She's incredible. Not only is she playing rhythm AND lead, but she's singing as well. Miss Universe rules, Nilufer rules, and that is all.

@DahVeeDeeOh

4 жыл бұрын

sooo gooooood

@DanielC__

4 жыл бұрын

AwesomeFlotsam are you freakin nuts? Guess you’re used to marginal musak from another new generation “marginal”. This is sadly pathetic. NPR need to can this line of mediocrity.

@boimesa8190

3 жыл бұрын

@@DanielC__ wth 😅

@DanielBoonelight

3 жыл бұрын

i agree she's wonderful & brilliant, but she isn't playing any lead guitar.

It’s interesting to me how many criticizing comments there are here (from English speakers) about not being able to understand the lyrics. I think this says more about the listener (and maybe the norms of the forum) than the artist. While I recognize the desire to comprehend what’s being communicated, I encourage people to consider that it’s not necessarily the intent of the artist to be effortlessly understood in a way that’s immediately convenient to the way we understand the same general language. ...that sometimes it takes more effort than we’re used to connect with creative expression. ...that sometimes we as an audience won’t understand things in the way in which we expect. ...and that this is okay. Maybe it’s the freedom of expression on the side of the artist, and a corresponding effort on the side of the audience to try harder to understand, which makes room for a valuable connection that lies beyond the convenience of immediate recognition. 🙏🏽

@ortzinator

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah hasn't anyone heard Sia? lol

@fivebyfivesound

4 жыл бұрын

Brian Ortiz LOL

@AR-ml9eo

4 жыл бұрын

It's always a fine line between the artistry and feeling of quashed consonants, and the desire to understand the lyrics. There's preternatural enunciation of Ella Fitzgerald's singing every letter perfectly. I think there is an element of Americans not understanding working class English accents. In this case I think the mumble style detracts. I also confess I didn't really warm to her music in general. It was too anodyne for my tastes. I'll take Dermot Kennedy (can't understand a word sometimes, ah but when I do...!)

@ObiWanAdobe69

4 жыл бұрын

I would much rather listen to some orchestral music if that is the case. I'm not sitting here deconstructing and analyzing her songs in order to actually enjoy it. Very lovely voice though but as a fellow Londoner she does not convey any meaning or enticement to me with her mumbles. She's from the same place I am and I can't understand her, that says a lot.

@jeff7764

4 жыл бұрын

Best comment I’ve seen on KZread this week so far

god i love her voice so much

I'm really disappointed in the hate she's receiving in the comments. Miss Universe is an amazing album and I don't think I could love any album more than it in 2019. I didn't find it harder to appreciate her music just because I couldn't initially understand some lyrics. Honestly, it sounds more to me like a stylistic choice (which other musicians also employ) that she only started playing up on in her first album and it was a refreshing and daring choice for a debut, worthy of appreciation. I mean if it isn't for you, I get it but don't talk like she doesn't know what she's doing as an artist "mumbling her words" because, from the directions she took with her album, I'm sure she knows exactly what she's doing.

@colinmcroberts2299

4 жыл бұрын

What hate? I only see positive comments.

@bernardverbauwen9225

3 жыл бұрын

Carrément Jazzy , un rythme addictif , alors forcément on peut comprendre que ceux qui aiment la musique facile n'aiment pas ....

Miss Universe is one of the most underappreciated albums of this year

Oh, this is the tiny desk I have been waiting for ever since I stumbled onto her music last year. And this did not disappoint. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you so much.

sometimes I discover some music that I can't get enough of, that happened today, lucky me

Made me late for work, but I watched it all. Worth it

@hernanm6

4 жыл бұрын

lol... same here!!!

@ccayao3723

4 жыл бұрын

She has So much talent... I feel u!

Songs: Baby Luv 0:00 The Unordained 3:21 Angels 7:40

@firesoul_magic

6 ай бұрын

thank youuuuuuu

Allah ım çok gurulandım bu platformda gördüğüme

Dang... Love their sound with that sax in it.

Her new album is phenomenal!

@JaredCaraway

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been hooked on midnight sun 🌞

One of the most charming punk soul ever!

@mamelloraboroko3645

4 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for the words to describe her music

Not sure what exactly people really didn't like about this. I couldn't understand all the lyrics but I could definitely feel the music regardless.

I hear her on 88.5 WXPN in philly all the time and really like her. Good job tiny desk!

They were amazing live, Nilüfer was such a revelation.

Still so cross that I discovered Nilufer Yanya the day after she performed in my nearest city. This performance is flawless, and I love Jazzi Bobbi on the keys and sax!

Found her through a 2019 retrospective on a blog somewhere. So glad I found her music. Angelic creative works. 2020 is yours, Nilüfer!

Omg, she's so lovely and her music full of different mood and shapes !! Not easy doing live, so Applause 👏💪🤘👍💘🎼🥰🤞🍀

saw her in minneapolis. the unordained stuck with me long after the performance. just beautiful

All the way from Las Vegas, NV.. Shouts out to Tiny Desk/NPR for selection, production and introducing me/us to this talented group. (Fantastic description btw.) Mad Respect Nilufer Yanya for developing such a primordial, funky an disciplined sound of your own fun transitions and builds!

You got a cool vibe Nilufer! Nicely done y'all!! ✌😀👍

one of the best nprs ive seen, the intro on last song kills live

This is really good I don't understand why I like it so much its very Minimalist but still very complex

That sax and guitar combo….. unbeatable

Feelings dont need words nor do emotion, this music is warming and very powerful!!!

When I heard Nilüfer has performed at NPR Tiny Desk, I got so excited because I thought it's a great chance for her to expand her audience. Because Miss Universe got many great reviews but did not get the recognition it really deserves yet. But I got very disappointed by the comment section, it is very different than I ever expected. Miss Universe is the album that excited me the most in last few years and such a great treasure to find. I think that she brought something new and exciting to the music industry finally and even if you wouldn't prefer to listen to her music, you should at least admit that.

LOVED THE SOUND, FANTASTIC. CONGRATULATIONS!!

Saw them at a house party in Miami absolutely fantastic live!

Love this! favorite new artist.

There are many talented musicians from Turkey actually, it's great to see those guys here!

@moritz471

4 жыл бұрын

I really recommend "Altin Gün." They play funk music, similar to Selda Bagcan.

@eleusinianexport

4 жыл бұрын

@@moritz471 Ey widda bumbaclaart gozaimas

@TWExotics

4 жыл бұрын

she's from the UK...

@recklessanil

4 жыл бұрын

her father's turkish. also that's got nothing to do with totally garbage current turkish music.

@Bayo106

4 жыл бұрын

@@recklessanil she still isn't FROM turkey.

Wow, that saxophone. Awesome.

Me encantan sus propuestas artísticas, que viva la música y el arte, saludos desde Bogota Colombia

Here since her earliest days. Still can't believe how big she is now. I'm proud of her :)

I live near Cologne, I watched this amazing performance the day after Nilufer toured in Cologne.

So nice!

@osmonov14

3 жыл бұрын

фу

So effortlessly good! She’s truly one of a kind

Amazing talent! One of the best out there...

Discovered her on Jools and now playing Miss Universe endlessly. So good to hear her singing with a London accent.

I love this performance and artist, absolutely stellar!! So creative and passionate

Brilliant! Very interesting, emotional and original songs. Bravo!

Love this set,Wow the Band was Kool that Synth and Sax player Nilufer you know how to pick them. Thank you all and please Stay Safe

wonderful guitar (the instrument and the playing)

YES!!!! for me THE newcomer 2018/2019! Love the album Miss Universe! Wished they played my fav. song 'safety net' thou, looking forward to their show in Berlin in Nov.!

@jerryhipsh5953

4 жыл бұрын

The best album of the year for me!

I LOVE how NPR curates artists for their Tiny Desk Concerts. Bob and team are geniuses for finding and selecting this wide range of amazing talent. Every time a video is uploaded, I have to click on to hear it. No chance for me to dislike such incredible music!

It was such a pleasure to listen this also as a Turkish person I'm so happy to see and know talented musicians of Turkish descent take place at npr.

@fuckhus

4 жыл бұрын

Burak Yücel gördüğümde baya şaşırdım

@jimlovesgina

4 жыл бұрын

Half Turkish but grew up in London.

@eleusinianexport

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimlovesgina Half London but grew up in Turkish

@NickHarman

4 жыл бұрын

@@jimlovesgina yes she's a Londoner, her Turkish side is really irrelevant. No one cares where (add name of any musician here) parents was born. She grew up in Chelsea, one of the wealthiest areas of London.

Angels gave me goosebumps 😳

It's disgusting how much talent this girl has.... Hats down with all my respect... This band is on my Playlist for sure 💯✌️😳 from now on!!

Pure artistry. She’s channelling a higher force! Dom and Sim 💕

I love her 😘

Wow so proudly that i cant describe

This is phenomenal

I love her music 🥰🥰

To the sound man - Great job!

Saw them when they opened for Sharon Van Etten at the 9:00. They're wonderful!

She’s gorgeous. I’m in love.

Love this! 🥺🥺✨

Amazing!

sounds amazing .. reminds me of tune yards

i saw an article(didn't read it yet) on The Guardian's news site, and came over here to listen for the first time...very very impressed, good job and good luck!

An incredible style- my style!!👍🏻

This is incredible!

live laugh love nilüfer yanya

"I don't know anyone who sings like Nilüfer, but I'm reminded of Astrud Gilberto singing bossa nova." Actually reminds me of her countrywoman Joan Armatrading (responding while listening to Baby Luv)

THIS IS SO GOOOD!!!!!!!

Wonderful!

I don't know what it is but I'm so absolutely drawn to this music 🤩

A fine example of how effective a fairly simple instrumental part can be.

Love it ❤️👏

The band is so tight - whew!

I love baby luv so much

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I discovered Miss Universe a month ago and have listened to it a few times now. Great album, such a pleasant surprise to find the behind the desk. Go check out the album everyone! Great performance.

Drummer is great. Very tasteful and funky and aware. Good job drummer guy.

Great soul and artistry. Just like her Dad a talented painter.

great artist

So dope.

Great sounds ॐ🎸🇧🇷.

Amazing

I am not a native English speaker and I understand everything she is saying. Wanna know how? Cuz I am curious and interested in everything that’s happening. When you’re intrigued, interested, curious, you look forward to understand all ways of expression and message. The problem nowadays e that if the content isn’t being totally delivered during the 1st minute of the song, we tend to be no longer interested. We’re getting use to be formatted, to restrict our imagination, possibilities and stop fertilizing new fields for thinking and emotions. Make your own movie out of this experience and don’t let yourself be told what is right or wrong..instead, think for yourself and that includes listening more, acknowledging originality, appreciating all that creativity and fierceness into putting out something so unique, before judging. Music should be wider. Great artist and musicians !! 🙏🇵🇹

man I love her

Miss Universe became one of my favorite albums after watching this tiny desk. Her instrumentation and voice control are superb

That riff she’s playing during The Unordained is so sick! So talented

@ivanl.8201

Жыл бұрын

It's one of my fave songs from Miss Universe. It's a highly underrated song, and it's gotten some of the coolest chord and dynamics changes I've seen in a pop/rock song. One moment she sounds almost like soul and alt jazz, and the other, she rips into that guitar like Kurt Cobain. So original.

angels was perfect

Lovely

pure talent

So jazzi bobbi has been playing for Nilüfer, whilst I've been waiting for new music, not mad coz i love Miss Universe.

I don't see a single negative comment here and I've scrolled a lot?

@MrLeomejia

Жыл бұрын

Yeah right? I'm doing the same 😂

Fresh.

Well worth waking up early!

I was waiting for the beat to drop I would have lost it 🥺

sounds good

She's rad! She tore off a guitar string at a concert, cut my head off and put it on

Wow a talent

Always cool how the UK is still hip to guitar bands. Another awesome artist. Gonna check out more!

Great, unique work. Hopefully Boston bound... will recommend for Newport Folk....

I wish Baby luv went on for like 20 minutes!

nice music

she is perfect love from turkey ::))))

People who are bothered by not understanding what she's saying would probably HATE cocteau twins

@chasethemorninguk

4 жыл бұрын

or any shoegaze bands 😂😂