Anderson .paak & The Free Nationals: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Apr 2026

: Anderson .Paak led the group while simultaneously playing the drums and singing, showcasing his unique "drummer-slash-bandleader" style.

: According to NPR , this session became the most-watched in the series' history at the time and significantly boosted the band's global recognition. Set List : Anderson

Anderson .Paak and his backing band, The Free Nationals, performed one of the most iconic and popular sets in the history of the NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert series. Recorded in , the performance captured the band during their breakout year following the release of the album Malibu . Performance Highlights Recorded in , the performance captured the band

Watch the full 2016 performance that helped skyrocket Anderson .Paak to stardom: and hard-rock influences.

The band performed three tracks from Malibu and closed with an audience request: "Heart Don't Stand A Chance" "Put Me Thru" "Suede" (NxWorries cover) The Free Nationals Lineup The band consisted of the following musicians: Anderson .Paak : Vocals, Drums Jose Rios : Guitar Ron "Tnava" Avant : Keyboard, Vocoder Kelsey Gonzalez : Bass Callum Connor : Drums

: The set featured a blend of soulful hip-hop, R&B, jazz, and hard-rock influences.