"I never expected to see Daniel Caesar at the Tiny Desk again. Caesar's 2018 performance is nearly untouchable: currently in the top 15 most viewed Tiny Desk concerts on YouTube, showcasing his best work at that point in his career. But reflecting on the vulnerability and intimacy of 2025's Son of Spergy, I felt like my arm was twisted, knowing he had to come back."
"Here at the Desk, the presentation is simple: an upright piano, a guitar and Caesar, lifted by a 12-piece choir. From note number one, I, along with the audience of NPR staffers, was instantly stunned by the power of the choir and how Caesar effortlessly led them. At the conclusion, there's a pause before applause. There may have been others in the crowd who felt what I felt: This is one of the most transcendent moments at the Tiny Desk."
Daniel Caesar returned to the Tiny Desk following 2018's acclaimed performance, prompted by the vulnerability and intimacy of his 2025 album Son of Spergy. The 2025 set felt like a completion of a spiritual pilgrimage and acceptance after years of searching since debut Freudian through CASE STUDY 01 and NEVER ENOUGH. The Desk presentation was minimal: upright piano, guitar, Caesar, and a 12-piece choir. The choir's power and Caesar's effortless leadership stunned the audience, producing a long pause before applause. The set list included "Rain Down", "Emily's Song", "Moon", "Who Knows", and "Sins of the Father."
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