Rev. Sekou And The Seal Breakers: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2018
- July 10, 2018 | Bob Boilen -- The horns burst, the voices wail and, as if about to launch into a sermon, this author, activist, intellectual, pastor and singer introduces himself: "My name is Rev. Sekou and these are the Seal Breakers, now they from Brooklyn." He points to his band and continues, "but I was raised in in a little old place called Zent, Arkansas that's got about 11 houses and 35 people, and they'd work from can't-see morning to can't-see night and then they'd make their way to the juke joint. And then early Sunday morning they'd make their way to the church house." As he stokes up the NPR crowd, mixing church preaching with juke-joint jiving, he adds, "there's a lot of trouble in the land, but we've got one question for you: Do you want to get free? Say Yeah!"
And then Rev. Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou tosses off his large-brimmed, black hat, shakes his dreadlocks and demands freedom with these words: "We want freedom and we want it now!"
"Resist," is just the opener to one of the most rousing Tiny Desk Concerts I've seen. During this 20-minute set Rev. Sekou took us all through an even wider range of emotions as he recalled the horrors of the white nationalist march in Charlottesville, Va. last summer. He said he spent weeks in preparation, organizing clergy for what he says was "the largest gathering of white supremacists in modern history," then watching the activist "Heather Heyer take her last breath" after she was struck by a car that plowed into a crowd of marchers. The song "Bury Me" is a bluesy anthem to freedom that honors those who have died in that struggle for racial equality and freedom. In his free-form preamble to the touching ballad, Rev. Sekou works himself into a passionate frenzy, before airing his intense indignation for President Trump.
I saw Rev. Sekou perform in Austin during this year's South by Southwest music festival. I believe him when he tells the NPR crowd "I'm Pentecostal, we can go on for two or three hours!" His call to action is fervent and wholehearted, steeped in history with hopes for brighter days.
Set List
"Resist"
"Bury Me"
"The Devil Finds Work"
Musicians
Osagyefo Sekou (Vocals), William Gamble (Keys), Reggie Parker (Bass), Cory Simpson (Guitar), James Robinson Jr. (Drums), Gil Defay (Trumpet), Chris McBride (Saxophone), Matia Washington (Background Vocals), Rasul A Salaam (Background Vocals), Craig Williams (Percussions)
Credits
Producers: Bob Boilen, Bronson Arcuri, Morgan Noelle Smith; Creative Director: Bob Boilen; Audio Engineer: Josh Rogosin; Videographers: Bronson Arcuri, Khun Minn Ohn, Beck Harlan, CJ Riculan, Kara Frame; Production Assistants: Catherine Zhang, Téa Mottolese; Photo: Eric Lee/NPR. 
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His name "Osagyefo" is from the Akan/Ashanti tribes of West Africa and it means a nation's deliverer or one who fights to free a people. I think he's doing just that through his music
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Amen brother Akwetey....
I went to school with a boy called Osagye, would his name have the same origin?
I heard them perform at a free concert in Berea, Kentucky and it changed my life. ❤️
Never heard of him until now! That second piece...WOW
One of the nicest people you would ever want to meet and very real♠️
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That bass in 'Bury Me' is sweet chocolate sauce poured all over. Thats some emotional stuff
Watching this during the pandemic and George Floyd protest... can’t even hold my tears, and I’m not even American. But the struggle is international.
This is what I always loved about church, the music and the soul in the music is just powerful
I'm watching this on June 2020 and I just can't stop thinking how fitting is your message on these troubled times. Thank you for giving us hope!
Well my Spotify playlist just got enhanced.
My favorite Tiny Desk experience, period.
TBH I didn’t think I’d enjoy this but I put my headphones on and dived in....I’m refreshed!!! 🙌🏾
Reading most the comments n I'm ashamed of the lack of respect to Heather hyer who lost her life protesting .. as a black man ....I say thank you
This was too much for my soul right now #RealTears I LOVED EVERY MINUTE!!!!
In tears...Spritual. Moving. Breathtaking.
I sing 'This little light' to my daughter when I rock her before bed.💓 Been singing it since she was a baby 😍 Love this!
The female back up singer.. 😍😍😍😍😘😻
That's what I was thinking, too.
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She looks like one of the singers from PJ Morton's band
Dammit boy I haven't been to church in awhile, I've been personally struggling with my spiritual self in life, but this stirred something up in my soul.
DeMarcus Fagan I’m sorry for whatever bad experiences you’ve had in church. I hope that some of this video healed that wound.
Yes blackness showing a beautiful part of our culture in present time
Holy revival that was epic! I wanna catch the spirit live. ♥️
2019 and we're still demanding FREEDOM....How and Why God....SAY MY NAME IN THE STRUGGLE...my heart hurts and feels joy at the same time with this performance....
This is some kind of soul! Bangin'.
There aren't enough like buttons for this video, and there aren't enough views. So unbelievably powerful. You all have a new follower. This is one of the best Tiny Desks I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing your talent and your story.
That second song, "Say My Name", did something to me inside...
This is so beautiful. Thank you Tiny Desk for bringing these wonderful artists to light.
That moved my soul, Rev! It's been nearly a decade since we last worked together. I didn't know you were there that day... of course you were. Your words never fail to send shivers through my body. Thank you for all that you do to make the world a better place. ✊🏻Thank you for this video, NPR Tiny Desk
"that which won't kill you will make you stronger" "we want freedom and we want it now"..... Rev Sekou. Thank you for helping me to lift my head to the ski today. I was feeling a little homesick too. Thank you for reminding us there is something GREATER than what we see around us. God Bless Brother.
This is the second Tiny Desk to draw a tear from me.... First one was The Roots, Bilal Oliver was on fire that day........I feel like something is going to come from this whole NPR thing,not sure what but it's gaining momentum and I'm sure that's going to lead to bigger and better things.
Bilal..... no doubt! Tore a hole in the mic...
Bilal is the the best Tiny Desk Concert period followed by Tank and the Bangas
I'm with you on that but check out Mumu Fresh and Black Thought.
Even in the darkest of times, God is GREAT. Even in our struggles, we can rise up, through the darkness, with the knowledge S/HE is with us. God Bless the Rev & his wonderful band, TDC for hitting ANOTHER ONE out of the park, and everyone uniting here for the joy of great music!!!
that 2nd track shook my soul, i'm full of good vibes even if it is a sad story, thank you guys
Where have they been all my life?? ❤
Monica P. ❤
Tiny Desk is absolutely amazing but the amount of talented black artist is just incredible. We owe black people for bringing everyone a bit of happiness and joy due to the amount of beautiful music and immense amount of genres they have created. It is unbelieveble and black music comes from every part of the world.
Brother on the guitar was tearing it up lawd
i feel all the emotion in these perfomance.
I have been watching this on repeated for the past few days. Take me to church!!!
Tears.... Thank you
This is so moving! Even more so now. :(
Beautiful!! This is my kinda gospel, advocating for the liberation of the most marginalized and oppressed (Proverbs 31:8-9). #letsgetfree
Are you serious? They are racists and called the President that is FIGHTING for their freedom of speech a monster. This is getting retarded......meaning underdeveloped.
"blacks" been getting free rides, jobs, breaks and been babied just for being blacks for decades. Stop with the victim mentality.
🙏🏼❤️ I decided to listen to all the Tiny Desk Concerts this year - thank you for this moving performance
loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this gave me chills... bless up
Im not religious but id go to church for this. This is George Clinton if he was a preacher. Awesome!!
lol same
LOL! You are so correct Sekou usta live in Boston, we miss him🤣
Brother.... shrooms were the original sacrament.
@@Tacit_Tern Preach
wow I cant believe my favorite group is on tiny desk
love you Rev. Sekou your Mt.Aery family in Bpt Ct
I was waiting for this soul on Tiny Desk! It's a pleasure listening this!
Goosebumps and a few happy tear such a beautiful set
Rev is definitely using his gift today! Like if you know God loves you. 🤘
🗣Oh my goodness. "We want freedom and we want it now."
That 2nd song brought me to tears, for it's a shame many have lost their lives in this manner behind racism. May the Almighty raise His hand of correction to restoration of love.
The last song is telling that story ole story of that slew footed Devil.
I've never heard of him before. I can hear that New Orleans gospel tone.
I love it. That band and background singers are awesome
One of the Most powerful videos I’ve ever watched
Such a powerful performance
i wasnt ready for this!! Chills asf
Shorty got class😎 well-done NPR
Greaaaat!! I love all these unknown that are so much better than all the famous groups we are surrounded with :) Thanks NPR (Bury Me is really something... but then again so is The Devil finds work... and resist to!)
Nicolas Bryant can’t find ‘bury me’ in itunes😭
This is amazing 👍👍👍👍👍
Great stuff. That trumpet player!
So, I haven’t listened yet. I’m putting my headphones on now. Finding someone you attended school with on Tiny Desk. 😮❤
This went straight to my soul. Pure magic and so so powerful, I'm in absolute AWE. Blown away with the talent and the message in their music. Had me crying😭👏🏽
Wow the guitarist is fire!!
This gave me goosebumps~
This is gonna make me believe in god... I wish i could like it a thousand times
shir itzhaki Awesome!
shir itzhaki if you do make that decision to believe in God, welcome. If you don’t, that’s cool too.
Just reading this comment makes me smile, lol... For real. This was dope though, huh?
bpass felder yep ! It sure was.
Wow
AMEN. Power to our Peoples
I grew up COGIC. I love this!
I know that "Yes" took you in too then... It's automatic when the...... you know...... drops down at the end of a song. He was in it before he realized it was Tiny Desk!
You already know!
Oh cogic is all over this.
chills..God bless.
Amazingly BeautiFul
Just beautiful ! ! !!!
Wow! Beautiful!
Vibes!
My Lord My God!!!
I found this amazing video by accident...SO GLAD I DID.
What a world we live in. Good luck everybody, and may tomorrow come for us all.
Bless ya , truly beautiful
THIS should be REBIRTH AS AN ANTHEM!!!!!
BURY ME! HEATHER HIGHER!
Full of joy pain and hope at the same time.
Love you, Rev. I hope you get back on the road soon. I would LOVE to see another show!
God!what a thrill,I really love this sound.
Amazing! Free music!
WONDERFUL...PURE WONDERFUL....
¡Qué belleza de música!
ONE LOVE 💓
All I can say is...DAMN!!!!!
soo nice
Bless you ALL! I am so looking forward to being a part of perpetuating your message out into the universe!!!! See you in Berea, Ky 💖💫💖
AMEN
Grt vocal power..... Very powerful
Damn. I'm a fan now!!!!!!!
Awesome!!!
Excellent!
Watching in 2020 still moving af
love this thing
this is strong
Fantastic :-)
Reggie parker grooving the hell out that bass 🔥🔥🔥
I love it
This is amazing
DANG. so good.
Them background vocalists though. Damn! My shoe about to be tossed.
oh my gooooooooodnessss.this is what I call beauty of humans.
Thank you NPR/TDC! Brilliant! I am so grateful to all of your sonic goodies (in an HR-appropriate way, of course).
Brotha Seku Oakland Loves You
God bless! So talented
Yes sir!!!
Damn.......just Damn.....I'm going to church Sunday....got me getting emotional when I should fixing computers.......
Arkansas stand up! This is 🤝🏾😮