This young lady seems to channel old spirits, almost to be possessed by them, when she plays. Her authenticity and immersion in the music totally defies her tender years. Quite a privilege to witness.

@stacyambramorin

3 жыл бұрын

Agree!!

@frodolives6021

3 жыл бұрын

could not have said it better.

@williamwiles8011

3 жыл бұрын

...we all playing same tune, telling same myth, of paradise lost, when their planet got struck by a planet, forming moon, annihilating every lifeform on bought planets in an instance.......she conveys the sorrow of the progentators, whose memory resides in our collective consciousness. The planet was reseeded w/ life, by them, because it was annihilated on impact......I mean, she sings the sorry of the progenitors who lost their World, and this onetrying to reengineer the planet......something went terribly wrong.....now we are alone. w/out them, w/ no program.....only lamentations. think about it!

@Ace-gs7fv

3 жыл бұрын

She has alot of sole

@au7-721

2 жыл бұрын

@@williamwiles8011 It went wrong when sin entered mankind through Adam.

I say that John Cohen's banjo should stay with Nora for about 70 years and THEN go to the library of congress. Anyone w/me?

@LeeBurns

3 жыл бұрын

John Cohen would support this 100% Play that thing!

@brucen4719

3 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@roman2374

3 жыл бұрын

Let’s start a petition

@jtmcarthur56

3 жыл бұрын

Better played than sitting in a museum.

@nikhilghimire1598

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽

She really brings out the Irish influence in Appalachain music

@thomasvello-xamon7732

3 ай бұрын

I was quite literally just thinking that same thing! There's a softness to her renditions that make these songs more beautiful and pleasing to my English ear

She plays that banjo as if she has been playing for a hundred years. An old soul in a young woman's heart.

@GjaP_242

2 жыл бұрын

2:42

@GjaP_242

2 жыл бұрын

She really has a lot of talent.

@lovesbirth1

2 жыл бұрын

Another old soul in a young body is christone kingfish Ingram. First time I heard him on the radio I had no idea who I was listening to but it sounded like every dead blues guitar player decided they weren't done playing and all came back through Christone.

@charleskaucic5047

2 жыл бұрын

Nah, this is like some hipster banjo playing. I highly recommend Clifton Hicks.

@joelwillis2043

2 жыл бұрын

She is shockingly basic.

Wait what, she’s 15!!!! I started watching and thought she was at least 20 just by her maturity in the way she plays and sings

@joatanpereira4272

3 жыл бұрын

Dude, look at her face

her father must be glowing with pride. she's absolutely fantastic.

The first song makes me feel like I'm watching a sunrise from the top of mountain in Appalachia

@johnedward8352

3 жыл бұрын

Love that imagery. Perfect

@Armadaskico

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it any better myself

@hosswilder9885

3 жыл бұрын

🤮

@Ziad3195

3 жыл бұрын

@@hosswilder9885???

@DuncanHewitt70

3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea what that would look like, but I feel I'm a little wiser after hearing that song.

The harmonics on the second song are ghostly, love it

Love when tiny desk share the obscure. And showcase such incredible talent.

Freaks me out a bit. I love what she's doing, but how can a 15-year-old have such a deep connection to these old styles of music. Maybe this isn't her first lifetime doing this? Love it!

@MarkBonneaux

2 жыл бұрын

There's a Buddhist parable where a monk asks the Buddha how many more lifetimes it'll take for him to attain enlightenment, "1000" replies the Buddha, and the monk is resentful because he's spent so many years studying, eating only plain rice, generally suffering. Behind him is a dancer with the same question and the Buddha replies the same answer, "1000.". The dancer rejoices, though, exclaiming "1000 more lives of bringing smiles and joy to those around me!" If you believe in reincarnation, I'd definitely say this girl is more of the latter than the former.

@ulfadolfgandalfalfelfmilf5652

2 жыл бұрын

she probably grew up with this music

@Barry101er

2 жыл бұрын

She was a student of Shlomo Pescoe's, from a young age.

@Yisraela

Жыл бұрын

She's an old soul...Precious

@AchillesSafehaven

Жыл бұрын

I had the same thought. Whoever taught her whatever , a 15 year old doesn’t have soul like that the first time around.

Nora calls herself an "Outsider". I get what she means, but she sings and plays like she's been doing it since before she was born. I'll call her a natural. Good to honour tradition. Thanks for your outstanding playing and soulful singing from way up here in Canada.

@Chase_AM

3 жыл бұрын

Bluegrass is a representation of the beauty of life and the pain that comes with it. If you can have patience to listen and understand that vulnerability, then you’re welcome.

@3lackdog

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chase_AM not bluegrass, but the roots of Bluegrass. Semantics, I know, but this music comes from a place way older than Bill Monroe's music . More like his uncle Penn's music 🙂

@bradbarnard2946

3 жыл бұрын

probably has been playing since long before she was born

@au7-721

2 жыл бұрын

@@3lackdog Bill called it that ancient sound. It has to do with the droning sound in the bass string.

Always thought that the greatest magic an artist do is make you love something that you didn't even know in first place.

@Fragrantbeard

2 жыл бұрын

How beautifully put! Yes!

@kupopuffs420

2 жыл бұрын

Dig this

A true artist. May your life be sweet and may you fly high and free.

Bah these kids these days ay grrrr, being all worldly wize and exellent at banjo and singing and just generally awesome. Not like in my day ill have you know

@moonboy2022

3 жыл бұрын

lol!

@deeliciousplum

3 жыл бұрын

I 2nd Modern Monk's giggle. Datanoster, so true. So true. Talented youth these days. Sheesh!

@3lackdog

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, she's been at it a while.

@Mononoken

3 жыл бұрын

Really though. I’m almost 24 and kids these days are so much nicer than we were.

@M0gley1111

3 жыл бұрын

I'll argue that you probably had them in your day but with no youtube/internet, it was less likely to discover them

Her first song reminds me of a grass field with peasants and livestock or the game "days gone" 0:13 "The Very Day I'm Gone" 5:55 "Miner's Dream" 10:53 "Little Satchel"

Music is everything to me and I am a guitarist songwriter. I miss playing piedmont blues and playing with old porch pickers in the south. I teared up listening to this. Sounds like home feels.

@lizsutter161

3 жыл бұрын

"Sounds like home feels." Yes, beautifully said, and so true.

The young humble future of Folk music right here. You already got it down Nora keep on going.

She is an artist that pre covid I would've found just in time to see her play at a small venue in my city before she got big. I miss being part of that small club with artists like these.

The universe gives us wonderful gifts, we only need to recognize them.

Listened to this several times now. I feel like this might be a Chris Thile/Sierra Hull moment, and that I'll still be appreciating her playing from my rocking chair as an old man

@brentwalker3300

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, good call. I thought about Thile myself.

Oh God I got chills all over when she started singing. Bless everyone involved with this...

@MrMurl

3 жыл бұрын

same here. The instant she started.

I love her mellow confidence, her pops must be very proud

It's soulful. I'm crying right now. Thank you

Shout out to the jalopy school of folk music in redhook, brooklyn for working with people of all ages and providing a wealth of knowledge and a space for special talent to grow like this.

Natural primal style and vibe that takes some years to find....shes a natural..Just lovely. Unique setting. Instant fan.

Playing tunes thirty feet below the sidewalk in a cave.... She's still a breath of fresh air"..

If they ever make the book “Where the Crawdads Sing” into a movie, Nora Brown needs to perform the music. Wow. And only 15 years old.

@marie-claudeschonne3095

3 жыл бұрын

I red it!! It's a bright idea!

@Fragrantbeard

2 жыл бұрын

They have. I think it comes out in the middle of next year.

I've loved many TDC. This one reached into a deeper part of my heart. I'm blown away by Nora's talent, grace, and old-soul.

This moment where she mentions John Cohen and the emotions shine through a bit. But she continues in a totally calm manner. How cool can you be! Much love for this fantastic performance and for Tiny Desk!

I could listen to Nora playing banjo all day ..absolutely brilliant.Musical inspiration..m listening here in Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪.

@timrichards469

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, up the dubs

@michaelrichardson9938

3 жыл бұрын

@@timrichards469 im listening here in Tramore brialliant staring out at the rain ,up the Deise

what a cool kid! she's clearly got a lot of passion and love for music, I'm excited to see where she goes

I can't stop listening to that first song. Amazing.

I absolutely adore our amazing youth and their WONderful gifts and glories! Excellent Tiny Desk... GREAT Miss Nora!

Nora is an artist through and through. So awesome

God her timing is so good. Unbelievable that she's 15. What was I doing at 15, nothing remotely this cool.

What an absolute pro, the focus and dedication it takes at 15 to get to this level, spectacular.

With that spirit, she would not be an "outsider" anywhere! I'm a WV born "frailer" would never presume to approach her level of proficiency. Awesome!

The second song really stood out to me. I don't know if that style is common, but I've never seen it before. She's finger picking without picks and only two fingers, but it sounds a bit like clawhammer. And then of course she finishes with flawless clawhammer.

@andrewscease8185

3 жыл бұрын

The complexity of that two-finger style is... I'm not sure what it is. It is deceptive. Simple and complex at once. Her playing has a wisdom which belies her chronological youth.

@rbdavisphoto

3 жыл бұрын

it's called Two finger thumb lead. If offers the subtleties of each note lost in Scruggs style 3 finger. It's a fairly common style among traditional banjo players and works well with clawhammer. You may want to look up Clifton Hicks.

@rbdavisphoto

3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewscease8185 it can have an unusual syncopation, while it looks easy, it is deceptive. You have to get away from the idea of patterns, like Scruggs Style, and work on the melody. The trick is adding 2, 1/8 notes out of a 1/4 note. You'll see her go from thumb-finger-thumb, then throw in a thumb finger finger thumb or reverse. It's a matter of convenience and style over an actual pattern to match the melody. You can't really think about it, rather it has to come naturally. Like my Uncle said, "You got it or you ain't"

So talented! Thank you for sharing Nora!

Her banjo playing on the 2nd song, wow. It was magical....

Jeez..only 15! Bought my 1st Sears Silvertone 5 string in my Jr year in HS.. 1963 n learned to play off/with Flatt n Scrugs album for my talent show. After all these years lots o fun..but no where near as proficient as Nora. You are a treasure ..Thank you.

This young musician is so talented and easy to listen to. Love the banjo and the lyrics.

I started listening to some music as background noise while I was doing other things, and had to completely stop what I was doing to listen to this. Wow. She's an inspiration. Beautiful singing and playing. You go, girl!!!

Completely mesmerized by this magic. Thank you, Nora Brown and NPR!!!

THANK YOU Nora for sharing your knowledge, your heart, your ears and your music!

Such beautiful tones from both the vocalist and the individual banjos! What a treat to watch!! :-)

This style of music, especially when performed with so much feeling and excellence as it was done here, holds some quality that brings tears to my eyes.

Such a wonderfully talented girl. I'm so excited to see where she goes

Well, this will be the first album by a young teenager that I will be buying!

Young heart with an old soul... Shout out from 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

Wow, its incredible that this 15 year old even knows these songs, let alone can absolutely shred them!

I've never heard the banjo played this way before. It seems more subtle and softer. When her voice us added it truly creates something special.

I am glad that I saw this performance. Looking forward to where music takes her in years to come.

With artists like this, I feel confident her (our) heritage will be remembered forever - What an AWESOME ambassador - GREAT WORK NORA BROWN AND TINY DESK!!!

I love old school, I hope this young lady is a blessing for the future.

Reason why I love tiny desk. Crystal clear sound that is produced from spotless mind.

@brentwalker3300

3 жыл бұрын

You are throwing down some Zen there.

Love finding an old soul. Pure gold.

Wow, I love how she talks about music, that really touched me.

I am so impressed! What a treasure! Adorable and brilliant! Incredibly articulate! So refreshing for an American youth!! Thank you and Bless!!

That last song was particularly captivating, of the three. I don't know why but it reminded me of the same kind of melancholy from José González.

@flovita

3 жыл бұрын

omg yes, me too!!

@barnseyb6031

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why but reminded me of Nick Drake.

This is awesome! It's amazing to hear someone her age keeping the Appalachian songs alive with such a crystalline beauty.

Pure joy🎶🎄 Nora is completely enchanting, mesmerizing, and a genuine treasure. Tears of joy🙏🎶

I mean...wow. Wise and great at 15. What a gem, looking forward to following her career.

Wow just Wow! Just closing my eyes and listening intently, her playing is constant and unflinching and is driving in the spirit and might of an old steam train engine!

Her singing and spirit reminds me of a life is precious . No matter how short and beautiful it is. Music never does even when good people do or everything goes back to dust.

Heard this while in Murfreesboro Tennessee, a transitional period in my Life, Nora Brown's Little Satchel will Always Be Close to My Heart🌌🎶💖

Very good, young lady. You have this blessing you can take with you anywhere you go and share a bit with those around you. _This_ is what Tiny Desk is all about.

Nora, you are delightful. Love your stories and your music.

The acoustics in this space are amazing. Each banjo sounds amazing and the room really lets them sing. Awesome Tiny Desk!

@josephdejarnette5143

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Incredible. She's got a bright future!

When I think of what I was doing and thinking in 10th grade...such knowledge and conviction. Play on and please be happy, young lady! So much of human value is disappearing in our times...whole languages and cultures. Thanks for not letting this die!

Really appreciate getting to know the stories around the space and instruments and your journey. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of your life and artistry in this way 🙏🏽

Just discovered her. I feel blessed.

I got relaxed by this. The atmosphere she made in this video is amazing. I'm looking forward to her new music.

Such a talented mature and charismatic young lady 🌈💜💕beautiful thankyou Nora so blessed to meet you

I will never be this cool. Never

@amfla3787

3 жыл бұрын

It's ok. Most of us neither.

@minnienhle21

3 жыл бұрын

I've always had cool friends but coolness never rubbed off on me. Haha. I have also come to accept that some are born adorned with the gift of coolness!

@lagunabxo

3 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly 😆

@nowthenzen

3 жыл бұрын

The only way I could be that cool might be in the arctic in winter and then probably not

@user-gl4lk6kz4v

3 жыл бұрын

Anyone can do anything if you take the time. Never limit yourself or else you will be in the normie cycle and go work for mcdonalds. But if you go outside of the cycle you can do whatever you want, you can be like her.😊👌

I really enjoy her music! "The Very Day I'm Gone" touched me.

so good. I've been listening to the first two songs for months now.

LOVE this, Thank you to all involved!

I love to watch a person in their "element"! She is going places!

I didn't expect to like this as much as I do. She's really great

First of all, thank you sooo much for sharing your passion, one really feels that you feel and like it and dive deep in it. One sees the comfort and joy you find in playing this instrument or just making music in general. It gives me then the same joy and comfort. So thanks so much again, keep it real and authentic and go in any direction your talent, your joy and your passion wants to lead you to. All the best and again a big thanks Leonhard :)

Blown away.....that is God given talent right there....

Just sitting in awe. I loooove random finds. Beautiful !!

This is so inspiring and definitely will be following the journey of this talented musician!!! This artist is so authentic and cannot wait to see what else they do!

Wow, Nora - you are incredible - I listened to the first song and was just blown away - then figured out how young you are in the first bit you were speaking. I can't believe it. I'm going to show this to my daughters tomorrow - you have such a wonderful voice!

I absolutely love this! The way she sings reminds me so much of joiking. Such a beautiful way to breath life into her words. Not to mention her banjo skills!!

Unbelievable... I’m rarely speechless. Thank you for blessing me with your sound. ~Sheeara, Alaska

Man, her rendition of "The Very Day I'm Gone (Rambling Woman)" is so good. I wish it was a separate track as I could listen to it all day. And yes, I know there's a studio version, but I just truly enjoy this version.

Wow, that was absolutely incredible! What a bright young lady. I'm sure she will be successful at anything she puts her mind to. Bravo!!

The best version of Little Satchel I've heard, I listened to every other video on KZread just to be sure and it's official Nora does something to this song that no one else seems to manage, such gentle effortless playing, a truely natural musician and inspiring, I hope to learn this song one day ❤️ it's good for the soul

Im crying, I love the banjo

Thank you for that journey in time Nora, keep on strumming , hello from France

big respect to her

Wonderful musician and love her wisdom too.

She is channeling a theater of influences, a perfect balance of spirit and soul. Speak sister!

Nora possesses great poise and an extraordinary musical gift. She is an old soul...a gift from our Creator.

And there sits hope for humanity right there 🙏🏽🌸💖

Thank you, Nora Brown.