This year, NPR Music is celebrating Black Music Month with an array of brand new Tiny Desk concerts — both from home and from behind our beloved Desk. 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.

Suraya Mohamed | June 23, 2022
Almost 30 musicians, choir members and staff of the contemporary worship music collective Maverick City Music entered the NPR lobby and crowded the security desk to undergo COVID protocols. Even through the dull process of checking vaccination cards and test results, there was a real feeling of excitement for what was about to happen.

Some of the choir members were eager not only for the upcoming Tiny Desk concert but for later that evening, when they were scheduled to perform at a sold-out 20,000-seat arena nearby. A few of them had only previously performed with Maverick City Music in small venues and couldn't wait to move from the Tiny Desk to a big stage. Once upstairs, the group's enthusiasm grew during the set up and sound check. Even the NPR production staff was buzzing because we had not recorded such a large ensemble in our office in more than two years.

Once the performance started, Maverick City Music did what it always does. The members of the group became one voice, sharing beautiful music and spreading the good word with messages of hope, change and love. The group describes itself as a megaphone for a community of creatives that has been pushed to the margins of the industry of church music. Even for those who aren't fans of gospel music or for those who don't believe, it is possible to still find appreciation in this music's comforting and uplifting sound.

Most of the songs performed here are from the collective's new album, Kingdom Book One, which was produced in collaboration with gospel legend Kirk Franklin. It was a blessing to watch him perform here alongside talented vocalists Naomi Raine and Chandler Moore on the last song, "Kingdom."

SET LIST
"Man of Your Word"
"Million Little Miracles"
"Jireh"
"Kingdom" (feat. Kirk Franklin)

MUSICIANS
Chandler Moore: vocals
Brandon Lake: vocals
Naomi Raine: vocals
Kirk Franklin: vocals, keys
Harold Brown: MD/drums
Sam Simon: keys
Matt Ramsey: bass
Elijah Kaiween: guitar
Jason McGee: vocals/choir director
Ashley Perry: vocals
Audrey Oquaye: vocals
Antonio Drakes: vocals
Cameron Williams: vocals
Jelani Caldwell: vocals
Maraya Stewart: vocals
Pierina Santa Maria: vocals
Tabitha Harris: vocals
Victoria Fitzgerald: vocals

TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Bobby Carter
Audio Recording & Mix Engineer: Josh Rogosin
Director: Kara Frame
Editor: Josh Bryant
Series Creator: Bob Boilen
Videographers: Kara Frame, Josh Bryant, Michael Zamora, Pierre Kattar, Alanté Serene
Production Assistant: Ashley Pointer
Tiny Desk Team: Suraya Mohamed, Marissa Lorusso, Hazel Cills, Jill Britton, Joby Tanseco, Maia Stern
VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

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⁣Join Dr. Vonnetta L. West for the opening session of the NU Summit 2025, exploring the fundamentals of what it means to be a good neighbor. This session begins with "A Neighbor's Hymn" performed by Nabil Ince and Jalen Seawright, followed by a conversation with Jazmin Mora on "What Neighbor Up Is and Why It Matters." Dr. West concludes with a global perspective on neighboring, examining this concept across cultural contexts.

⁣Communication expert Rebecca Desjardins joins Dr. Vonnetta L. West to explore the essential elements of neighborly dialogue. This session examines how we talk to and about each other as a reflection of whether we truly embrace each other as neighbors. Learn practical skills for listening, speaking, digital interaction, and conflict resolution that build bridges rather than walls. The session concludes with powerful affirmations for implementing these communication principles.

⁣Catch the latest Black Headlines, breaking news, updates on entertainment, politics and current events.

Tonight:
- NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted
- Marcellus Khaliifah Williams executed in Missouri
- Rogue "businessman" US Senate Candidate attacks women over 50
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⁣As the day transitions to evening, join this restorative session beginning with "Neighbors Breaking Bread," exploring the power of shared meals in community building. Malkia Chionesu then guides the first part of a conversation on self-care as an essential foundation for neighboring well. Learn how caring for yourself enables more authentic and sustainable community engagement.

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The controversy over an AP African American Studies course is making national headlines and now we are learning about the revisions to the framework being made for the course that was blocked by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Usher My Way Show
at PARK MGM in Dolby Live
July - October Residency 2022
Las Vegas

July 20, 2022 Wednesday show

This video has clips of most of the songs Usher performed. Preview his show! It was an AWESOME show! Must see!
I paid $155 per ticket, Section 406, Row F. Located higher up but still great view seats to sit in and see everything….as you can see from the video. Walked up to the third level of the Dolby theater. Show start time 9pm. Actual start time was 9:30pm by the time Usher came on stage. Show ended about 11:08pm.
It was a spectacular performance the entire hour and a half!

Dolby Live. Dolby surround sound arena. Any seat is great!
5200-seat theater at the Park MGM host big-name musical acts.
Park MGM is a separate place from MGM Casino. Its located next door to T-Mobile Stadium.

3770 S Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109

parkmgm.com