Yola made a significant impact during her recent Tiny Desk concert with her commanding presence and powerful voice. Despite her British roots, her deep connection to American music, from Dolly Parton to Aretha Franklin, shines through in her soulful performances. Yola's career highlights include her critically acclaimed debut album, "Walk Through Fire," and her follow-up, "Stand for Myself," both earning her Grammy nominations. She has also ventured into acting, portraying "godmother of rock n roll" Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrman’s biopic "Elvis" and later making her Broadway debut in Anaïs Mitchell's musical "Hadestown." Yola's Tiny Desk performance highlighted her bouncy energy and showcased her musical versatility, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.