Lenny Kravitz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit — stripped-down sets, an intimate setting — just a different space.

After wrapping an evocative rendition of "Thinking of You," a touching song he penned in 1998 about his late mother, Lenny Kravitz imparts what's really weighing on him during this historic time. "In the midst of all that's transpiring on our planet right now," he says, "it's a blessed time for introspection, more importantly action. ... What side of history are you standing on?"

This Brooklyn-raised bohemian rock icon brings us to his home and tropical paradise in Eleuthera in the Bahamas for this visually alluring Tiny Desk (home) concert. Adjoining him is his longtime collaborator, co-writer and guitarist Craig Ross, and young mentee Yianni Giannakopoulos, who collectively blend rich layers of rhythmic and canorous guitar. "What Did I Do With My Life?" seems like a response to the questions posed in the chorus of "Thinking of You"; the refrain alludes to living up to what his mother wanted him to be. And it's only fitting that he ended with "We Can Get It All Together," a message about the power of unity and oneness.

SET LIST
"Thinking Of You"
"What Did I Do With My Life?"
"We Can Get It All Together"

MUSICIANS
Lenny Kravitz: vocals, guitar; Craig Ross: guitar; Yianni Giannakopoulos: guitar

CREDITS
Video By: Team LK; Audio By: Team LK; Producer: Abby O'Neill; Audio Mastering Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith; Associate Producer: Bobby Carter; Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey; Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

[Luiies]

This version of Thinking of You is absolutely

[piaandluna]

Lenny did tiny desk at his home in the middle of the pandemic and gave us a full-on concert for us laying on our couches. Thank you Lenny❤

[drewbase]

The man never lost any of his brilliance in the last 25 years..

[briancattani]

I'm an old white guy who moved out of the states to get away from the putrid stench of racism. I love Lenny! Great. Great musician, singer and human.

[RaginYak]

Bad boy with a golden voice. Lenny is still gold.

[rebeccah.]

A man who loves his late Mama as an inspiration, is a man to treasure.

[lindjohn]

Lenny Kravitz, His Mom Roxie will always protect and loving Him.
More Strength and Love to Lenny❤♡♡♡

[zakukoivu]

Can't believe I slept on 'What did I do with my life' for so many years. What a song.

[Wintfresh]

I knew Lenny Kravitz was cool but this is next level. The band is too cool as well. Definitely one of the Coolest Tiny Desks. Lol

[bernadinelett]

We take so much for granted, we forget we're on God time.Thank you for such inspirational songs.

[chipwalter]

Why sit at a tiny desk when you can be in a field in the Bahamas...you gotta love the Lenny moments!!!

[irenes.]

3 years later and it's still amazingly soothing. 💙💛🫂🖖

[victoriabennett]

Looks like 1974 all over again. Love the retro flair.

[LuzMaria]

“I live in a constant state of gratitude. Thank You God.” AMEN!

[freebaeiou]

He still sounds like it's 1989, Beautiful!!!

[JBF]

This guys oozes too much coolness everytime they perform.

[mauricioeusebi]

Debo haber escuchado este Tiny Desk unas 30 veces, Lenny no pierde su magia, saludos a todos los que escuchan Lenny desde Argentina !

[lorenzodelgado]

Wooow that version of Thinking of You is so ill, I need that on wax asap 🔥🔥 Peace and Love peoples, stay blessed

[traviswking]

He's still going to be beautiful with a golden voice when he's 90.

[ukiemexican]

Loved how Lenny introduced the band including the 808