Kelela’s Tiny Desk performance was a stunning reimagination of her work, swapping her signature hard drums and effects for harp and piano. Accompanied by a talented ensemble, including Briley Harris on keys and Ahya Simone on harp, she reworked tracks like “Take Me Apart” and “Enough,” giving them a fresh, ethereal twist. Kelela’s creative exploration, including experimenting with a thunder tube, added a unique layer to this intimate set. A beautiful homecoming to Washington, D.C., this performance revealed her ever-evolving sound.
