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Padma Lakshmi's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts


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Here is Padma Lakshmi's 5 favorite tiny desk concerts. Enjoy!
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Billie Eilish

This performance lets you hear the nuances of her voice that you might miss in her up-tempo songs. Here you can see how insane her range is. Perfect for listening to when you're laying down in the dark by yourself.
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H.E.R.

I just love the rawness of this song ["Hard Place"]. It really got under my skin. Her voice is so melodic, but underneath there's a sense of yearning to it. She reminds me of Lauryn Hill.
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Jamila Woods

The first time I saw Jamila Woods perform live was at the Black Girl Magic Poetry Ball. She's a stunning artist who sings like an angel. I think what most people don't know about her is that she's actually a brilliant poet as well.
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Rokia Traoré

I have no idea what she is singing, but her voice is so piercing and spiritually moving — it haunts you. Finding music like this is such a treasure and this series (Tiny Desk meets globalFEST) is a beautiful way to discover global artists that you might not otherwise be exposed to.
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Lizzo

This is fantastic. You can see the enormity of her talent and voice, as well as her wicked sense of humor. I got to see her live in Brooklyn and she was equally incredible.
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