Watch Tasha Cobbs Leonard play “Break Every Chain“, “You Know My Name“ and “The River of the Lord“ at the Tiny Desk.
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June 24, 2019 | Suraya Mohamed -- I first saw Tasha Cobbs Leonard sing live in my church’s 4,000-seat sanctuary. Her voice easily powered-over the PA system and I was amazed by how well I could hear its beautiful resonance and clarity. Since my producer hat is always on, I couldn’t wait to invite her to perform here at the desk. Months later, sitting just a few feet away, I was captivated by the un-amplified brilliance that filled the room.
While her impeccable talent is one of the reasons Tasha Cobbs Leonard is regarded as one of the best gospel singers performing today — she’s won numerous awards, including a Grammy — on her website she simply credits “God’s grace as the reason for it all.“
Her Tiny Desk set started out with one of her