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NPR Music: Immanuel Wilkins: Tiny Desk Concert

Get ready to dive deep with saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins! His Tiny Desk concert served up some truly heavy, thought-provoking tunes, blending the ancient struggles and modern hopes of the Black experience with complex rhythms and spiritual vibes. It’s all about reflection and peace, even through harmonic tension.

Wilkins's performance featured powerful pieces like "AFTERLIFE RESIDENCE TIME," which digs into intergenerational Black trauma, and "Fugitive Ritual, Selah," a hymn celebrating the Black church. He even previewed "THE BIG COUNTRY," a new track from an upcoming live project, showcasing the incredible synergy with his band. He brought the heat, pushing the band to new heights and doing something truly unique for the audience!

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