Andra Day: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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My rule when booking Tiny Desk Concerts is to see artists live before they come to the office. I've heard many a great record only to be disappointed by a live show. But when I heard Andra Day sing "Forever Mine" from her album Cheers To The Fall, I decided to break my rule, sight unseen.
When Day started warming up for this set, I could see that she was born to perform. She's able to channel the likes of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday in songs that feel candid and vulnerable, but not understated.
Day studied singing in a performing-arts high school in San Diego. A live performance found its way to Stevie Wonder after a chance meeting with his wife. Day was then introduced to songwriter and producer Adrian Gurvitz and then Raphael Saadiq to help her make Cheers To The Fall. This is an unforgettable performance, and she's got a talented backing band to boot.
Cheers To The Fall is available now.
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/che...
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Cheers-The-Fall...
Set List
"Forever Mine" 00:00
"Rise Up" 03:42
"Gold" 08:00
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Morgan Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Morgan Walker, Julia Reihs; Production Assistant: Kate Drozynski; photo by Jun Tsuboike/NPR
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@slingsby86 8 жыл бұрын

Let's do this incredible woman the honours of not comparing her to anyone. She's a first rate Andra Day and that is the bomb

@cameliamartin1285 4 жыл бұрын

Andrade Day songs are AWESOME her voice is powerful beautiful...luv luv luv👍

@rotricesummerville7910 4 жыл бұрын

Well said!🌸🌼🔥🌱💥💥💥

@teleopinions1367 4 жыл бұрын

Agree 100% .

@mvoss8369 4 жыл бұрын

💜

@jeffreyshuster4482 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most sensible opinions I have read in these pages.

@eleanorjones5093 3 жыл бұрын

Just seen the movie she portrays as Billie Holiday. Spectacular performance

@darkstorm08 3 жыл бұрын

Went straight here after this so mom can hear her voice

@islandgal2583 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾 So true !!! My mother has an old childhood friend with the same name as you 😱

@heatguyjr 8 жыл бұрын

i think the Rihanna comments are mostly because of her look, because Andra Day is singing quite a few levels above what Rihanna is capable of (and that's not a diss to Rihanna).

@iamkingsis 8 жыл бұрын

Amen

@tamitsansai 8 жыл бұрын

+Josiah Rhodes true, they look like they could be related but her bars though, wayyyyyy up!

@1Casella 8 жыл бұрын

spot on

@walkwithme 8 жыл бұрын

+Josiah Rhodes nah she definitely has moments where she sounds similar to rihanna but I agree about her being way more talented vocally.

@brendasgirl90 8 жыл бұрын

+Josiah Rhodes totally agree. Anyone that's ever heard Rihanna sing live knows this; there's no comparison.

@Mrcancan26 8 жыл бұрын

Her style is Andra Day period, she has her own lane respect it!!!

@LGnLA 7 жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯

@swatson108 6 жыл бұрын

Mrcancan26, EXACTLY

@jeffreyshuster4482 3 жыл бұрын

Please remember to signal.

@tinicoleofficial 2 жыл бұрын

PERIODT!🗣

@AuthorLHollingsworth 6 жыл бұрын

Her vintage style of dress and classic voice is pure magic. Love her!

@enzerabowenzu5340 7 жыл бұрын

How dare you... HOW DARE YOU SLAY ME WITH THOSE VOCALS

@4mydearlady 7 жыл бұрын

She's like Billie Holiday singing neo-soul, tinged with R&B, jazz, and hip hop.

@AtsukoJackson 7 жыл бұрын

4mydearlady you must've mixed Billie holiday with someone else lmao

@msalewski87 7 жыл бұрын

Mob Add a comma or "but" after "Holiday." Now go listen to a few Billie Holiday songs and imagine her style and vocal runs/riffs + easy vibrato modernized. Pretty sure no one's saying Billie sung hip-hop. 😂

@theOstenHugo 7 жыл бұрын

msalewski87 I mean beyonce doesn't sing country but can sing a country styled song. That was the point.

@user-ck5lx2fp5e 3 жыл бұрын

Someone saw this comment and decided to actually make it real!! Bedt actress for billie's role❤️🖤

@eleanorjones5093 3 жыл бұрын

Now here in February 2021 she’s playing Billie Holiday

@scorpior3l 2 жыл бұрын

Please pay the pianist triple!!! He’s playing, singing background and Adlibs!!!

@CassieJazz96 3 жыл бұрын

A vocalist and now a Golden Globe winner! Still one of my favorite NPR Tiny Desk concerts💕

@tameekawyndon2665 7 жыл бұрын

I'm just used to true singers (they sang), those whose vocals are not hidden beneath instrumentation and machine engineering. Thus, I truly appreciate Tiny Desk Concerts for this reason. Many artists do not perform live or a capella because they do not have these skills.

@BigBawdyBook 7 жыл бұрын

I live for that lime green clip in the front of her bangs!! 😍😍

@ByDaniSimone 6 жыл бұрын

Love it!

@MissOJAY 6 жыл бұрын

first thing that blew my mind. im outchea tryina steal one from friends, then someone better teach me how to line my eyes like this

@Getitgirl816 6 жыл бұрын

She is the only one who can do this! 😊

@natalienuno1884 5 жыл бұрын

I thought maybe she forgot to take it out lol but i guess she's just rocking it.

@bevrandall52 5 жыл бұрын

Your Green Clip comment...PRICELESS

@cjdum1 7 жыл бұрын

Listening to her sing makes you feel good about being a human being.

@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS 7 жыл бұрын

well said :)

@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS 7 жыл бұрын

well said :)

@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS 8 жыл бұрын

this was like crawling out of a closed muggy tent and taking a deep breath of fresh air, topped off with a big gulp of cold clean spring water, oh man...:) We need more new music like this!

@tmarie0524 8 жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@tmarie0524 8 жыл бұрын

Indeed. I'm so excited I get to see her perform tomorrow!

@emortiz9435 7 жыл бұрын

nice analogy!

@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS 7 жыл бұрын

Em Ortiz Thanks :)

@Nightbird. 8 жыл бұрын

*I am sitting here just shocked..flabbergasted..and still wiping away tears from the Rise Up song. I don't know where this young lady came from..but she is testament that just when you think there are no more incredible singers out there to move your heart & soul..the Universe provides a new one so incredibly wonderful it renews your hope in the world. Thank you Ms. Day for brightening my day..and I look forward to listening to more of your magic. (◕‿-)*

@jafajo 5 жыл бұрын

there are more incredible singers, your right > kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldd2otlqqrLGoWw.html

@louisbrugnoni1291 4 жыл бұрын

Nightbird Amen! Hallelujah!

@fireyflower6643 4 жыл бұрын

Beautifully put

@fleming663 3 жыл бұрын

True true true!!!

@michelleterrazas7032 3 жыл бұрын

San Diego trained all her life.

@reneeseabrooks6450 3 жыл бұрын

She is the unicorn! Who has a voice like this without being in a studio! Omgooosh I love her!

@FesterWerks 8 жыл бұрын

I so often find myself with a tear watching the TDC series. So much talent I would have never heard of otherwise. Thanks NPR for continuing to push my boundaries.

@debydav 8 жыл бұрын

+FesterWerks - 100% agree

@pecanchic 5 жыл бұрын

Me too, for so many reasons: the beautiful music; the fact that I was not aware of many of the artists that I have been introduced to on TDC and I am just so moved by these performances because they are so soulfully intimate and ethereal. I now have an almost perfect writing playlist.

@fireyflower6643 4 жыл бұрын

Same - would never heard of them if it wasn't for NPR. NPR ROCKS!

@soniadownie8749 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree ❤

@shaiinyatefra2676 8 жыл бұрын

Her soul is not hiding here...honesty is so refreshing...her voice thrives....kudos Andra!

@LvdSl 7 жыл бұрын

Tiny desk concerts has brought me so much new artist to listen to. The only channel where autoplay is always a good suprise. thank you NPR

@fireyflower6643 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@owethuntshangase7129 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the colors show

@dlj230558 4 жыл бұрын

So agree with you. I've spent hours on NPR autoplay. It's never led me astray.

@jcoburn3590 4 жыл бұрын

True that on the autoplay comment!

@jcoburn3590 4 жыл бұрын

@@owethuntshangase7129 Very true. If KZfaq only consisted of these, Colors, Vevo Dscvr and BBC 1Extra, I'd still be on it.

@geethulekshmi6340 4 жыл бұрын

If andra day ever see this comment. .. I am writing this from muhamma a remote village in Kerala India. Ur voice has reached all the way down my soul.... Bless u 💕

@reginataylorhines 4 жыл бұрын

Rise Up allowed me to deal with my pain and joy to be my Mother's caregiver. It sums up the experience for both of us. Aura Day's talent is a gift from God herself... Smiles!!

@jeffreyshuster4482 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for for sharing your inspiration. Good luck.

@tinicoleofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that!✨❤️

@keicancook2025 3 жыл бұрын

Now this is singing whisper singers! She, embodied Billie Holiday like nobody business I couldn’t imagine anybody else taking on this role but Andra!

@ProseSword 4 жыл бұрын

There's only one Andra Day. And here she is in all her glory. Beautiful.

@chriskersey1955 4 жыл бұрын

ONLY ONE!!!

@tinicoleofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!🗣👏🏾

@colorfullifeproductions464 6 жыл бұрын

Andra Day is an exquisite talent with her own style, poised, classy and We are Loving her vibe!

@IeltsTrainer 10 ай бұрын

Andra is one of those artists that we wish we had the pleasure to see live down here in South America. Her subtle (yet deep) tone of voice, the chorus, the whole set up. MASTERPIECES. That's what this NPR production does. Thank you from Lima-Peru. This is what the world needs: MORE REAL MUSIC.

@teleopinions1367 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite singers to date from Tiny Desk. Very few people sound that good in person versus their studio singles/albums. She's an incredible performer and she's from my city. The band behind her is really solid too.

@MyBBEL 7 жыл бұрын

rise up make me cry every time

@CassieJazz96 5 жыл бұрын

Same. Just cried listening to it.

@jerryletshoo8111 7 жыл бұрын

Her Voice Is An Instrument, Wow

@WLOMA 8 жыл бұрын

Why comment? Bob wrote it already in his introduction " This is an unforgettable performance, and she's got a talented backing band to boot." That's so true.... I also like the small piano :-)

@UrbanCastle Ай бұрын

Her music is so full of heart and emotion, as an adoring listener, I find it impossible to see her giggle so cheerfully at the end of each song while I’m simply trying to catch my breath and mop the floor of my own emotion. Andra Day, you are such a great, great gift.

@MaracasValleyGirl 7 жыл бұрын

I always bawl when I hear rise up! No dry eyes.

@desertedham37 8 жыл бұрын

the pianist makes me happy :)

@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS 8 жыл бұрын

like a teddy bear!! :)

@roberto48135 8 жыл бұрын

sharkiesha is that you who whooped that other girls @ss last year !? lol. they didnt lock you up!? :-) love you andra !!

@ghostie7790 8 жыл бұрын

+Sharkiesha Thomson me too! he's so fun

@kgabs 7 жыл бұрын

Sharkiesha Thomson hehe! specially with the first song when he just casually hit the keys of the toy piano. :)

@kazidecuir3404 7 жыл бұрын

K GABS A

@QUEENLOLATV 3 жыл бұрын

2021..... post Billie .... taking attendance? Who's present...

@msann7915 3 жыл бұрын

Pre 😅 haven't seen it...

@roots4140 3 жыл бұрын

Present!

@iago07 3 жыл бұрын

🙋🏽‍♂️

@marissawilson4644 3 жыл бұрын

Present!

@tinicoleofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@msann7915 same😂been up on Andra since Cheers to the Fall, but just now finding about this performance

@TheDragonlady08 3 жыл бұрын

A well disciplined singer. No scandals or bad headlines like other popular singers. I admire Andra Day and I really like her style. Wishing her lots of success. ✌🎹🎻🎼🎥

@myshanamakisi6063 8 жыл бұрын

Modern Day Etta James...Love it. Very Talented. Much success to the sis. Peace

@caseywalker1714 8 жыл бұрын

Not vocally but stylistically for sure

@myshanamakisi6063 8 жыл бұрын

+Casey Walker Of course, there will never be another Etta, just as there will NEVER be another Nina Simone (a master artist), but she is the closest to a modern day Etta vocally- this generation has. Because, their voices, are similar, this generation will learn/ be introduced to Etta, thru google...lol.

@caseywalker1714 8 жыл бұрын

Fair enough

@shrimpospy 7 жыл бұрын

Rise up was simply an experience, so beautiful

@pasadenacat 3 жыл бұрын

She is - I don't have a word for it. I finally watched "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" last night and her performance was SO powerful, she is just stellar.

@caroljackson4093 3 жыл бұрын

Andra did an absolutely superb job in her role as Billie Holiday. Lady Day did Lady Day justice without a doubt 🙌🏾👏🏾🤛🏾👍🏾💕.

@Bunny-OneLove 7 жыл бұрын

I'm loving these tiny concerts. they introduce me to beautiful music. I'm tingling over here ... Audra Day's voice gives me chills and the music is beautiful.

@spacegreycoralred 5 жыл бұрын

Andra?

@ItsAllBridgetSarai 8 жыл бұрын

A classic voice!!!! She'll be around for a long while

@beverleyreid7572 6 жыл бұрын

Yes. She absolutely reminds me of Eartha Kitt!!!

@ona907 7 жыл бұрын

The band is really great, supporting such an amazing talent. Gold was beautiful

@jordanh6760 7 жыл бұрын

Losing Amy Winehouse left a void in my music heart. finally someone to fill it.

@tinicoleofficial 2 жыл бұрын

✨✨✨

@iago07 3 жыл бұрын

She’s so unique... creating her own lane and forging her own path. It’s beautiful. She’s beautiful. What a humble talent.

@mayaj291 7 жыл бұрын

How does one have a voice sooo damn indescribable because it is so amazing

@isras6702 6 жыл бұрын

Tears listening to this woman... Goddess.

@killab2oo5 8 жыл бұрын

I LOVE finding new music.

@nataliegillepiegaskins 8 жыл бұрын

Her voice and EYES

@penelopepare9660 3 жыл бұрын

Gives me chills to hear her sing Rise Up

@thekey6083 7 жыл бұрын

She is truly blessed with an extraordinary gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TahariBlue 4 жыл бұрын

I always knew she could really sing, but I just realized how beautiful she is inside and out

@tipqti 8 жыл бұрын

Rise up was amazing!

@carinm.bonifacino 3 жыл бұрын

The song “Gold” - Whaaattt??? Such a VIBE

@theOstenHugo 7 жыл бұрын

Just love knowing I can click *ANY* NPR Tiny Desk concert video x it's gonna be something new fresh and worth the 10-20 mins watch

@juansalmeronnoficial9065 2 жыл бұрын

A mix of Rihanna, Amy anyhousse and Billie Holiday. How talented and what a firm voice! Thank you Andra for your music 🤩❤️

@Raquel-Dean 6 жыл бұрын

her song rise up is my anthem song - absolutely one of my favorite artists.

@edecoteau9712 8 жыл бұрын

Oh I adore her! This is authentic music! Utterly moving.... Orgasmic.

@RobertoCarlosPintopy2kwo 8 жыл бұрын

Most beautiful woman in the world with a most beautiful voice! What combination, what talent, what eyes, pure emotion, what love!

@fireyflower6643 4 жыл бұрын

She has a stunning looking face, and in the 2nd song shows what a stunning voice she has

@ToyHigh 3 жыл бұрын

A M A Z I N G ... Now 5 yrs later she is starting as Billie Holiday 🌺

@kmcg6444 3 жыл бұрын

I was so happy when I heard they'd cast her! None of that crazy-hollywoods-dub-the-voice-in post!

@anajadorcas5113 4 жыл бұрын

She's so talented and beautiful!! That voice!!🌋🌋🌋💖 And that Lipstick!!!!

@sona7444 4 жыл бұрын

her voice is literally salve for the soul. how on earth can someone so beautiful exist??

@louisbrugnoni1291 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Lord you outdid Yourself with this one! That voice is a presence!!! ❤️🙏🏽🔥. 2019!

@daR2daO2daZ 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you NPR for the artists you present And thank you Andra for the talent and desire to deliver "soul" music

@brujofran 6 жыл бұрын

Andra Day , quiero agradecerle a todos ustedes por los temas, me gustaron mucho y los escucho habitualmente, tu timbre de voz, la música y el complemento que se forma...es perfección. Gracias por compartir (desde Concepción Chile)

@gursexy01 4 жыл бұрын

She did a awesome job and the group is on point loved this performance thoroughly.

@amberparker9883 4 жыл бұрын

Love her laugh! And that keyboard players energy is infectious ❤👍👏👏👏

@DyreStraits 6 жыл бұрын

I just can't get enough of Andra Day, what a talent and love her musicians too.

@kentgarland5868 6 жыл бұрын

I rarely watch a video more than once or twice. I come back to this a LOT.Maybe 20 times and counting.Killer performance. So much feeling.

@JessalynMichelleTripp 8 жыл бұрын

Got an Etta vibe, this was incredible

@hugogerber7130 6 жыл бұрын

Jessalyn Michelle Tripp 0pppp

@MyPat00 6 жыл бұрын

Meu Jesusssss! Não tem como não se apaixonar por essa mulher .Linda,guerreira,voz esplendida e carrega essa cor maravilhosa na veia.

@rogeriosousa9474 6 ай бұрын

Concordo. Ela é incrível E meus deus, a voz dela lembra demais a da Rihanna.

@farrahwhite6524 4 жыл бұрын

That voice my God ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 She is so humble.

@PlushPlume 3 жыл бұрын

Wow what a DIVA full of sensibility !!! The pianist's smile at 7:19 means a lot ! Her emotion at 7:42 too !

@putus18 6 жыл бұрын

I cannot for the life of me understand why she hasn't won more awards! Her voice is undeniably exquisite and underrated, I'm glad she's been certified Platinum and Silver though. I cannot wait to hear more of her and see where her career goes.

@SWEETDEE007 8 жыл бұрын

The tiny piano...special touch. lol Shes amazing!

@sugasweet5704 6 жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS LADY RIGHT HERE!!!! This was an awesome performance by her and the band👏👏👏

@l1m1n4l 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Super classy woman and really tight band. The backing vocals were spot on, too!

@JessMCarey 4 жыл бұрын

She's a queen, so beautiful 🥰

@flyingcheff 6 жыл бұрын

Power like Adele, Aretha, and Amy (Winehouse) - all straight AAA"s! Awesome! And ohhh that band!

@andreadaerice 4 жыл бұрын

What a stunningly gorgeous woman! My Goodness! She is extraordinary......unearthly!

@breesunshinee 3 жыл бұрын

i'm so upset that i'm just now finding her 💛 after the movie i just fell in love with her but my God the music. this woman is incredible!

@DinaRegine 8 жыл бұрын

Stunning performance by Andra, and band. Watched it a couple of times already... and I'm not done yet

@tabugif 8 жыл бұрын

I see her soul through her songs...I'm in love 😍

@juque1219 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this wish it could've been longer. Great performance and the band was amazing.

@FNFIHOCTW 5 жыл бұрын

Just lovely! Tiny desk is my favorite radio station😘

@alyleelee300 7 жыл бұрын

Singers like this make me so jealous to not be a singer. Her style is so amazing, I wish I could dress like this and have this persona.

@horsecrazy2266 4 жыл бұрын

you can do these things anyway😊

@kmcg6444 3 жыл бұрын

That's the Universe saying, "You be YOU!" No one else can be, and you're beautiful.

@qweshun1223 3 жыл бұрын

I would die to see her and john legend duet. Wow she is dynamite and thats way to low a compliment, because i don't even know how to place the perfect compliment. Just powerful beyond powerful. Wow !

@jesusdelgadillo8428 3 жыл бұрын

They performed Whitney Houston’s ‘the Greatest’ together a few times.

@fedepite 6 жыл бұрын

As NPR said: Set List "Forever Mine" 00:00 "Rise Up" 03:42 "Gold" 08:00

@SammyCee23 8 жыл бұрын

The best NPR session of the year 2015? Amazing songs...

@SpiritualBabies 8 жыл бұрын

mighty fine... like morning coffee.. love it.

@aliparker6217 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE her voice

@tlotlomononi5103 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely in love

@document0r 6 жыл бұрын

STUNNING!!!! Thanks for sharing her ... this has made my day.

@Lambianz 8 жыл бұрын

OMG. Now I see the uncut raw version of "Forever Mine"... And Rise Up behind that, WoW oh WOW!!!! Andra Day.. No words to say but WOW... and I dare not to compare cause there is NONE!!!!! I hope you got lots of banks accounts, and beautiful as ever... SMILES!!!!!!!!.