Alex Isley Makes Her Long-Awaited Tiny Desk Debut With Grace & Soul

Alex Isley Makes Her Long-Awaited Tiny Desk Debut With Grace & Soul

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty After delivering a memorable Tiny Desk (home) concert in 2020, Alex Isley has finally stepped into NPR’s iconic office space for a full-circle performance that was both intimate and transformative. Read more and watch the performance inside. As part of this year’s Black Music Month celebration, which honors landmark albums and artists shaping culture, Isley’s in-person Tiny Desk debut felt like a homecoming. It …

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Beenie Man Takes Over NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’

Beenie Man delivered a “Tiny Desk” set for the ages. The dancehall icon made an appearance on NPR Music’s popular concert series, performing as part of their Black Music Month celebration. Beenie Man was backed by the Ruff Kut Band, and gave a well-received set featuring classics from across his decades-spanning career. "I've been doing music since the age of 5,” he said. “I did my first single at the age of 7. Now I'm 50-something and I'm doing…