Nathy Peluso Delivers Powerful NPR Tiny Desk Performance: Watch

In the midst of promoting her sophomore set GRASA, Nathy Peluso visited the NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. for an intimate Tiny Desk performance. 

“We’re fulfilling another dream today with these wonderful people by my side,” Peluso, wearing an oversized black tee and rocking her long, straight hair, said. “Thank you everyone for coming. We’re going to start with a magical song that’s been with me since I wrote it. Enjoy, have fun!”

The nearly 19-minute set kicked off with “Buenos Aires,” the 2020 R&B-tinged tune that ultimately put Peluso on the map and was nominated for a Latin Grammy. Joined by eight musicians and two vocalists, Peluso delivered a powerful performance that captured her hard-hitting rap bars and effortless vocals, all while sending messages of self-love and empowerment as heard in the following tracks “Aprender a Amar” and “Legendario.” 

“My new album has gems from the heart, from deep within, from love, for you that I made with that desire to make you emotional,” she expressed. “In the end, that’s what it’s all about.”

One of those gems is “Envidia,” a song that she performed accompanied only by a piano, and that narrates the story of a woman who hustles, follows her dreams, and ignores all negative comments. It’s a song for those who know how to win in life.  Peluso then wrapped her set with the funk-jazzy “Remedio.” “Thank you, we feel blessed. May you be happy, listen to ‘Grasa,’ and long live music!” she signed off. 

Earlier this year, the Argentine-born, Spanish-raised singer-songwriter opened up to Billboard about her new album, which can easily be reflected in her Tiny Desk performance.

“There is a very important message in the album which is ‘Aprender a Amarse’ (learn to love yourself), which is something we all deserve, because at the end of the day, you have to be your best friend and best companion,” she noted. “For that, you have to be brave and face things that are very difficult. [I wanted to] shed a little light and energy so that people who maybe don’t find that strength in their daily lives, maybe they can put on some music on and feel encouraged. Because music has saved me many times.”

Watch Peluso’s “Tiny Desk” performance below: