Black Pumas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Published 2020-12-07
Dec. 7, 2020 | Felix Contreras -- The Austin-based rock band Black Pumas is having a good 2020. The group, led by singer Eric Burton and guitarist Adrian Quesada, was just nominated for three Grammys, including album of the year for Black Pumas (Deluxe Edition), and both record of the year and best American roots performance for the track "Colors." The band's turn behind a tiny desk (and chair) shows why its debut album — now more than a year old — is receiving so much recognition right now.
Black Pumas' gritty, retro-soul groove is on full display, while the intensity level builds gradually throughout this four-song set. It's clear why the band's live shows have won over fans. From the opening strains of "Red Rover," Burton digs deep and by the time we get to the ballad "OCT 33," he's burning with old-school soul heartbreak.
Quesada's guitar is the perfect call-and-response foil, while the entire band — complete with two powerful back-up singers — calls to mind soul classics, but with a groovy new sheen.
I've seen some of Black Pumas' shows in recent years and the band gets better every time out. The power of this Tiny Desk (home) concert shows that they always bring it, no matter the size of the audience.
SET LIST
"Red Rover"
"Fire"
"OCT 33"
"Colors"
MUSICIANS
Eric Burton: vocals, guitar
Adrian Quesada: guitar
Lauren Cervantes: vocals
Angela Miller: vocals
JaRon Marshall: keys
Brendan Bond: bass
Steve Bidwell: drums
CREDITS
Video: Amos David McKay / TWO HEADED BOY
Audio: Aaron Glemboski
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Felix Contreras
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Bolien, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
All Comments (21)
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I’m so happy that musicians like this are still being born.
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Good lord. The recorded versions of these are terrific, but when you sound this good live, you're in another league. This is so fantastic
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I'm in my 70's and sometimes think that there's no more great music being recorded. Then I hear a cut from the Black Pumas and my faith is restored!
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THIS, is what I've been missing! 64 yrs old and your music makes me feel 20 again. Socially conscious, thoughtful, soul moving music. KEEP THIS BAND TOGETHER! We need you.
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They've invented a time machine powered by the good spirited ghosts of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
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The vibe of this band is what we all need right now. This should be EVERYWHERE!!!
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Seeing Black Pumas when live music returns is essentially now a life goal of mine.
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They deserve to win a Grammy without doubt
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Eric is such an incredible singer! I swear to God this man is talking to my soul. I wish nothing but success for them.
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Oct 33 is amazing. Eric just transports me somewhere else....
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The Tiny Desk we were missing
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This band knows well how to set up a nice mood.
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Colors is without a doubt one of my favourite tracks of all time, so much soul.
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When you hear a song for the first time, yet it feels as though the song has been a part of your life forever. That is where the magic is. Love Black Pumas
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All right, I'm starting to appreciate these Tiny desk concerts from home.
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One of my favorite bands of the last year.
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The Black Pumas are real musicians, real vocalists from our younger generation. Their cd is absolutely amazing and grooving. They need and like Citizen Cope, deserve much more airplay!
