LaTesha Harris
LaTesha Harris is NPR Music's editorial assistant. A relentless jack-of-all-trades, she takes turns writing, editing and producing music coverage. Invested in the culture behind pop, hip-hop and R&B, her work highlights the intersection between identity and history. Once in a blue moon, Harris moonlights as a talking head with no filter.
Born and raised in Central Texas, Harris began her career in Chicago. In 2020, she graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and creative writing alongside a master's degree in social justice and investigative reporting. When she's not in the newsroom, Harris is staring at bodies of water, studying abolition and trying to discover something new.
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The colorful singer behind viral hit "Photo ID" is releasing her debut album, Juno. Using music to navigate struggles with sobriety, Wolf talks about vulnerability and creating to release feelings. -
With "Pressure," the Dreamville Records vocalist elevates her status as a neo-soul touchstone, referencing the soul divas before her and leading the way for those to come with fearless charm.
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The trap superstars perform three songs at Gallery Dept. in Los Angeles for this pandemic edition of Tiny Desk.
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Willow Smith has gone pop punk. Smith speaks with NPR about unpacking racism and sexism, alternative rock's Black origins and creating her new album, lately I feel EVERYTHING. -
Two years after 2019's "Motivation," Normani has returned with "Wild Side," a sultry video with Cardi B that pushes the singer-dancer one step closer to pop sensation.
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The release of 4 found Beyoncé in a pivotal career moment — and set the stage for her as an auteur. For writer LaTesha Harris, the album also served as a much-needed guide to freedom and womanhood. -
The Puerto Rican singer performed three songs for this special Tiny Desk collaboration with AFROPUNK.
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The Brazilian singer uses her Tiny Desk platform to discuss individual and systemic forms of anti-Blackness.
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The Colombian hip-hop trio was part of a four-act showcase that highlighted outstanding Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean musicians.
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Tiny Desk kicks off AFROPUNK's "Black Spring" virtual festival with performances from four Afro-Latinx artists.
