Daniel Caesar: Tiny Desk Concert

Daniel Caesar and his band had a clear vision for their Tiny Desk performance. While already confined to a small space, they opted to congregate at the piano, where producer and music director Matthew Burnett sat to create what feels like a flyonthewall moment. We re presented a purity that s nearly impossible to capture on an album. The success of Caesar s debut LP, Freudian, has created a groundswell of fanfare and exposure for the 23yearold singersongwriter. It was nominated for two Grammys and won two Junos (Canada s equivalent to the Grammys). We ve seen him perform on Late Night with Seth Meyers, pop stars are serenading him with his own songs and his set at this year s Coachella festival was one of the most buzzed about (behind the queen Bey, of course). Caesar s is an organic ascent that s yet to reach its peak. Caesar carries a coy aura about him, until he opens his mouth to sing. The years of training in church, fused with natural talent, is on full display. Supporting vocalists Camille Harr