Tiny Desk Meets AFROPUNK: NENNY

Tiny Desk Meets AFROPUNK was the opening event of AFROPUNK's "Black Spring" festival. The virtual celebration, hosted by Jorge "Gitoo" Wright, highlighted outstanding talent in Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean music across the globe. Our showcase featured four artists who honored their homes and celebrated the art their heritage has inspired.

LaTesha Harris | May 1, 2021
With warm maroon box braids nearly sweeping the floor and glitter adorning her eyes, NENNY's presence demands full attention before she even opens her mouth. Dressed in a flowy, all-white outfit accented with a pastel checker pattern and surrounded by a matching four-piece band, the 18-year-old Portuguese singer-songwriter and rapper appears otherworldly, almost heavenly, as she harmonizes with her backing electric guitar and jumps across the room, dancing with her entire body. NENNY first appeared on heads' radar in 2019 with her single "Sushi." She's continued to impress with several more singles and the release of her debut project, 2020's Aura.

SET LIST

"Bússola"
"Wave"
"Tequila"
MUSICIANS

NENNY: vocals
Gui Salgueiro: keys
Jonatas: guitar
Peterson: bass
Ariel: drums
CREDITS

Video: Maus da Fita, João Afonso Vaz and André Mendes
Audio: Bruno Lobato, Charlie Beats, Tiago Poeiras
TINY DESK TEAM

Producer: Abby O'Neill
Video Producer: Maia Stern
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

[OriginalFreshMic]

Lets goooo!! Nenny putting Portugal on the Map! 🇵🇹 Great energy, great vibes!!

[righthererightnow]

I love the fact Tiny Desk is now incorporating gems from around the world

[sara]

I'm glad that I speak Portuguese, so I can understand this amazing artist from Portugal. "Wave" is my favorite song by her.

[prettyproblem]

no idea what sis is saying but i dig her performance and the musical set

[vini]

Uma das coisas mais lindas que encontrei no Youtube! Isso é cultura! Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷

[elisa]

Não consigo parar de ouvir esta maravilha! Que orgulho! 🇵🇹

[mahmoudhijazi]

I wish I understood their lyrics- the energy is great

[ChidiUma]

I see new Tiny Desk video, I click. No questions. This was dope!!

[isrit.]

WHAT A MOMENT!!! RIGHT IN MY HOME! WONDERFUL!

[PentameronSV]

0:00 - Bússola
4:27 - Wave
7:59 - Tequila
[11:44 - Tiny Desk team]

[s.c.h]

When she performed Tequila on Colors. I knew she was destined to be a star.

[barbararafael]

She's such a young talented musician and lyricist... Can't wait to see what the future holds for her, but it sure is bright! Love to see it! Voa Nenny!

[ajashonte]

Yassss, Nenny!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 I can't get enough. THIS IS MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE!!! YOU DON'T NEED TO UNDERSTAND NOT 9NE SINGLE WORD!!💓💓💓💓💓

[adrianav]

I love that she has got this far, this is such an acomplishment!

[zeng]

She’s good her voice and energy is everything wow 🤩

[Lucasrbrasilfr]

Que vibe e sinergia foda, fui apresentado a essa Nenny pelo tiny desk e já virei fã logo, voa Nenny

[herlingaleluia]

Que bom ver alguém da lusofonia no tiny desk, acompanho já há algum tempo. Música acústica é a melhor!

[electricsalt]

Wonderful to see portuguese artists in places like Tiny Desk and Colors!! Dá-lhe Nenny!!

[ryanblake]

Love that we are getting music from everywhere across various genres. Addicted to Tiny Desk.

[exquis_]

Thank you TinyDesk for featuring Nenny ✊