R&B soul legend Maxwell just graced the Tiny Desk!
The Brooklyn-born singer, songwriter, and producer—known for his soulful hits like ‘Ascension’ and ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin’—brought his smooth, signature sound to NPR Music’s iconic office stage. On Friday, Maxwell delivered an intimate set, revisiting his timeless classics.
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Maxwell, one of the defining voices of soul in the late ’90s, treated us to a few favorites like ‘Lifetime,’ ‘Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder),’ ‘Pretty Wings,’ and even a cover of Al Green’s ‘Simply Beautiful.’
Cover photo: Maxwell Performs Soulful Classics in NPR Tiny Desk Concert / Photo Credit: NPR Music