Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Experience James Taylor performing "Fire and Rain" live in an intimate 2 Meter Sessions studio session from 1994.
A classic moment captured on Dutch TV, showcasing his iconic voice and heartfelt acoustic guitar.
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Experience James Taylor performing "Fire and Rain" live in an intimate 2 Meter Sessions studio session from 1994.
A classic moment captured on Dutch TV, showcasing his iconic voice and heartfelt acoustic guitar.
#JamesTaylor #FireAndRain #2MeterSessions #AcousticLive #SingerSongwriter
![Youssou NDour - Oh Boy + Shakin The Tree [4K] | 2 Meter Sessions, 1995](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tBvQtcBbIbo/mqdefault.jpg "Youssou NDour - Oh Boy + Shakin The Tree [4K] | 2 Meter Sessions, 1995
Youssou NDour performs Shakin The Tree, Oh Boy and Whareef live at 2 Meter Sessions in 1995.
Recorded in an intimate studio setting, this session captures the extraordinary voice, rhythmic energy and distinctive musical identity of one of Senegals most internationally acclaimed artists.
Born in Dakar, Senegal, Youssou NDour emerged as one of the leading voices in African music. His distinctive style draws on Senegalese musical traditions, particularly mbalax, while incorporating influences from rock, soul, pop and other international sounds. His powerful voice and dynamic performances have made him one of Senegals most internationally acclaimed musicians.
This 1995 2 Meter Sessions performance offers a rare glimpse of Youssou NDour in an intimate setting, showcasing the vocal power, rhythm and musical identity that made him an international star.
Setlist:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Shakin The Tree
05:31 Oh Boy
10:22 Whareef
Recorded for 2 Meter Sessions in 1995.
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About 2 Meter Sessions
2 Meter Sessions is an independent music platform based in the Netherlands, dedicated to recording high-quality live music sessions with emerging and established artists from around the world.
Each month, we film 3 to 4 exclusive studio sessions, focusing on authentic, intimate performances.
Over the years, many renowned artists have appeared on 2 Meter Sessions, including James Taylor, Elliott Smith, David Crosby, Damien Jurado, Ben Howard, Josh Ritter, Radiohead, Nirvana, Coldplay and Foo Fighters.
Archive recordings have been featured in documentary films such as “Mystify: Michael Hutchence”, “Heaven Adores You”, and “All I Can Say”.
Founded in 1987 by radio presenter Jan Douwe Kroeske, the show began on national radio before expanding to television in 1993, where it became a widely recognized platform for live music performances.
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