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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 bands 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. Its clear why the bands 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,» hes burning with old-school soul heartbreak.
Quesadas 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.
Ive 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
She Dont Dance (Lost Frequencies Extended Remix) · Everyone You Know
She Dont Dance
℗ 2020 EYK Music / Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Released on: 2020-01-31
Programmer, Composer, Lyricist: Harvey Kirkby
Vocal, Composer, Lyricist: Rhys Kirkby-Cox
Composer, Lyricist: David Roberts
Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer: Mark Ralph
Mastering Engineer, Re- Mixer: Lost Frequencies
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