Milton Nascimento records an intimate performance with Esperanza Spalding.

the singer Milton Nascimento(81 years old) surprised his fans with a special appearance in the series a small officeintimate production by NPRPublic Broadcasting weThis Wednesday (7), Milton brought his repertoire to the international program alongside jazz musicians. Esperanza Spalding.

The Tiny Desk series, which has been on the air since 2008, has hosted big names in world music such as Adele, Alicia Keys that it GuideThe program format is set in an office environment, with musicians performing in more personal, reduced settings. In Milton’s case, the show was held in his home, an exceptional format enjoyed by only a few artists.

In his performance, Milton Nascimento shared vocals with his friend and famous American jazz musician Esperanza Spalding. They have a long-standing musical relationship and will release next Friday (9) a collaborative album entitled “Milton + Esperanza“

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What impact does Milton Nascimento’s appearance on Tiny Desk have?

Artists usually go to NPR’s studio in Washington, D.C. But the show makes exceptions when the guest is a celebrity, as was the case with Melton, who performed from his home.

His participation in Tiny Desk caused a stir among his fans and other musicians. The comments were flooded with emotional comments, with many celebrating the opportunity to see the artist on the show. The actress Camila Damiao He commented that he listens to his music every day.You know that wonderful man that everyone loves and never goes unnoticed? Well, you are that man. I listen to you every day. I love your life so much Grandpa Milton, your music saves me from all my abysses..

“Sweet dream what a feeling” The singer added Paula Lima.

Milton Nascimento is one of the most influential figures in Brazilian music. With a career spanning over 60 years, he has produced a vast body of music that includes over 40 albums. Known for his rich voice and ability to navigate different musical genres, Milton is a cultural icon whose work continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans.

At the height of his career, Milton’s voice spanned many octaves, and there is still an unmistakable essence that fills his fans with emotion. His farewell on stage was in 2022, during “last music session“