Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds: Tiny Desk Concert

April 25, 2016 by JOSH ROGOSIN • Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds’ punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and uniquely transformative harmonica solos instantly demand attention. Their obvious joy in playing music together is contagious, and they brought the party to Bob Boilen’s desk in a big way. The seven-piece band, named for the pigeons of New York’s Penn Station, is made up of both friends and family. Arleigh Kincheloe (nicknamed Sister Sparrow) leads with her explosive vocals. Her brother, Jackson Kinche