Monsieur Periné: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

March 4, 2016 by FELIX CONTRERAS

Monsieur Periné hails from Colombia, a country known for its Afro-Colombian cumbia, as well as New York-style salsa. Instead, however, the band has embraced 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S. The unlikely inspiration has resulted in a large and international following, as well as a Latin Grammy not too long ago: Monsieur Periné was named 2015's Best New Artist.

Words don't do this band justice. Play the video and discover Monsieur Periné's magic for yourself.

Caja De Música is available now

Set List:
"Nuestra Canción"
"Sabor A Mi"
"La Muerte"

Credits:
Producers: Felix Contreras, Niki Walker; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Niki Walker, Colin Marshall, Kara Frame; Production Assistant: Jackson Sinnenberg; Photo: Brandon Chew/NPR.

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[muhammadravi]

I come from far away land in indonesia, don't understand any words, but this is make me happy, thanks colombia 🇮🇩🇨🇴

[TyAaron]

This is the best tiny desk concert going. I don't speak Spanish. This isn't my favorite genre. But man, this group, their energy, this performance. Absolute magic and should be on display to the world. Just fantastic music for anyone to listen to. Well deserved success coming their way.

[caalba]

This band is the best way to explain Colombian culture to the world. We sit in the middle of this continent, where from north to south: jazz, blues, rock & roll, bolero, rancheras, cumbia and tropical music come together.

[liahahmyo]

La mejor cosa que hice como brasileña fue aprender español y abrirme para toda la hermosa cultura que está al rededor de mi país... ❤ I love NPR music ❤ thank you so much ❤

[cesarcamargo]

No se engañen, de esos 9 millones de visitas, 1 millón me corresponde.

[elmichimichi-zx]

Una banda muy infravalorada.

Debería tener mucho más protagonismo en la escena musical nacional. Son todos muy buenos músicos, derrochan talento por donde se miren.

Cata, la joya de la corona ❤

[Pineros]

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[SLICEDfinds]

Much respect for the guys playing the brass instruments. They're not original to the band but they were on par with the rest if the band

[imtm]

I think this is the most "human" band I've seen in a while. Coming from metal and pop background, with plenty of fabricated and plastic artists trying to be something above human, seeing this group is like a a breath of fresh air. I know it sounds strange but it's just a humble compliment.

[jerleyricardogaleanosantos]

Muchachos no dejen de mostrar lo mas bello de Colombia, que viva la música y los grandes musicos de mi tierra.

[fer]

The Jazz, the swing, the voice, that latin flavor. Such personality. One great moment for Colombia. Some classy and high quality sound there.
Thank you NPR. You are always getting the best.

[marisolsantana]

Soy Venezolana y me disfrute este tiny como si fuera colombiana. Que nivel de música

[danyecm]

Gracias Colombia por su arte!!!...desde Monterrey México (la Colombia chiquita) saludos para todos los hermanos y primos de Peru, Argentina, Brasil, Chile, etc...

[fabianorossijunior]

One of the best things I did in this quarantine was discover this band. Everything is beautiful in Monsieur Periné! Salve do Brasil!

[calatrava]

No puedo parar de escuchar esta musica tan bonita. Solo para estos momentos empecé a aprender español. Con amor desde Rusia! ❤

[MiguelRodriguez-gips]

Espectacular interpretación 😍vuélvanlos a invitar por favor 🙏

[MercyMburuNyakio]

Too be honest, I think when people ask me what genre of music I'm into, I'll them them NPR Tiny Desk.

This is delectable!

[warrenjoseph]

Best sound engineers in the world. Every. Single. Tiny Desk. Perfection

[luisgallardo]

Jazz, swing, cumbia, singing in french, spanish, new songs, an old Mexican classic, top technical ability and charisma, these guys are dope... Awsome NPR>