Hurray For the Riff Raff: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2018
- Feb. 5, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- Alynda Segarra's unamplifed voice in this Tiny Desk performance had no problem rising above the drums, congas, cello, violin, bass, keyboards, and an electric guitar. The passion for her Puerto Rican roots feels boundless. As Soul Captain for Hurray for the Riff Raff, she and her band weave tales of man's inhumanity to fellow humans, often from bigotry, intolerance and ignorance.
But the spirit that arises out of her ancestral roots and its clash with twenty-first century cultural insensitivities inspires the brilliance that is Hurray For The Riff Raff's latest album, The Navigator. This 2017 release and the songs that grace it are at the heart of the fervency Alynda Segarra sings about so animatedly at the Tiny Desk. The song "Pa'lante," one of the most articulate songs of a generation, speaks of being colonized and hypnotized, sterilized and dehumanized, with the refrain, "pa'lante" which translates as "forward." I think of it as "onward." To continue the fight to freedom and respect. As Alynda Segarra preaches:
"To all who lost their pride, I say, Pa'lante!
To all who had to survive, I say, Pa'lante!
To my brothers, and my sisters, I say, Pa'lante!"
Writing songs with a message can often turn out to be well-meaning, but musically less memorable. These songs, however, play as anthems and help do what music can do best - build bridges, unite people and form communities. Hurray for the Riff Raff, indeed!
SET LIST
"Rican Beach"
"Pa'lante"
"Nothing's Gonna Change That Girl"
MUSICIANS
Alynda Segarra (vocals/guitar), Jordan Hyde (guitar), Charlie Ferguson (drums), Sarah Goldstone (keys), Claudia Chopek (violin), Patricia Santos (Cello), Juan-Carlos Chaurand (percussion)
CREDITS
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Noelle Smith, Maia Stern, Bronson Arcuri, Alyse Young; Production Assistant: Salvatore Maicki; Photo: Claire Harbage/NPR
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I'm so happy that I got Alynda at a free concert she did in NYC 2 summers ago in a park along the Hudson River. It was one of the most beautiful intimate event I've been to. I sat in the front with my daughter and granddaughter and sang along to all her music and got up to dance. She has a beautiful voice and her music is about resistance.
My goodness she is a powerful force. Never heard of this band until today & this is the beauty of Tiny Desk- constantly introducing me to my new fav music!
If she reminds you of a young Patti Smith, then we are paying attention. Fantastic.
No, she don't in any way.
This is exactly what I said the other day
yea except Alynda isn't racist
Good voice control, Lovely band, Even better messages through lyrics - Who else loves the message?
Isra Sabir damn you look beautiful.
Pa'Lante!
Isra Sabir ✊🏼 pa lante 100x35 libre
@@sireugenecourtney5797 But let me guess. you want free government controlled college?
I have see Alynda's band perform twice and they have knocked me off my feet each time.
Ain't ever heard of this band. So I'm cheerfully enjoy it and pass my stay here while hopping on the search bar to get more of them.
me too!!!! a link on facebook brought me to them
Simply amazing. I love Alynda Segarra's vocals and style. Hurray for the Riff Raff!
"All the poets were dying form a silence disease, so it happened quickly and with much ease." Such and incredible song.
Yet
This is great! She has the voice and the power only a few legendary singers have ever had.
truth
One of my wife's favorite artists. I bought her tickets to see them in Austin for her birthday. 🤫🤫🤫
Currently crying on my lunch break because this is so inspiring.
u lucky git! U got a job listenin to sounds?!
Seek help ... GL.
I can understand the lunch break feels.
we absolutely stand behind this .....beautiful
Crazy...organic.
..The band and the lady is a gem
Gave me goosebumps. Her voice, message, passion. Gracias amiga.
Had forgotten how truly fine this woman is! A wonderful rediscovery that gives me hope for a better world. Love and live, then pass it on.
I'm so in love with this woman
I love this girl in all her forms. In the few years that I've know this band it's changes have been complete and extreme. But her TALENT seems endless and her BEAUTY is too.
Same...through all the changes in the music over the years, she has remained genuine and true to herself. One of the most important voices and lyricists in music today.
Feeling your music heavy on my heart. Just beautiful. Thank you...
My new favorite band. So happy I found them.
Thank you for the powerful music, I know I’m not alone
What a force of nature she is! Obsessed with this/them/their whole deal
This is one of the most inspired performances I have ever seen. Powerful, beautiful and IMPORTANT. If this doesn't resonate with some part of you, well, pa'lante.
❤️
loooove the guitar work on here. + adore HFTRR and the powerful songs they bring ❤🔥
So good. Hurray for the Riff Raff!
just bought tickets for April 2024 in Los Angeles !
Been listening since days of the riff raff ! Magical ! Keep it. Up !
thanks NPR Music for bringing us great music and vibes
This is exceptional. Best band I've heard in ages. I've only just discovered them!
qué maravilla!!! abrazos de bienestar para todxs.
ahhhh in was hoping she'd sing Pa'lante! It's one of my favorite songs! and this live version is fantastic!
Fantastic rhythm, poetry, music, performance, not to mention vision. Thank you.
Wow! She's got the power and the spirit.
She's amazing
Brilliant!!! I love this band so much! That first song is killer!
Wild Tribe i
Seen them IRL and they conscious humans. This performance just makes me love them and her especially that much more.
Excellent, love how this band have evolved!
I love this band
Fantástic!
Desplegando conciencia a través de la magia de la música!
De altura!!!
THANKS!!!💋❤💋❤
Blew my mind. Thank you !
Amazing! Her voice is miracle✨
Obviously those who disagree politically are going to dislike but she still carries on! Much respect. Lyrics are bold and powerful. Palante had a little Beatles vibe, like it alot! I appreciate the Spanish music vibes underneath
You are one sexy woman.
You guys made me feel something. Strength, courage, and self confidence. I thank you. That's what music it about. Kudos.
Beautiful ❤
i love the message their music has
Always brilliant, gets better and better
Pa lante my friends!!!
Something quiet different, it's refreshing and for me coming frm Africa their compositions sound familiar.... Love the message they preach too.... Good band 👍
Adelante, Alynda! Besos desde España
Poetry in music motion-
All my Best--
Great arrangement and backup
You are my new favorite group!
This kicked ass.
Keep making beautiful music from your beautiful souls!. This is wonderful.
I first learned of Hooray for the Riff Raff when they won a best song award for The Body Electric (as reported here on NPR music) - a beautiful and disturbing song. Been following them since. Alynda is a force. Pa'lante people!
Damn, that was good. P'alante, y'all!
Utterly mesmerizing.
Bravissimi..bel concerto
Beautiful
Well, amazing as usual.
judging by whats on the radio these days,I truly thought real music was finished,that young people didnt care at all,bout actually playing insturments,and well, all that,but watching this show,and being exposed to all these young artists,I can die easy, knowing that true, great young artists, like these guys,and many others, will never let real music die,and thank you for that.....
Yeah, lots of good music out there... it never went away. What happened is that the corporate music industry learned how to maximize its profits by pushing concentrated shiite music "product" to the masses. But Tiny Desk is one of many great sources for burrowing down the endless rabbit hole of amazing music if you care to.
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there’s just so much out there... much of it excellent!
Love this, their cover of Jealous Guy is amazing too
So good !!!!
Que buen gusto y cuanta fuerza.
😭😭😭thank you for this medicine
Wow... I need to move to Puerto Rico... Pa’lante!!!
I love this song
I LOVE YOU!!! PA' LANTE
8:30, Pedro Pietri, verses from Nuyorican poet's "Puerto Rican Obituary"
Thank you Sharp things!
It's Sharp objects Brah !!!!
Power to the people comes from the people. Stand together for the good right reasons.
Yes! Friend showed me them a few years ago. Watching later with a cold one.
Well that was fuckin weird
Great voice and message. She reminds me of Buffy Saint Marie. Don’t let them stop you!
Just saw these guys live the other with Bon Iver, never heard of them before then but now im hooked
Saw these guys open for Bon Iver in Vancouver and absolutely loved them. Checked out their studio stuff and it's just not the same. They should release some live stuff for sure.
Jesus fuck this hit me like a truck. Her voice is mesmerising and the band is really wonderful. I love it! Thanks for letting them play.
Just as an aside, I love that big Epiphone she's playing. How things have moved on since the early days in New Orleans!
Hell yeah Pa lante!!! Feel something
I love you, so good.
Fabulous
And the poets shall lead us. Well, me anyway. I love their music So Much. 💞💜💞
Yeah great music guys a lot of latin soul inside. friendly greetings to Justin, reminicensing time in the beach "el tunco" in San Salvador.
Forward raza!
Shame I can't give this a thumbs up each time I listen to it.
Pa ' lante ❤☯
This is great! I love their hair color tbh.
It's very suggestive. Maybe my new favorite :)
They finally visited npr. Pure happiness
Rockstar for our time
PURE ART
My New Orleans love
While I prefer their older stuff, I'm glad they're able to make the music they want to make and be successful. I'm also glad they're standing up for the little people in their music.
Kevin Hitchcock exactly! I hate it when fans get mad at bands for changing things up a bit.
Kevin Hitchcock marginalized sir not "little".
many great ones changed things up and expanded their music: Neil Young, Bon Iver/Justin Vernon
@@Francisco_420 Your right, it's an older expression.
@@PriestsandParamedics Yeah, old language is full of condescending words.. glad you see it👍
I saw them live maybe a decade ago and they were like a whole different band. A lot of folk Americana influences, all accoustic, with a lot of odd instrument choices in there (Washboard, sawblade, toy piano, etc). Alynda was rocking a banjo back then.
GREAT!
Came here from a 2010 Tuba Skinny vid where Alynda Segarra had different hair and was playing banjo. Some change :) She has a great voice and presence and message. Love these performances. She has the power and passion of Nina Simone
There's a woman who loves what she does!!
Alynda looks STUNNING!!!
Sings like a "SONG BIRD"
I absolutely love this girl..
Saw her 2 years ago at a very small venue up state NY
She's getting better with every performance
Am I the only one having some Fiona Apple vibes from this? Love her voice and energy!
You deserve another comment--
Pure magic -
This is crazy--
But listening to you reminds me of early Frank Zappa--
Mellifluous oratory!!
Nice music. Great sound. Lovely message.
And a very latino rhythm.
Last song has something of "Y dale alegría a mi corazón" (Fito Paez).
I just fall in love with her, that's all for today.
Her covers of jealous guy and drunken angel are life changing
Yay!
Her vibrato and voice color has a Grace Slick kinda vibe.
Yes! I was think this too