i think the Rihanna comments are mostly because of her look, because Andra Day is singing quite a few levels above what Rihanna is capable of (and that's not a diss to Rihanna).
this was like crawling out of a closed muggy tent and taking a deep breath of fresh air, topped off with a big gulp of cold clean spring water, oh man...:) We need more new music like this!
I'm just used to true singers (they sang), those whose vocals are not hidden beneath instrumentation and machine engineering. Thus, I truly appreciate Tiny Desk Concerts for this reason. Many artists do not perform live or a capella because they do not have these skills.
Rise Up allowed me to deal with my pain and joy to be my Mother's caregiver. It sums up the experience for both of us. Aura Day's talent is a gift from God herself... Smiles!!
I so often find myself with a tear watching the TDC series. So much talent I would have never heard of otherwise. Thanks NPR for continuing to push my boundaries.
Me too, for so many reasons: the beautiful music; the fact that I was not aware of many of the artists that I have been introduced to on TDC and I am just so moved by these performances because they are so soulfully intimate and ethereal. I now have an almost perfect writing playlist.
+Casey Walker Of course, there will never be another Etta, just as there will NEVER be another Nina Simone (a master artist), but she is the closest to a modern day Etta vocally- this generation has. Because, their voices, are similar, this generation will learn/ be introduced to Etta, thru google...lol.
Mob Add a comma or "but" after "Holiday." Now go listen to a few Billie Holiday songs and imagine her style and vocal runs/riffs + easy vibrato modernized. Pretty sure no one's saying Billie sung hip-hop. 😂
If andra day ever see this comment. .. I am writing this from muhamma a remote village in Kerala India. Ur voice has reached all the way down my soul.... Bless u 💕
Her music is so full of heart and emotion, as an adoring listener, I find it impossible to see her giggle so cheerfully at the end of each song while I’m simply trying to catch my breath and mop the floor of my own emotion. Andra Day, you are such a great, great gift.
This is one of my favorite singers to date from Tiny Desk. Very few people sound that good in person versus their studio singles/albums. She's an incredible performer and she's from my city. The band behind her is really solid too.
Why comment? Bob wrote it already in his introduction " This is an unforgettable performance, and she's got a talented backing band to boot." That's so true.... I also like the small piano :-)
*I am sitting here just shocked..flabbergasted..and still wiping away tears from the Rise Up song. I don't know where this young lady came from..but she is testament that just when you think there are no more incredible singers out there to move your heart & soul..the Universe provides a new one so incredibly wonderful it renews your hope in the world. Thank you Ms. Day for brightening my day..and I look forward to listening to more of your magic. (◕‿-)*
A well disciplined singer. No scandals or bad headlines like other popular singers. I admire Andra Day and I really like her style. Wishing her lots of success. ✌🎹🎻🎼🎥
She is - I don't have a word for it. I finally watched "The United States Vs. Billie Holiday" last night and her performance was SO powerful, she is just stellar.
Andra is one of those artists that we wish we had the pleasure to see live down here in South America. Her subtle (yet deep) tone of voice, the chorus, the whole set up. MASTERPIECES. That's what this NPR production does. Thank you from Lima-Peru. This is what the world needs: MORE REAL MUSIC.
I'm loving these tiny concerts. they introduce me to beautiful music. I'm tingling over here ... Audra Day's voice gives me chills and the music is beautiful.
Andra Day , quiero agradecerle a todos ustedes por los temas, me gustaron mucho y los escucho habitualmente, tu timbre de voz, la música y el complemento que se forma...es perfección. Gracias por compartir (desde Concepción Chile)
I cannot for the life of me understand why she hasn't won more awards! Her voice is undeniably exquisite and underrated, I'm glad she's been certified Platinum and Silver though. I cannot wait to hear more of her and see where her career goes.
She is amazing I love her style and distinctive voice. I definitely see singers like Etta James, Nina Simone, Amy Winehouse, and Billie Holiday in her when she sings.
I am really listening Andra Day for the first time.......shes got IT !!!!!!looking forward to hearing more of Her in the future.........hope it develops........
As I watch her TRANSITION out of a song! She goes into a zone! As I read the comments I see, Rhianna.... no, I hear Erykah Badu and Etta James mixed with Nina Simone and Billie Holiday! She IS originally HER, these are just the tones I hear. Loved it!
