Black Pumas: Tiny Desk ( Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music s Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It s the same spirit strippeddown sets, an intimate setting just a different space. Dec. 7, 2020, Felix Contreras The Austinbased 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 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, retrosoul groove is on full display, while the intensity level builds gradually throughout this foursong 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 th