Black Pumas is an American psychedelic soul band based in Austin, Texas, led by singer/songwriter Eric Burton and guitarist/producer Adrian Quesada.
[1][3][4] Working out their material both in the studio and on-stage during a weekly residency at Austin's C-Boys Heart & Soul Bar, they signed a deal with ATO Records and released a pair of singles, "Black Moon Rising" and "Fire".
[1][2] The album received acclaim from Rolling Stone, who praised "the tireless, charismatic energy of singer Eric Burton",[3] and Pitchfork, who wrote "The duo's flair for drama is so stirring, they can seem acutely cinematic",[7] as well as NPR, The Fader, The Guardian, Billboard, Essence and Headliner Magazine, among others.
Black Pumas made their network TV debut on CBS This Morning[8] and performed "Colors" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
In their hometown of Austin, Texas, Black Pumas became the first band to sell out four consecutive shows at Stubbs, one of the city's live venues.
[15] In January 2021, then President-elect Joe Biden invited the Black Pumas to perform during his Celebrating America primetime special during the President's Inauguration activities.