11/1/25 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Tems – Tiny Desk Concert

Tiny Desk is giving the ladies their flowers (Tems). We’re releasing nine Tiny Desk Concerts from Black women artists, from veterans who’ve paved the way for what we hear today in Black music, to those who are carving out their own paths.
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12/14/24 O&A NYC SATURDAY MORNING CONCERT: Maxwell: Tiny Desk Concert

Welcome to a Maxwell Tiny Desk. The crooner’s sensual falsetto and rooted baritone have seduced audiences since his debut album dropped in 1996. One of the leading voices in the resurgence of soul music during the late ’90s, Maxwell’s albums are full of tender songs recounting love, life and heartbreak that have resonated with generations of fans looking for ways to be vulnerable. Continue reading

6/4/24 O&A NYC SONG OF THE DAY: Tems: Tiny Desk Concert


Tems recently performed her own NPR Tiny Desk Concert as part of an ongoing series celebrating Black Music Month. Throughout June, the show will be releasing concerts from nine Black women artists, ranging from newcomers on the scene to industry veterans. Continue reading