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Marvin Sapp: Tiny Desk Concert
- Published_at:2025-02-28
- Category:Music
- Channel:NPR Music
- tags: NPR NPR Music National Public Radio Live Performance tiny desk tiny desk concert tony desk tiny concert
- description: Ashley Pointer | February 28, 2025 The morning that Bishop Marvin Sapp came to NPR, he told me that it was his kids who really emphasized how important it was for him to accept our invitation to perform: "They told me, 'Dad, Tiny Desk is for the culture.' " Backed by a four-piece band and a six-piece choir, Sapp transforms our office into a sanctuary, performing an 11-song medley of praise and worship hits that span more than three decades in music and ministry. From the moment his set begins, the spirit moves through the room, filling every corner with raw emotion, joy and reverence. From Sapp's early days with the trailblazing '90s gospel group Commissioned to penning anthems like "Never Would Have Made It" — a song that transcends church walls — his impact is woven into the fabric of Black culture. "What's funny is, I saw some of y'all singing these songs, and y'all weren't even born when I recorded them," Sapp jokes, underscoring his intergenerational influence. Yet, despite his legendary status, Sapp took time after the performance to speak and pray with members of our audience, choosing ministry first, above all else. SET LIST "I Believe" "Not the Time, Not the Place" "Grace and Mercy" "Perfect Peace" "Shout Unto God" "Here I Am" "Praise Him in Advance" "You Are God Alone" "He Has His Hands on You" "My Testimony" "The Best in Me" "Never Would Have Made It" MUSICIANS Bishop Marvin Sapp: vocals Curtis Lindsey: keys, music director Thaddeus Johnson: bass Tavarius "Varo" Johnson: drums Sam Mitchem: guitar Christina Michelle: background vocals Gus Lacy: background vocals Shaki Wilson: background vocals Jarmone: background vocals A. D. Gillispie: background vocals Melissa Lee: background vocals TINY DESK TEAM Producers: Bobby Carter, Ashley Pointer Director/Editor: Joshua Bryant Audio Technical Director: Josh Newell Host/Series Producer: Bobby Carter Videographers: Joshua Bryant, Kara Frame, Maia Stern, Mitra I. Arthur Audio Engineer: Josephine Nyounai Production Assistant: Dora Levite Photographer: Michael Zamora Tiny Desk Copy Editor: Lars Gotrich Executive Producer: Suraya Mohamed Series Creators: Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson VP, Visuals and Music: Keith Jenkins #nprmusic #tinydesk #marvinsapp
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