Babyface: Tiny Desk Concert

NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts. Together, these artists represent the past, present and future of Black music. This month of carefully curated shows is a celebration of Black artists expressing themselves in ways we ve never seen before, and of the Tiny Desk s unique way of showcasing that talent. Nikki Birch, June 9, 2023 I was working late when Kenneth Babyface Edmonds first arrived at the office to rehearse for his Tiny Desk concert. Within moments, it was clear it would be an exceptional performance. The next day, my colleagues waited patiently to see the legendary singer, songwriter and producer. Because when it comes to matters of the heart, Babyface has turned our angst, our triumphs, our devastation, into timeless love songs that have scored the romances of more than one generation. Joined by toptier talent Tank, Chanté Moore and Avery Wilson Babyface came out swinging. From the songs that put him