Tank and the Bangas - Full Performance (Small Studio Sessions)

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Tank and the Bangas were in good spirits when they stopped by WFYI to record their Small Studio session. That positive energy is a big part of the band’s dynamic and sound, which matches an improvisational approach to jazz, soul, and hip-hop with the spoken word/sung vocals of the group’s leader Tariona “Tank” Ball. Tank and the Bangas have plenty of reasons to be feeling good these days - their visit to WFYI came on the heels of a performance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in support of their anticipated sophomore LP Green Balloon. Tank and the Bangas are poised on the threshold of a major breakthrough into the world of popular music, and they attribute much of that success to public radio.
Setlist:
New Orleans
Ants
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[@BAPS_504]

The best band in the land, period!
WE CANT HAVE OPENED BORDERS THOUGH!

[@dominiquelevi1844]

RIP Mr. Frankie Beverly. ❤ Tank and the bangas!

[@lesabarfield5463]

I absolutely adore this group. Super positive vibes.

[@sargelester7351]

Just found Tank & the Bangas recently on Paste... Outrageously Good! They make Real Real Music, Soulful jazz with spirit. Happy Feelings!! And thank you NPR!!

[@SargeThe1]

Dope first name...my nickname is Sarge

[@minat3220]

SargeThe1 hixup

[@davidgivins4203]

You got 3 years on me! A customer service representative and was just kicking it and ended up being recommended to Tanks and the Bangas! Lucky me!

[@poey50]

What a band! And for me Tank is the greatest band lead-singer of all time.

[@leslieseale9761]

I love these people and their music. Why not more listeners.

[@denisegriffin4343]

I sososo❤❤❤❤tank and tha bangas💃💃💃💃keeps me dancing Tank is bad as in good talented crafty artistic she's a stereo all in one play on so many styles ❤😊

[@natashaclark1417]

"Yaw better sang, yaw better sang, yes lawd" 😆😆 fr though ❤

[@ladyashephd727]

Al Jarreau (RIP) would be so proud! We are totally in Love with the Vibration, Sound and Originality of “TANK and the BANGAS” !

[@saufaliajohnson5654]

🧡💯

[@calbert845]

This whole session is ah VIBE!!!!

[@jaylenslife92]

I love how Tank sounds like a young version of a wise grandmother. Very warming voice..

[@sherrillbutler6095]

So New Orleans ❤

[@soleneb1105]

Seriously UNDERRATED!

[@BadGyrlBren]

Following ya'll thru UA-cam! Love u Fam...From the 504 !!!!!

[@yes_anotherone3260]

Love this group and their unique music! Also, love the Baltimore shout out!

[@sortat246]

Tank and the Bangas are coming to London UK soon to appear in Ronnie Scotts Club. Wow! The world is still going round after all...

[@lorebay2593]

Love her voice, her expression and diction.

[@michaelharris7445]

Man Tank and Jelly got that magic chemistry. I've never seen another female group with only 2 singers (1 background) and not sound like they were missing anything.

[@Floating_Lotus]

Floetry...check them out

[@denisegriffin4343]

​@@Floating_Lotusno comparison different level of presentation

[@brandonborges999]

in love with the energy and quality they produce

[@Hbgf-r9h]

Yeah man this group ❤❤❤

[@duwandalynruffin328]

This was beautiful

[@monikadonald8725]

Love you TANK. Please keep making good music.

[@rescueistheway4470]

I LOVE THIS GROUP SO DIFFERENT SUCH A GREAT VIBE💓♥️♥️♥️

[@TheRita3018]

I love them. They have a really great vibe. Tank is very talented as well as the rest of the band.

[@tajmacameron1693]

Always spectacular 💖

[@sherrillbutler6095]

Hey Cuzin !!!! For sure !!!!

[@bamberwales]

Better than anyone else I can think of tonight. Seriously good T&TB!

[@ajw2032]

Awesome sauce!!

[@tionagreen1265]

Thanks 504 "Me in New Orleans "There's so much talent in this group. Let's continue the vibe...

[@KhumoSematle]

I’m here for this! 😍

[@vipstat100]

Man Tank and The Bangas made me leave my home city on a hunt to join their group I love them so much gotta find them

[@fishnhomeylod462]

They sound so good, and look at Jelly back there- so fine.

[@margicates553]

Love how “New Orleans” starts with the interpolation of mazes-happy feelings chorus.
❤️‍🔥💖❤️‍🔥

[@samella35]

Beautiful voice.

[@valeriecousiney2954]

Fan from France .... you make me fly tank, jelly and all of you. Let me know when you come in Paris ... future tickets in my pocket

[@Derfunkmeister]

Absolutely love Tank & Co. Come to Berlin

[@michaelkevill3017]

Repping TLC
Thank you, queen

[@katiehaitchison3038]

Sooooo chill 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 man I am loving this vibe 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@MidnightOracle8]

💛💛💛

[@54ripliz]

This is still hot!! Remix!!

[@jaylenslife92]

wow. my my my (johnny gill)

[@MrRamen211]

This is excellent

[@genuinekay]

🔥🔥🔥

[@iohannnicacio2162]

As we say in Rio, she gave classes at 8:00 song. Pretty amazing!

[@michaelreed8338]

Facts!!!@

[@FlyRoni]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mimisalazar3133]

Can’t get enuff, I just can’t!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💃🏽😜🫶🏾

[@MrINBM]

I didn’t know she had INDY connection ❤️❤️😩😩

[@supersalida83]

me encanta, jelly está relokaaa

[@lebogangshadrack2159]

♥️♥️♥️

[@dayaasanthiago6270]

All the bangas looking like a snack. ESP Merrill

[@queenteireigns6212]

Nom nom nom!

[@misternell09]

I just wanna snack on Jelly. 🙂

[@epickett63]

@@misternell09 The line forms behind ME, Bruh... :-)

[@c.destiiny3227]

💚⚜️

[@matthewbenedict5923]

brilliant connection of ubiquity and creativity/ ksf.,dbl.,j shlk

[@MsMarkeila]

What's the best place to go to vibe in NOLA?

[@Gairuntee]

Ok. what's that wednesday night spot? Bullets?

[@BestFitSquareChannel]

♥️ 🌞 🤗 🎶 💪🏿 🖖🏾 ✌🏿

[@Alex__Blocker]

4:50

[@jaywoodard7840]

❤❤❤❤❤❤