This Latinx Heritage Month Tiny Desk is celebrating with an ‘El Tiny’ takeover, featuring a wide array of artists from all corners of Latinidad.
Felix Contreras | October 13, 2023
The Tiny Desk had a considerable pop sheen when vocalist Becky G took her place alongside a backing band featuring a string quartet. The stripped down sound of some of her biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.
“BAILÉ CON MI EX” is the perfect example of an unforgettable hook. It had the NPR staff audience bopping in place for what she described as a “warm up” for the rest of her set. “MAMII” was originally recorded with Karol G, but performed alone, and the Tiny Desk version was no less a scorcher. Here, interplay with guitarist Justice West at the beginning set the temperature for a slow burn.
The showstopper is her duet with vocalist DannyLux, “CRIES IN SPANISH,” a song they did together on her latest album, Esquinas. I have to admit that when he started his part of the song, it was apparent that their voices were kind of made for eachother. And by the time she obliged us with her Tiny Desk concert take on “Shower,” she had cast her spell: I ended up singing that chorus for the rest of the day.
SET LIST
“BAILÉ CON MI EX”
“MAMIII”
“CRIES IN SPANISH” (feat. DannyLux)
“Shower”
MUSICIANS
Becky G: lead vocals
Marcus Thomas: drums
Justus West: guitar
James Morales: keys
Eric Whatley: bass
Olivia Tapia: vocals
Crystal Osorio: vocals
Njioma Grevious: violin
Ryo Usami: violin
Bethlehem Hadgu: viola
Maxfield Fisher: cello
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Anamaria Sayre
Director/Editor: Kara Frame
Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Creative Director: Bob Boilen
Series Producer: Bobby Carter
Videographers: Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Elizabeth Gillis, Zayrha Rodriguez
Audio Assistant: Hannah Gluvna
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Photographer: Keren Carrión
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Joshua Bryant, Hazel Cills
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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Woooow
She sounds so good live
Que onda con la morenita hermosa y preciosa corista, su cabello hermoso.
❤️🦉🪻🇸🇻 DIVINE PRINCESS 🌺 ASHLEY RIOS🇸🇻🪻🦉❤️
Hola amor yo te quero mucho ❤❤
Yo quero esta encochela me boy por cero por quero mucho xx❤❤😢😢
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SARAH MARIA PONGRATZ, 11500 el Puerto de SANTA MARIA, Calle CHINCHILLA 2
What I love so much about NPR’s Tiny Desk is that you can get to know either not-so-well-known or world-famous stars musically much better than at big events with all their glamour and spectacle, or in a music video. It’s very personal, simply in jeans and a t-shirt, focused, in dialogue with the music, the musicians, the audience, and themselves. A bit like the old days of chamber music – but not so stiff – more like the modern version of it. Now to the artist here. I actually hardly know her, a little from the radio and especially from her collaboration with Carlos Santana – whom I’ve known and admired since Woodstock. And he doesn’t take just anyone seriously musically – even though he has a big heart. Thus, she has already received a knighthood. And now, Tiny Desk. Compliments. She fills it with the aforementioned charm and a transparency and clarity in her voice. Both in English and Spanish – so confident and at home – that’s what I love about this generation and about her in particular. I look forward to more music-focused pieces from her and collaborations with musicians who share the same focus. Kind regards y Saludos cordiales 🖐🙂
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