The singer Milton Birth 81, surprised fans this Wednesday (7) by making a special appearance on Tiny Desk a well-known series of intimate musical performances produced by NPR, a public radio station in the United States.
On air since 2008, the viral program, set in an office setting, often receives renowned names in international music such as Adele , Alicia Keys , Norah Jones , Ne-Yo , Usher , Dua Lipa and other niche or emerging artists, such as C. Tangana It is Tinashe.
In this dynamic, the musicians usually go to the radio studios in Washington. However, some exceptions are made, when they go to the guest’s own home, as was the case with Milton, who also shared the vocals alongside his friend and American jazz musician. Esperanza Spalding . In fact, next Friday (9), the two will release the collaborative album “Miton + Hope” .
“It’s hard to explain the value of Nascimento’s career and his significant influence across all musical genres. Performing for over 60 years, the singer, musician and composer’s discography includes over 40 albums. At his peak, his rich voice spanned many octaves. While his vocal quality may not be as strong now, there is an intangible essence that fills the void,” says the radio’s introduction on YouTube.
Watch Milton Nascimento’s performance at Tiny Desk:
In the comments, fans, artists and internet users were moved by the performance and left messages of affection for the singer who said goodbye to the stage in 2022, ahead of the “A Última Sessão da Música” tour.
“You know that cool guy that everyone likes, who never goes unnoticed? Well, you are that guy. I listen to you every day. I love your life so much, Grandpa Milton, your music saves me from all my abysses,” said actress Camilla Damião. “A beautiful dream, what emotion,” added singer Paula Lima.
Source: CNN Brasil
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