal!!! ❤️
You mean Billie Holiday
A Black Magic Month Surprise 🙌🏾✨✨
This band tho😍😍😍😍😩😩😩🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Erykah Badu-Like. Speechless
right!
Juan Carmona Yaaaassss!!
Nobody compares to Erykah
@@rosiomiranda8300 I truly agree they can try but never.
Her album spoke to my soul it's just so beautiful
Loving this she , “last century,last week....but she don’t give up” 🙌🏾 !
Chicago in building! Show em how we really get down.
I am not your rib. I am not your eve. 💜💜🖤🖤
Beautiful line
why tf is that beautiful?
I am not your Queen, I am the Kingdom
@@live42dayy25 theyve been brainwashed by white feminism to hate us. And as you can see, the black community is failing as a result of it. Because black women cant teach black boys to be men. My whole generation looks up to the fictional character, uncle phil, as a dad. That should tell you something.
These lyrics are some *powerful* affirmations.
Jamila woods is amazing 🔥🔥💯💯
100% Inspired!
She is amazing I seen her twice in concert with Raphael Saadiq. She had this whole band with her at the concert.
I discovered this today and have played it nonstop. The pocket is insane and her voice is silk.
Top act ive seen here. Chance, Paak, Chick Corea, and other artists are without a shadows doubt incredible, but this shit is different. It elevates your conscience, soul, and heart on a street and musical level. The kinda shit I've been looking out for and look for all the time. Beautiful, the continuation of profound music harbouring a heart of resistance and rebellion. respect and harmony.
She is so so beyond beautiful
How did I just scream like that?? I love her
i remember her as a slam poet/judge when i was in high school...man, time flies.
What an absolutely amazing voice and knowledge she shares. Coming straight from the soul, belief in oneself, and letting everything out there, still getting up throughout all the hate put out there and still loving and fighting for what you believe in. You are loved and teaching love. Thank you for sharing and allowing us to grow with you. Your light shines far and wide. We hear you.
One of the best Tiny Desk ever recorded. "Giovanni" is incredibly beatiful. Thank you very much Jamila and NPR.
This version of Holy is now my daily happy morning song ☀️🧡
this is too much, it's just beautiful ... imnandi yonke leway damn...
this is hella FRESH- that bass player is killin it
I LOVE YOUUU JAMILAAA!! MUCH LOVE FROM CURACAO!
We were so honored to just recently host Jamila at WGBH. So happy to watch/listen to this great Tiny Desk performance! Jamila is unstoppable!
No words of praise can do this set justice. Thank you, Jamilla Woods!
beautiful drumming
So underrated 😭. For those with eyes to see and ears to listen ❤️🇿🇦
Wow, some really great musicianship here! Beautiful.
Something about her music that's very therapeutic.. it calms me down and just makes me feel a lot better instantly.. Special shout out to the album 'heavn'.. my go to medication lately 💊💆🏻♀️🧠💕
the bassist is giving me life!! and ofc Jamila stunned
Her voice is beautiful and the band is so smooth. Ill be watching this all day!
FINALLY... I LOVE JAMILIA SO MUCH... GREAT SONG WRITING!!!
Yes for Kamila getting the recognition she deserves! Her album is amazing, her edges are immaculate, thank you NPR Music for sharing this!
"goodness and mercy shall follow me" one of my fav lyrics EVER. gonna get it tatted on me sometime in the next year hopefully :)
..."And I cry, I cry: It's Just The Rain So I Can Grow."
I wish Artists like this would get more exposure, more airplay, more props, worldwide recognition; more EVERYTHING instead of everything ELSE which not only pales in comparison but most often totally lacks any kind of Substance...with the only real talent just being The Superficial.
" you might wanna hold my comb when you find out what im made of" yasss! i felt that!
I love this woman. The more recognition she receives, the better. Love from the UK, keep representing!
Same name as mine, means 'beautiful' and she embodies it, thoroughly!
Frist class musicians. Everything sounds so perfect and in the right amount. You did it again Tiny desk
This Queen is mystical. BLESSED!!!
Thats bae from Sunday Candy!
That groove damned!
WOW! Woman on the keys is so beautiful and her voice goes perfectly with jamilas
You are BEAUTIFUL...from the inside...out!! Bravo! The band is on point too! Wishing you all much SUCCESS! #Blessings
You might want to hold my comb
When you find out what I’m made of
You might want to follow me and copy all of my mistakes
I’m so nice, so nice
You can’t not smile when I smile
And I cry, I cry
It’s just the rain so I can grow
Any minute now you get the message
Eenie meenie miney pick an apt description
I’m impressive, you can check my chart for reference
Moon-and sun-kissed, reverend blessed it
Come and listen to a quick confession
Water is to oil, me to your aggression
I’m protected
Joycetta prayed on me, mama burned sage for me
None can take that energy away from me
I’ve been up in here since grandmama was a baby, praise me
I be on my Giovanni, tea and honey
Tell it like I see it
Speak it so I be it
My ancestors watch me
Fairytale walking
Black Goldilocks, yeah
My naps just right
You got questions, I know that’s right
There must be a reason why
There must be a reason
There must be a reason why
There must be a reason
Little bitty, you wanna call me
A hundred motherfuckers can’t tell me
How I’m supposed to look when I’m angry
How I’m supposed to shrink when you’re around me
Permission denied to rearrange me
I am the Kingdom, I am not your Queen
Hotep better step from up around me
I am not your rib, I am not your Eve
Any minute now you'll get the message
Eenie meenie miney pick an apt description
I’m impressive, you can check my chart for reference
Moon and sun, guess reverend blessed it
Come on listen to a quick confession
Water is to oil, me to your aggression
I’m protected
Joycetta prayed on me, mama burned sage for me
None can take that energy away from me
I’ve been up in here since grandmama was a baby, praise me
I be on my Giovanni, tea and honey
Tell it like I see it
Speak it so I be it
My ancestors watch me
Fairytale walking
Black Goldilocks, yeah
My naps just right
You got questions, I know that’s right
There must be a reason why
There must be a reason
There must be a reason why
There must be a reason
There must be a reason why
I love this love finding. New artists like her wow .
Loved seeing that NPR TD had Chicago's Jamila Woods on! She is by far one of my favs and I love that she was recognized!
WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITH MY MIND SET ON LOVING ME
that drummer though
Right!?
super tight!!!
I'm not even going to lie, I actually felt the Spirit in that last song. I literally started getting caught up, if you know what I mean. What a blessing. Much love to Jamila Woods.
One of the most powerful realizations in my journey is that I have no self. There is only I am. I just love.
I love that he plays a Squier bass.
Bryan Stanley just bought my first
it costs around 2500€ tho ;) had to check it cuz it sounded dope af
I haven't even started this beautiful, amazing, insightful performance and I can use those adjective with confidence to describe what I am about to see.
I love this girl and this album specifically
music to my conscious ears...never heard anything like it. much gratitude God
She’s beautiful!
we need a new jamila woods tiny desk after the amazing new project drop 😍😍
I'm not lonely im alone
Excited to see jamila woods, at the exchange in Bristol.
Can't afford erykah badu.
But you will be blessed Peace
No matter how many artist's sets I listen to I keep coming back to Jamila. I love the tone of her voice, her delivery, and her rich message driven lyrics. I could listen to her sing all day long!!
I love this..Jamila is the bomb! Can't wait to see her in Chicago next month.
Best TDC in eons ...Band tight, voice unpretentious and just brilliant, Jamila is the truth
I love her SO SO SO much! I only became aware of her a couple weeks ago but she has become an instant favorite!!!
This is amazing.
Bout damn time! I was there at the filming (back in early Nov) and it's been killing me waiting and hoping for this to finally show up while dozens of others that were filmed after were released. Why do some take so long while others get published in a couple days?
YASSSSS! FINALLY 😩😩😩
Jazmyne Drakeford it’s about time...took long enough..
FINALLYYYYYY, she killed this 🤘🏼
these are all beautiful, but holy really be getting a lady through a tough time atm.. so from the UK, thankya Jamila, you got fans across the pond
Great UK. That her music and soul has captured you. May U. Be blessed Cordi L
She’s so powerful. Like she time capsules black American history beautifully, always with resilience, hope and grace. Melancholic, but there’s this warmness you sink into, that you feel, that comforts you, and reminds you that you are seen.
She's amazing and def. in my top 5 favorite soul singers right now. Slot-A production on most of her stuff is next level too.
freakin love this album, it was a masterpiece
She’s so beautiful !
How they all stay in time with each other when there is so much syncopation is verrrrrrry impressive