Madison McFerrin: Intimate Performance at the Tiny Desk
For Madison McFerrin, creating the right atmosphere for her live performance at the Tiny Desk was essential. She sought the freedom to connect with the instruments that reflect her essence. This LA-based singer has gained recognition for her unique ability to loop her vocals, crafting instruments in real time. In celebration of her upcoming album, Scorpio, McFerrin is joined by a talented Chicago-based band led by Kameron Lowe, complemented by the uplifting harmonies of the Lowe Sisters in the background.
With a family rich in musical heritage, McFerrin’s journey into the music world feels like a natural progression. Along with her brothers, Taylor and Javon, she has embraced a career in entertainment, following in the footsteps of their father, Bobby McFerrin, the creator of the iconic song “Don’t Worry Be Happy.” As she prepares to share her latest single, “I Don’t,” McFerrin fondly reflects on family moments, noting gently, “My mother seems to be the only one with any sense, as she’s the only one of us who hasn’t been engaged more than once.”
SET LIST
- “No Time to Lose”
- “Ain’t It Nice”
- “I Don’t”
- “TRY”
- “Run It Back”
MUSICIANS
- Madison McFerrin: vocals, electronics
- Kameron Lowe: keys, piano, music director
- Ashton Lowery: guitar
- Brooklynn Skye: bass
- Donis: drums
- Kristen Lowe: background vocals
- Shantina Lowe: background vocals
- Kymbriel Lowe: background vocals
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Bobby Carter
- Director: Kara Frame
- Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell
- Video Editor: Joshua Bryant
- Videographers: Kara Frame, Joshua Bryant, Maia Stern
- Audio Engineer: Hannah Gluvna
- Production Assistants: Dora Levite, Ashley Pointer
- Photographer: Alanté Serene
- Tiny Desk Series Editor: Lars Gotrich
- Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed
- Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson
- VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins
