KeiyaA: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Sidney Madden | February 11, 2021
Cornrows braided back with the precision of an architect. Stiletto nails commanding a sampling machine. Gold-glinted lids to match her light-up Beads Byaree earrings. With every move, KeiyaA shines so bright, it's impossible to look away. And while your eyes are fixated on her person, the music KeiyaA conjures inside Brooklyn's Electric Garden is what leaves you completely spellbound.
Just like this awe-inducing Tiny Desk (home) concert, KeiyaA's debut album, Forever, Ya Girl, appeared last year with kismet timing, unveiling her as a fully formed star. The 2020 release is a meditation on the thin line between solitude and loneliness, one that KeiyaA traces and teeters on while defining her Black womanhood. Whether it's through jazzy woodwinds, heavy synths or prickly staccato, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist shares waves of anguish, depletion, love and elation in a swirling stream of consciousness.
"Gone for so long I prefer to spend time in my pain, hey / Gone for so long I can barely recall the last my phone rang," she sings on "Hvnli."
While the album version of these tracks boast much of KeiyaA's own production, affirmations and layered vocals in chorus, for this live version, the 28-year-old Chicago native communicates telepathically with her all-Black bandmates and cites her sources through the creative process.
"Most of the work that has carried me has been the writings of Black women," KeiyaA says before showing off hardcover copies of works by Jayne Cortez and Ntozake Shange. We love a queen who shares her curriculum!
SET LIST
"Do Yourself a Favor"
"Hvnli"
"Finesse Without a Trace"
"Rectifiya"
MUSICIANS
KeiyaA: vocals, samplers and keyboard
Buz: drums, vocals
Nelson Bandela: keyboard, synths and vocals
Keenyn Omari: flute, saxophones and guitar
13th Law: bass and vocals
CREDITS
Audio: Jaclyn Sanchez, Abigail Lewis, Jacob Powell
Video: Scott Perry, Solange Smith, Marisa Gesualdi
Production: Caroline Waxse, Naavin Karimbux
Special thanks: Telsha Anderson, Meredith Menchel, and Beads Byaree
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Art Director: CJ Riculan
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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Forever, Ya Girl - one of the best musical journeys I've exprienced. it's as free and creative as dreams are. I'm so glad I finally stumbled up on this amazing live-set - great musicians right here.
One of my favorite singers...she produces her own shxt,represents an independent black woman...we need more ppl like her
I’ve been playing this album when I’m taking a shower, when I get dressed, when I’m driving, when I’m cleaning, when I’m 😗💨...this album is very honest and reliable for my thoughts.
too short.. this concert was too short.... the pandemic needs to end so this woman can tour. i'm there. she's excellent.
the fake pandemic
@@legalfictionnaturalfact3969 2
Her braids looking clean AF..
gotta say I was a bit surprised to see
"KeiyaA" when I saw the notification.
HVNLI really one of the most beautiful songs, much love to KeiyaA
This is the best music I have ever heard in my life
The beat she did for MIKE is nuts. Definitely one of my favorite artist rn
The earrings were everything ✅ downloaded all her music after this dropped💙 just came back to see it live.. still listening in 2024
Her album forever ya girl really put me through the whole of last year...like it kinda has a sentimental effect on me at this point
Thank you, could you please recommend other albums like that 😀?
@@Tropicalistico try check out LIV.E-I couldn't wait to tell you
@@Tropicalistico demae's "life works out...usually" is some more black girl magic!!! its so good.
Totally agree it was on regular rotation. Especially 'I want my things'
@@Tropicalistico Contour - Onwards, Liv.e - Couldn't Wait to Tell You, MIKE - May God Bless Your Hustle/Disco/Weight of The World/Beware of the Monkey, Noname - Room 25
this might be the best tiny desk concert so far. that neo soul vibe is unmatched
0:00 - *Do Yourself a Favor*
2:12 / 2:29 - *Hvnli* (6:00)
7:11 - *Finesse Without a Trace*
[10:57 / 12:22] - *Rectifiya*
[17:12 - Tiny Desk team]
on it
🙏🏻
Ty😊
Cool ear rings.
Been looking forward to this! Go listen to her album Forever Ya Girl, its so great
Yes
Incredible album.
@@levicohen7333 ppl
Bout to do that right after this video
life changing im so grateful for her music
Raw expressions from the emotive epicenter. My love shining bright
Can't stop playing it 💞💞💞💞💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️🧚🏾♀️ when she sings "If you see me" sends me ✨✨✨✨🎑 come on sis!!!
Her and Solange would make some FIRE if they linked up
Very true
its crazy cause solange invited keiyaA to model for her in a new project
@@theofficialkayplays yes saint heron just released last week! It's on UA-cam!
KEIYAA!! HEAVENLY for real. I love these flips
Yes. The answer is yes. KeiyaA is yes
Dat flute line around 12:05 reminds me of the Boondocks outro song. Very nice!
Intentional I’m sure lol
Lol i got so siked!!
Came here to find this comment and make sure I wasn't trippin. Lol
her outfit is shining like gold! 🌟
Also that band is fire 🔥!
Is anyone going to mention the fact that her earrings are glowing?!!
She's fye. Her music screams timelessness and is easy to put on repeat.
BLESSSSS WOW BROOKLYN IS PROUD OF YOU BOO
NPR..thanks for putting me on to this beautiful soul...downloaded her album immediately!
I think I have come back to listen to this for over 10 times... So good. So much swag. Underrated.
What a blessing this performance is! Truly walking in the steps of Jayne Cortez and Ntozake Shange, I am certain they are honored by KeiyaA's work.
Ashe
this album is beyond top shelf
BHM x TDC is how it should be done... to showcase Black artist that may not be as well known as others is how you uplift the Black community. Salute to you TDC...and Thank you!
Keiyaa we looooooove you, we thank you. -Buz
LOVE. LOVE. LOVE KeiyaA
this was incredible, so thankful for KeiyaA's style and flair. truly a gift!
Music for the Soul!! Sending our love back from across the Atlantic from London!! God bless!!!
THIS HAS ME CRYING OUT OF JOY!
The effortless runs & her artistry blows my mind, one of my favorite artist.
keiyaA ily so much!! forever ya girl is amazing and definitely inspiring! ILY
Wow!!!!! As soon as I saw her name I clicked on this immediately. I'm so glad that she's getting the recognition that she deserves
Divine. Just divine.
She’s such a vibe. Love her.
This rendition of Do Yourself a favor almost made me cry with joy
Finally I been looking forward 🙌🏿for KeiyaA's NPR performance 😏
Blessings to her musical career I can't wait till she blows up!!
she's amazing!
Another underrated artist
KEIYAA BLOWUP LETS GO
what a gift to the world. thank you KeiyaA!
Great musical mind! The band did wonders
Some of the most soulful folks I’ve ever known have been from the Midwest. Shoutout to my region! Much love and success. The best birthday gift I ever got what hearing this.
A beautiful performance. Thank you, NPR for giving them the platform.
We Love NPR!! Beautiful singer, thanks for showcasing all these artists, I would've never known about it, this platform is everything.
yes, absolutely.
Wow just discovered these sista, my vibe 💯 love her flow, voice and tone" this my new chill sounds beautiful Artist
I love the concert ☺️ and nice earrings.
This is so legendary and beautiful thank you
I have been looking forward to this! 😭🤩🤩🤩
Empress! Those candelabra earrings ~
she's here!!!!!!!!!!!
So amazing 🤩 softened ✊🏾👏🏾😌👌🏽
mesmerizing to say the least. same album with a new flare
the finesse
Perfection! Such excellence and beauty and downright coolness! What a great performance. It's only been up a few days and I've already watched it 3 times.
Okayyy I’m feeling her vibe a lot 🔥🔥🔥 she just got a new FAN!!!!
Greatest Album of 2020✨
I'm definitely intrigued
Forever, Ya Girl was my favorite album of last year. This was a super nice surprise
She inspires me soo much
Yessss this is why I subscribe !!!!!!! 🤩
What a magnificent live set this is...! Mad applause to KeiyaA and the band who incarnates her experimental tracks!
Going to check her out on Spotify rn! Love the jazzy neo-soul vibes. Can always count on Tiny Desk to turn me on to great indie artists.
Sis your style is fresh.. Loving the vibes all around, gimme mo' of this sauce.
God bless this performance
Beautiful work !!!!!
"Forever, Ya girl" Easily my favorite album of 2020. Much love to KeiyaA and crew. Looking fwd...
KeiyaA and Liv.e need to link up and make music ASAAAPPPP
PLEASE OMG
Such a brillant performance
This was so beautifully done. I am blessed
So rich so soothing so pure thanking you queen
Thx npr, this was super dope, relaxing and smooth. Never heard of her but She's an instant favorite. Too smooth
Beautiful love magic.. Deep bow. Really dig the variety & the world /fusion /progressive elements!
When I saw that Florida Water I instantly knew she was about that spiritual life. Ase sister!
Man I got no words
And that third song was crazy
LIV.E next !
She so cool she pulled the earring off..This is the shii I love!
Thank you 🙏
Real music here
Keiya socked me in the face when they started rectifiya
Freal I legitimately, shed a tear.
Loved this! I’m going to download the album now!
YESSSSS!...yes..wow
wow. outstanding. no words.
This is so beautiful
I don’t know why I was expecting rap BUT I was pleasantly surprised! Nice vibes🥰👍🏾
Yas KeiyaA and the other amazing musicians here!!!!
So beautiful.
thank u keiyaA!! u are a rlly gifted one❤️❤️
No she didn't intro with a 94 East song!!!! YESSSSSSSSS!!! If you See Me/Do Yourself a Favor 🙌🏾
Love yaaa tiny desk from saudi arabia Hisham❤️
Thank you!!
This was amazing, literally powerful thx k
Blessings and good morning Big ups Keiya, this is such an amazing performance!!! Straight backs lookin cripsssy!!!!!
Ahhh this was amazing
thank you.