Tiny Desk Concerts - Audio
Tiny Desk Concerts from NPR Music feature your favorite musicians performing at All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk in the NPR office. Hear Wilco, Adele, Passion Pit, Tinariwen, Miguel, The xx and many more. This is the audio version of the podcast. A video version is also available.
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Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.
Trupa Trupa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Polish rock band performed a Tiny Desk quarantine concert in Gdańsk basement.
Lianne La Havas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album.
Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty + Family: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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John Fogerty plays three Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with some help from his family for his Tiny Desk home concert.
Kevin Morby And Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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From Kevin Morby's tiny desk in Kansas City, Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee duet.
John Prine Tribute: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
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Rodrigo y Gabriela play a relaxed Tiny Desk home concert from their studio in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Ben Gibbard
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The Death Cab For Cutie frontman performs a new song and pays tribute to Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger in this quarantine concert.
Laura Marling
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Laura Marling delivers an intimate performance of songs from her just-released record Song For Our Daughter in her living room.
Tom Adams
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The singer and songwriter plays four new songs from his home in Cornwall, accompanied by a modular synthesizer and fronted by Adams' gifted falsetto.
Raul Midón
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The jazz singer and guitarist has multiple Grammy nominations to his name. He performed five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Michael McDonald
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No joke: The Doobie Brother took to his studio to record a special quarantine concert for Tiny Desk fans.
Margo Price & Jeremy Ivey
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One of Nashville's most talented couples took to their attic for a three-song set, including an unrecorded song that speaks to what so many of us our feeling right now.
Soccer Mommy
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The New Normal includes some Tiny Desk concerts without the Tiny Desk. Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, performed a short set while quarantining in her Nashville home during the coronavirus crisis.
Sudan Archives
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Sudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert.
Alicia Keys
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The pop superstar premiered a new song, "Gramercy Park," and revisited a classic during her Tiny Desk performance.
Hadestown
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The cast and musicians of the hit Broadway musical Hadestown pack into the Tiny Desk for a truly glorious performance of its greatest songs.
Wire
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More than 40 years after forming, the British post-punk pioneers finally visited the Tiny Desk.
Lankum
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The award-winning Irish quartet performs three songs from its latest album, The Livelong Day, at the Tiny Desk.
Frances Quinlan
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The frontwoman of the indie-rock band Hop Along made her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, this time performing songs from her debut solo album.
Augustin Hadelich
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Grammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk.
Jon Batiste
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Jon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk.
Daughter Of Swords
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Alexandra Sauser-Monnig returns to the Tiny Desk with her band Daughter of Swords, showcasing new music as well as songs from 2019's gorgeous Dawnbreaker album.
Mahan Esfahani
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The harpsichord is alive and well. Watch Mahan Esfahani give the first solo harpsichord recital at the Tiny Desk, playing music that spans over 250 years.
The Free Nationals Feat. Anderson .Paak, Chronixx & India Shawn
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The Free Nationals and Anderson .Paak make their triumphant return to the Tiny Desk along with some other special guests.
Angelica Garcia
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With a great deal of "Salva-Mex-American" pride, Angelica Garcia performs three songs from her album, Cha Cha Palace at the Tiny Desk.
Tōth
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Alex Toth, who played the Tiny Desk back in 2015 as a member of Rubblebucket returns front and center with his own band, Tōth.
The Lumineers
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Ho hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages.
Jesca Hoop
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You'll want to watch this deeply reflective and personal Tiny Desk concert.
Allen Stone
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The soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see.
The Black Crowes
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Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.
Rex Orange County
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Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.
Harry Styles
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The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.
Chika
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The 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón.
Kirill Gerstein
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Watch the award-winning pianist play a hit by Chopin, a premiere by Thomas Adès and a cherished song by Gershwin dressed in a virtuosic arrangement.
Taimane
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Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland.
Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
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The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set.
Mellotron Variations
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Robby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery.
Bob Weir And Wolf Bros
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Weir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple."
Cimafunk
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The band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk.
Indigo Sparke
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The Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper.
Jenny Lewis
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A consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire.
Chris Dave And The Drumhedz
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Chris Dave, your favorite musician's favorite drummer, takes listeners on a journey through a virtual record store, picking up different genres along the way and putting them in your bag.
Elisapie
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The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars.
Snoh Aalegra
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The Iranian-Swedish singer draws her musical cues from Brandy and Sade while racking up a list of collaborators such as Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and, most recently, Pharrell Williams.
Laura Stevenson
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Backed by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended.
Mount Eerie With Julie Doiron
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Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars.
Baby Rose
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At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
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Here's a first: Steelpans at the Tiny Desk. It's true. Nearly a thousand performances into the series and the instrument has never been featured, until now.
Another Sky
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The strength of this London band is matching message with music. There's intensity and clear intention in their use of rock as an art.
SiR
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The R&B singer from Inglewood, CA made his performance a family affair, dedicating it to his late godson, with his mother and older brother on backup vocals.
Rising Appalachia
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The Atlanta-based band came to NPR in a van packed with a bodhrán (Irish drum), an ngoni (West African harp) a huge gourd, a cello, a baritone guitar and more.
Jimmy Eat World
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Jimmy Eat World showed up to the NPR Music office all smiles and no guitars. They borrowed a couple acoustics, a gong and a tambourine for a heartfelt set that included "The Middle."
Koffee
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The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.
J.S. Ondara
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After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway.
Max Richter
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The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.
Yola
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The singer who once sang backup for Massive Attack, Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers, is front-and-center at the Tiny Desk.
Joyce DiDonato
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Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble.
Jordan Rakei
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Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.
Brownout
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The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.
Bridget Kibbey
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The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir.
Daniel Norgren
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The Swedish singer sways and writhes as he and his band create a dream state calming enough to slow the day's hectic pace to a crawl. Take a seat on a comfy couch and have a listen.
Spanglish Fly
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Spanglish Fly is one of the pioneers of the boogaloo revival scene happening on the East Coast. For about sixteen minutes, they turned the NPR Music offices into the hottest Latin dance club in D.C.
Balún
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It's impossible to not be drawn in by the visual specter of Balún as the band mixes traditional instruments and electronics, set against a rich tapestry of voices.
Los Lobos Holiday
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When Los Lobos gathered behind the Tiny Desk, it felt like they were cramped in the back room of a family Christmas party, calling up tunes from the Latin holiday song book.
Moonchild
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The LA-based trio makes an intricate blend of jazz, R&B and hip-hop. For their Tiny Desk set, they pulled out all the stops: flutes, flugelhorns, saxophones, keyboards, ukuleles and more.
The Comet Is Coming
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The Comet is Coming is a force of nature. The British trio makes the kind of instrumental jazz that takes music lovers out of their comfort zone and into a musical realm they may never have explored.
Weyes Blood
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Watch the band perform a blissed-out, gently sweeping set featuring three songs from its latest album, Titanic Rising.
Raveena
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"I just want you to know," Raveena told the NPR office, "that in this space that we're in, you're extremely, extremely loved."
Freddie Gibbs And Madlib
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The enigmatic and reclusive producer Madlib joins hard-hitting emcee Freddie Gibbs for one of the most memorable Tiny Desks of the year.
Black Uhuru
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The influential reggae group, whose name means "black freedom," brought songs of solidarity and love to the Tiny Desk.
Mereba
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A nomadic storyteller with a cross-genre style ranging from folk to rap, Mereba slays the devil in her solo set behind the Desk.
Carly Rae Jepsen
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The singer brought a sparkling, pop-disco vibe and a lot of swagger to the sun-filled Tiny Desk.
Igor Levit
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The insightful pianist offers a Beethoven bonanza, ranging from the mesmerizing pulse of the popular "Moonlight" Sonata to flashes of wry humor and tender beauty.
Snarky Puppy
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The jazz, funk and gospel improv group brought jams and joy to the Tiny Desk.
Burna Boy
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The Nigerian singer and songwriter is one of the biggest African artists in the world and a pioneer of Afro-fusion, an inescapable sound this year.
KOKOKO!
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KOKOKO! are sonic warriors. They seized control of the Tiny Desk, shouting their arrival through a megaphone, while electronic sirens begin to blare.
Sunny War
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Sunny War has been homeless, busked on city streets and Venice Beach, left home feeling she was a burden to her mother, battled addiction and still found a way to bring joy to others thru her music.
Dave
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The British rapper made a trip all the way from the UK just for this Tiny Desk performance and powered through a set that made the personal political.
BJ The Chicago Kid
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The 34-year old R&B mainstay used his moment at the desk to fit in as many of his most cherished songs as possible — Nine songs in 17 minutes to be exact.
Rio Mira
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Rio Mira's music celebrates life along the river that separates Ecuador and Colombia: soft breezes, loving friends, the embrace of Africa and lots of festejando!
Chai
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The group from Japan is on a mission to expand the conventional meaning of "cute." Their performance included synchronized dancing, pom-poms and matching pink uniforms, with a heavy, angular sound.
Jovino Santos Neto Trio
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Along with his trio, the pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer cast a spell over the NPR Music offices in this joyful turn behind the Tiny Desk.
Summer Walker
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One week after releasing a record-shattering studio debut, the Atlanta native brings a glowing R&B set to the Tiny Desk.
Taylor Swift
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As she settled in for this stripped-down set, Taylor Swift looked out over the office. "I just decided to take this as an opportunity to show you guys how the songs sounded when I first wrote them."
Brittany Howard
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The Alabama Shakes singer and guitarist brought an eight-piece backing band to the Tiny Desk for a set of deeply personal and affecting songs.
Charly Bliss
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The vibrancy of the band can feel childlike and candy-coated. But the group's songs are more about the pain of entering adulthood and leaving some of that sweetness behind.
Sharon Van Etten
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Nearly a decade after her first appearance at the Tiny Desk, Sharon Van Etten returns with a full band and a bigger, bolder sound.
Molly Sarlé
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After performing at the Tiny Desk as one third of the group Mountain Man, Molly Sarlé returns for a soul-stirring solo performance.
Jonas Brothers
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The brothers and their backing band gave a playful performance of three tracks from their latest album, Happiness Begins.
Josh Ritter With Amanda Shires And Jason Isbell
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In his second visit to the Tiny Desk, Josh Ritter had America on his mind. "We all have to fight against this notion that we're not all human beings."
Ari Lennox
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The R&B singer performed songs from her debut full-length, Shea Butter Baby.
Y La Bamba
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Y La Bamba returns for its second Tiny Desk performance with a revised musical vision.
Nilüfer Yanya
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There's a hush to the music of Nilüfer Yanya that made the Tiny Desk the perfect stage for her sound.
Rhiannon Giddens
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Giddens shares songs from her latest album, There is No Other, in an emotional and transfixing performance at the Tiny Desk.
Come From Away
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Sixteen performers from the Broadway cast crammed behind the Tiny Desk to sing songs and share stories about thousands of airline passengers who were stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11.
Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley
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With eyes shut, Marley dug deep into the healing power of music with songs from his 2017 album Stony Hill.
The Tallest Man On Earth
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The Tallest Man On Earth's second appearance at the Tiny Desk comes almost 10 years to the day after his first. He returns with a touch of grey and a beard, but no less intense or moving.
A-WA
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The three Israeli sisters in A-WA mix Yemenite and Arabic traditions with splashes of reggae and hip-hop.
The-Dream
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The singer and mega-hit songwriter showcases three of his own tracks, including "I Luv Your Girl" and two songs from Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3.
Dan Tepfer
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The pianist and programmer has transformed the acoustic piano into his duet partner.
47SOUL
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47SOUL's message of equality is meant for the world. It's music without borders, mixing old and new, acoustic and electronic from a band formed in Amman Jordan, singing in Arabic and English.
Mandolin Orange
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Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz made everything seem so easy, with just a few acoustic instruments and a single microphone behind the Tiny Desk, performing songs full of joy and thoughtfulness.
Nicole Bus
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Nicole Bus' sound is reminiscent of vintage R&B, yet still feels current and capable of transcending age and demographics.
Tobe Nwigwe
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The Houston-based rapper's mindful words are like a life hack for anyone seeking guidance, with pleas to look past inherent hardships and evil and to stay focused on life's ultimate prizes.
Kian Soltani
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Watch a young cellist on the rise, offering music of virtuosity, sweet lyricism and a little fire from his Persian roots.
half•alive
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How does half•alive, known for funky earworms and synchronized dancing, translate to such a cozy space? Have the dancers sit.
Among Authors
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Among Authors' music isn't casual; there are songs within these songs, and they're not always catchy. They'll take you on a journey worth following.
David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band
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David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis and Michael League are The Lighthouse Band, and together they harmonized the heck out of the Tiny Desk.
Bas
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Bas came to the Tiny Desk to get it, and — in a breathless four-song set — he did exactly that.
iLe
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The Calle 13 veteran, fresh off her appearance at demonstrations in Puerto Rico, performs three songs that rage with revolutionary intensity.
Calexico And Iron & Wine
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The two bands just released Years to Burn, their first album together since 2005. Now, they've performed three songs — two new, one old — for Calexico's Tiny Desk debut.
Tamino
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Tamino possesses one of the most remarkable and memorable voices to ever grace the Tiny Desk.
Lizzo
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Backed by a band assembled just for this occasion, the breakthrough pop icon performs three joyfully showy songs from Cuz I Love You.
Masego
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The spirit of Cab Calloway lives on in Masego, the singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who surprised NPR's Tiny Desk audience with a zany sense of showmanship.
Jacob Collier
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As the NPR staff gathered to watch his performance, Jacob Collier sprinted full bore down the hallway for his set, hardly able to contain his creative energy or enthusiasm.
Priests
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The punk-infused art band from Washington, D.C. brings a kinder, gentler and sparer version of the group's music to the Tiny Desk.
Erin Rae
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Every time she performs live, Erin Rae transforms her quiet storms into different hues of squalling introspection.
Sting And Shaggy
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The two musical legends brought plenty of joy to the Tiny Desk, with an unexpected collaboration that works surprisingly well.
Miya Folick
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Miya Folick was raised a Buddhist in Santa Ana, Calif., and is of Ukrainian and Japanese descent. She sings of conviction, not fiction.
American Football
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Who would've thought that American Football's fruitful reunion would not only include some of the emo band's best songs, but also a children's choir at the Tiny Desk?
Saint Sister
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The group from Ireland makes music that mixes the organic with the electronic, starting with a large, 34-string lever harp.
Be More Chill
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On Broadway, Be More Chill is a playful burst of frenetic energy and silly, stealthy sweetness. At the Tiny Desk, it holds onto that rowdy, generous spirit while stripping down the arrangements.
Sesame Street
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Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, Elmo, Grover, Rosita, Count von Count, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and other surprise guests gather at NPR's headquarters to celebrate 50 years of love, learning and joy.
Betty Who
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Betty Who brings Roséwave, sun's-out pop to the Tiny Desk with all the usual studio production stripped away.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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Tasha Cobbs Leonard is widely regarded as one of the best gospel singers performing today. Her set at the Tiny Desk moved many at the NPR offices to tears.
Imogen Heap
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Imogen Heap takes us through her many musical talents, from her Frou Frou musical partner, Guy Sigsworth — and their first new song in 17 years — to an extraordinary performance with musical gloves.
Idles
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The British madmen brought fury, cathartic rage and deep thoughts to the Tiny Desk for one of the loudest, most raucous performances in memory.
Foxing
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Foxing is at the forefront of an emo revival, heavily influenced by late-'90s and early 2000s groups like Sunny Day Real Estate and American Football.
Tomberlin
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Tomberlin is the daughter of a Baptist pastor, grew up singing in the church and, since her teens, has questioned her own beliefs in God and faith. Her songs are delicate and vulnerable.
Quinn Christopherson: Tiny Desk Contest Winner 2019
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Quinn and his musical partner, guitarist and singer Nick Carpenter, arrived from the cool of Anchorage to the swelter of D.C. and performed with remarkable confidence and grace.
LADAMA
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The group unites sounds from Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela, with a dash of New York City thrown in.
Lucky Daye
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Hailing from New Orleans with a love of sticky, bass-bumping funk, Lucky brought along a 10-person band, including a quartet of horns, to capture the full flavor of his debut album Painted.
Jeremy Dutcher
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There is no one making music like this 27-year-old, classically trained opera tenor and pianist. Watch and see why.
Ensemble Signal Plays Jonny Greenwood
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Watch members of the New York-based group give the world premiere video performances of two recent pieces by Radiohead guitarist and composer Jonny Greenwood.
Magos Herrera and Brooklyn Rider
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Watch what happens when the smoky-voiced jazz singer from Mexico conspires with an adventuresome string quartet for songs steeped in Latin American traditions.
Ohmme
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These classically trained artists fill the NPR Music offices with shrieking, rhythmic noise that redefines what an electric guitar can do.
Thou
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This is probably the quietest you'll ever hear the first metal band to play the Tiny Desk.
Laraaji
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Laraaji is best known to some for his ambient work with Brian Eno in the late '70s. He brings his meditative calm to the Tiny Desk in this hypnotic performance.
Toro y Moi
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Toro y Moi loses the voice processing, synths and other heavy effects for a stripped-down acoustic set at the Tiny Desk.
Better Oblivion Community Center
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Tiny Desk alums Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers surprised us all with their stunning collaboration this year as Better Oblivion Community Center. Together they radiate joy at the desk.
The Calidore String Quartet
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The Calidore String Quartet confirms that the centuries-old formula – two violins, a viola and a cello – is still very much alive and evolving.
Theodore
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The music of Theodore is dark and transformative, with the kind of spare elegance you can hear in Sigur Rós or Pink Floyd.
Gary Clark Jr.
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These three songs, from Clark's incendiary new album This Land, roar with the assurance and force of a showman at the top of his game.
Karine Polwart Trio
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Scottish singer, songwriter and essayist Karine Polwart seldom comes stateside, eschewing air travel to reduce her carbon footprint. But on a rare, recent visit, she stopped in D.C. for a Tiny Desk.
Georgia Anne Muldrow
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The R&B singer from Los Angeles is all about showing and spreading love.
Courtney Marie Andrews
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It was a day when sunlight drenched the office and the songs of heart from Courtney Marie Andrews felt right at home.
Weezer
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Performing unplugged, the band forgoes its usual meticulousness in favor of a shaggy, entirely acoustic mix of new songs and '90s-era deep cuts.
Andrea Cruz
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The singer from Puerto Rico is part of a movement on the island that emphasizes largely acoustic instruments and a folk-based approach to interpreting life before and after the hurricane of 2017.
&More (Chill Moody & Donn T)
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Philadelphia Rapper Chill Moody and singer Donn T, along with their crew known as &More, were one of the standout entrants in last year's Tiny Desk Contest. They bring a message of hope and love.
Alejandro Escovedo
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The veteran rocker and a backup band from Italy play songs from their album The Crossing, chronicling an American Dream of rock and roll and Beat poetry.
Nao
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The U.K.-based singer-songwriter takes the Tiny Desk on a cosmic journey through her Saturn return.
Kaia Kater
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Multi-hyphenate artist Kaia Kater uses the architecture of roots music, which she studied in West Virginia, to establish a simultaneous dialogue with both the present moment and her own past.
Leikeli47
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The artist came to the Tiny Desk masked up, as always, the better to catch a glimpse of her soul.
Meg Myers
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Myers replaces her album's roaring electric guitars and electronics with a pulsing string quartet, piano and brushed drums — and uncorks a cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill."
Phony Ppl
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The Brooklynites stand out for their inventive and seamless blend of jazz, R&B and hip-hop.
Zaytoven
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The Atlanta trap super-producer and son of a preacher man saved the day with a soulful Tiny Desk.
Natalie Prass
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Decked out in matching, cobalt blue outfits, the singer and her band had a clear vision: If you want to overcome the times, find strength in numbers.
The Pedrito Martinez Group
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The Afro-Cuban percussionist mesmerizes with his almost otherworldly talent on congas.
Scott Mulvahill
14 perc
155. rész
Scott Mulvahill has been trying to win the Tiny Desk Contest for each of its four years. And while he's never won, we all loved him so much we had to invite him to play.
Mountain Man
10 perc
154. rész
The voices of Amelia Meath, Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig come together behind the Tiny Desk, with songs that conjure a simpler life: dogs, friends, moonlight or skinny dipping.
Lau Noah
15 perc
153. rész
There's a magical aura that surrounds Lau Noah as she sits behind the Tiny Desk and unspools thought-provoking story-songs.
Kurt Vile
15 perc
152. rész
Kurt Vile and his musical mate, Rob Laakso casually lose themselves in complex guitar lines that are effortlessly beautiful and lyrical.
Cat Power
9 perc
151. rész
Chan Marshall and her band perform a brisk and beautifully orchestrated medley of Cat Power songs: "Wanderer," "Woman" and 2006's "The Moon."
Blood Orange
0 perc
150. rész
This Blood Orange Tiny Desk is a beautifully conceived concert showing off the craft and care that has made Devonté Hynes a groundbreaking producer and songwriter.
Stella Donnelly
10 perc
149. rész
Watch the Australian singer-songwriter perform three new songs from her upcoming full-length debut, Beware of the Dogs.
Nate Wood - fOUR
15 perc
148. rész
The multi-instrumentalist says he only wishes he had more limbs; but Wood still manages to simultaneously play a bass guitar, keys and drums, all while singing into a wearable microphone.
Aaron Lee Tasjan
14 perc
147. rész
Aaron Lee Tasjan arrived in an ascot and mustard-colored shirt, sporting red, round sunglasses and mutton chops. It was a fashionable nod to the psych-pop and rock sound he brought to the Tiny Desk.
Carolina Eyck and Clarice Jensen
15 perc
146. rész
Carolina Eyck, the first artist to bring a theremin to the Tiny Desk, plays the air with the kind of lyrical phrasing and "fingered" articulation that takes a special kind of virtuosity.
Buddy
12 perc
145. rész
The preacher's son from Compton brought his flair for the dramatic, and an air of rebellion, to the Tiny Desk.
Miguel Zenón feat. Spektral Quartet
20 perc
144. rész
The saxophonist is a big thinker whose mesmerizing compositions chronicle the music of his native Puerto Rico with the help of an adventurous jazz quartet.
Harold López-Nussa Trio
16 perc
143. rész
Cuban pianist Harold López-Nussa, along with his brother Ruy on drums and bassist Gaston Joya, deliver a set of danceable jazz explorations rooted in Afro-Cuban musical traditions to the Tiny Desk.
Amy Grant
13 perc
142. rész
Amy Grant maps her fabulous, four-decade career with some of her coziest and heartfelt Christmas songs, not to mention a delightful version of "Jingle Bells."
H.E.R.
18 perc
141. rész
The singer stuns in her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, showcasing not only her vocal mastery, but her skills as a captivating multi-instrumentalist.
Wu-Tang Clan
20 perc
140. rész
The Clan celebrates its 25th anniversary with an old-school cipher at the Tiny Desk.
Dirty Projectors
12 perc
139. rész
The band takes its quirks of production, rhythm and rhyme and brilliantly arranges them to work behind the Tiny Desk.
Joey Alexander
25 perc
138. rész
No one in the NPR offices could have imagined how remarkable this 15-year old pianist would be at the Tiny Desk.
The Innocence Mission
12 perc
137. rész
The Innocence Mission, ever the most careful cultivators of quiet, encouraged us to come closer, to discover the "thing beautiful enough" in the moment it's delivered.
dvsn
12 perc
136. rész
The Toronto-based R&B duo bathed the Tiny Desk in vibrant blue, purple and orange light to make it feel more like a concert hall.
boygenius
12 perc
135. rész
Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus and Phoebe Bridgers are all Tiny Desk alumae, but here they play together at NPR for the first time as boygenius, one of this year's best surprises.
Bernie And The Believers Feat. Essence: Tiny Desk Concert
24 perc
134. rész
The story of Bernie and the Believers is the story of Bernie Dalton's diagnosis of Lou Gehrig's disease and compassionate friends making his dream come true and his songs come to life.
Half Waif
13 perc
133. rész
The band's songs, stripped here to their essence, are particularly peaceful and calm — and sometimes chilling.
Pedro The Lion
14 perc
132. rész
No matter how dark or disastrous, there's always been an undercurrent of grace to the music of David Bazan. He returns to his Pedro the Lion moniker for this memorable Tiny Desk performance.
Nicholas Payton Trio: Tiny Desk Concert
23 perc
131. rész
After back-to-back performances in South Africa, Argentina, Chile and New York, Payton hit the Tiny Desk, where he dazzled the audience, simultaneously playing his trumpet and a Fender Rhodes.
Liniker e os Caramelows
18 perc
130. rész
Liniker e os Caramelows are from Brazil but steeped in the tradition of soul from here in the U.S. Watching this performance is to witness a spell being cast, note-by-note.
Jim James
11 perc
129. rész
A single voice can send a powerful message - and that's just what Jim James did at the Tiny Desk, with just his voice and an acoustic guitar.
Cautious Clay
13 perc
128. rész
The charismatic singer and saxophonist brought a group of longtime friends to play a warm, thoughtful and chill set at the Tiny Desk.
Chromeo
17 perc
127. rész
The self-proclaimed "Funklordz" normally perform as a duo, but played with a live band for the first time at the Tiny Desk.
Alfredo Rodríguez
18 perc
126. rész
The Cuban pianist thrilled the NPR office with an intense performance that was as melodic as it was rhythmic.
Florence + the Machine
14 perc
125. rész
"I'm sorry I'm shy," Florence Welch told the crowd of NPR family and friends gathered for her Tiny Desk performance. "If this was a big gig, I'd probably be climbing all over here and running around."
Café Tacvba
20 perc
124. rész
The pioneering Mexican band recreates the adventurous musical energy of their massive stadium shows behind Bob Boilen's desk.
Big Boi
12 perc
123. rész
The OutKast star performs "So Fresh, So Clean," "The Way You Move" and his solo single "All Night" with the help of singer Sleepy Brown and an eight-member backing band.
Cory Henry
23 perc
122. rész
Henry and his band would have sounded right at home on Stax Records in the '70s — no small accomplishment. Watch them perform three funky, soulful jams.
Saba
15 perc
121. rész
Before embarking on a tour of Australia and Asia, the Chicago native brought the squad that helped make Care For Me one of 2018's best — along with a very special guest.
Cécile McLorin Salvant
18 perc
120. rész
The jazz singer, who used to be into radical feminist punk, now composes and sings beautiful jazz ballads.
Anthony Roth Costanzo
17 perc
119. rész
Watch the ambitious countertenor sing music that spans more than 250 years, connecting the dots between David Byrne, George Frideric Handel and Philip Glass.
Julie Byrne
14 perc
118. rész
Julie Byrne's transporting music can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Smif-N-Wessun
14 perc
117. rész
Brooklyn-bred hip-hop duo Smif-N-Wessun – consisting of partners in rhyme, Steele and Tek – illuminated the Tiny Desk with their signature, 80-proof poetry: straight, no chaser.
GoGo Penguin
18 perc
116. rész
This trio has become a reference point of their own for new school instrumentalists, a coveted achievement for any jazz group, though their appeal stretches far outside the jazz ecosystem.
Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers
15 perc
115. rész
While this Sacramento, Calif. band didn't win this year's Tiny Desk contest, their video entry, for the song "Peach Scones," was among the more memorable we've ever seen.
Jupiter & Okwess
12 perc
114. rész
Jupiter Bokondji and his band Okwess play music that feels both African and American, with Jupiter's early musical tastes inspired by The Jackson 5, James Brown and the sounds of Motown.
Kalbells
14 perc
113. rész
The band makes life-affirming music that singer Kalmia Traver created over the past few years, filled with the triumph of being cancer free.
George Li
15 perc
112. rész
Watch the young Harvard grad dispatch some of the most "knuckle-busting" piano repertoire with uncommon panache and precision.
Tech N9ne Feat. Krizz Kaliko: Tiny Desk Concert
14 perc
111. rész
Two of Kansas City's finest — and indie hip-hop's trailblazers — deliver a dose of Strange Music.
T.I.
8 perc
110. rész
In the fifteen years since he released Trap Muzik, Tip Harris has reinvented himself a thousand times over. But the stories he recounts from that era make his Tiny Desk a memorable one.
Dermot Kennedy
13 perc
109. rész
Backed for the first time ever by members of the Howard Gospel Choir, the Irish singer-songwriter shows off a voice built to fill stadiums in more ways than one.
Camp Cope
13 perc
108. rész
The Australian band uses tiny moments of introspection to illuminate life's bewildering, terrifying, isolating aspects — especially as they apply to women.
Yo-Yo Ma
12 perc
107. rész
Watch the 19-time Grammy winner return to his lifelong passion for J.S. Bach, playing music from the Cello Suites and offering advice on the art of incremental learning.
Erykah Badu
15 perc
106. rész
The singer's performance at the Tiny Desk was an almost spiritual experience, leaving many at the NPR Music offices in awe.
Tower Of Power
18 perc
105. rész
Even from its beginnings in late-60s Oakland, the band has always stood out. Fifty years later, its devotion to classic horn-driven soul remains unmatched, its passion and precision unchanged.
DAWN
11 perc
104. rész
DAWN has a breathless enthusiasm for shape-shifting pop music. She strips three songs to just the essentials, illuminating the impeccable songwriting behind her wild combination of sounds.
Mac Miller
17 perc
103. rész
Mac Miller reflects on his journey's peaks and valleys in a boisterous set of songs from Swimming, featuring special guest Thundercat on "What's the Use?"
Haley Heynderickx
17 perc
102. rész
One of our favorite new artists of 2018 visits the Tiny Desk.
The Del McCoury Band
19 perc
101. rész
Del McCoury has been performing, and updating, his take on bluegrass for some 60 years. At the Tiny Desk, he brought three traveling songs and some good yarns to share from his ample time on the road.
Flasher
10 perc
100. rész
The precise serrations of Washington, D.C. band Flasher get softened for a visit to the Tiny Desk — their vocals, normally side-by-side rushing electric instruments, get the center stage treatment.
Lalah Hathaway
11 perc
99. rész
The veteran singer showcases her soaring powerfully expressive voice in a performance that bridges several generations of classic soul.
The King's Singers
17 perc
98. rész
The storied vocal ensemble brings close harmony singing to a diverse set list that includes a Beatles tune and a bawdy madrigal from the 1500s.
Ólafur Arnalds
16 perc
97. rész
The Icelandic composer is joined by two "ghost" pianists, making mysterious and memorable music at the Tiny Desk.
The Midnight Hour
14 perc
96. rész
A Tribe Called Quest's Ali Shaheed Muhammad and composer Adrian Younge brought their Luke Cage-inspired collaboration to the Tiny Desk.
Mumu Fresh Feat. Black Thought & DJ Dummy
23 perc
95. rész
Occasionally a new voice emerges so rich in experience that the only way to describe it is old soul.
Rev. Sekou And The Seal Breakers
20 perc
94. rész
Rev. Sekou and the Seal Breakers gave one of the most rousing Tiny Desks we've ever had, opening with one question: "Do you want to get free?"
Frédéric Yonnet With Special Guest Dave Chappelle
16 perc
93. rész
Come for the jokes, stay for the French harmonica player who's toured with Stevie Wonder, Prince and Ed Sheeran.
PJ Morton
11 perc
92. rész
New Orleans' native son brought his musical Gumbo — and a 10-piece orchestra — to the Tiny Desk for some well-seasoned soul and a lesson in creative freedom.
Golden Dawn Arkestra
0 perc
91. rész
Join the "Children of the Sun" - or sit back and enjoy the spectacle - in this Tiny Desk experience.
Dave Matthews
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90. rész
The star sheds his band for a warm, winning, utterly game, happily overstuffed five-song performance of songs from across his long career.
Rakim
0 perc
89. rész
Watch the New York rap icon perform "Paid In Full" and "Know The Ledge," as well as a new song for Marvel's Luke Cage, at the Tiny Desk.
From The Top
0 perc
88. rész
A handful of teenagers, and a 12-year-old violinist, from the radio show From the Top, give sparkling performances, proving there's a bright future for classical music.
The Messthetics
16 perc
87. rész
The bassist and drummer from D.C.'s pioneering punk band Fugazi join guitarist Anthony Pirog for a set of thrilling, sometimes loud and frenetic instrumentals.
Khalid
0 perc
86. rész
Watch the 20-year-old star perform acoustic versions of "Location," "Saved" and "Young Dumb & Broke."
Yissy García & Bandancha
0 perc
85. rész
Come for one of Havana's most talented acts. Stay for García's incredible mohawk.
GoldLink
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84. rész
The D.C. rapper brought quite the crew to his Tiny Desk performance.
Jorja Smith
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83. rész
Watch the rising U.K. star perform intimate renditions of "Blue Lights," "On My Mind" and "Teenage Fantasy" with a full band.
MILCK
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82. rész
The one-woman riot who made headlines during the inaugural Women's March On Washington visits the Tiny Desk.
Grace VanderWaal
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81. rész
The 14-year-old singer who signed to Columbia after winning America's Got Talent, dazzles the Tiny Desk with her breathtaking voice.
Daniel Caesar
0 perc
80. rész
Watch the R&B star-in-the-making perform three songs, including a guest appearance by H.E.R.
Tom Misch
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79. rész
This 22-year-old Brit has soul for days.
Trouble Funk
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78. rész
We squeezed 12 go-go musicians behind the Tiny Desk. Watch what ensued.
Third Coast Percussion
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77. rész
Watch the Chicago-based ensemble conjure otherworldly sounds from steel pipes, tuned cowbells and a bowl that sings.
Ill Camille
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76. rész
The Los Angeles rapper and Kendrick Lamar collaborator performed four songs from her excellent album, Heirloom.
Juanes & Mon Laferte
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75. rész
The Colombian pop star and Chilean rising star brought their duet tour to the Tiny Desk.
The Band's Visit
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74. rész
Tony Shalhoub, Katrina Lenk and the cast of the Tony-nominated play The Band's Visit marked the first Broadway performance at the Tiny Desk.
Partner
0 perc
73. rész
The dream of the '90s is alive in this Canadian rock band.
Khruangbin
0 perc
72. rész
This trio from Houston, Texas makes trance-inducing music heavily inspired by 1960s and '70s funk and soul from, of all places, Thailand.
Naia Izumi
0 perc
71. rész
The winner of this year's Tiny Desk Concert Contest makes his official debut performance behind the desk.
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn
0 perc
70. rész
Bela Fleck and Abigail Washburn are two American musical treasures. This husband-and-wife banjo duo write original tunes steeped in the roots of folk music.
Gordi
0 perc
69. rész
In three songs from Reservoir, Gordi keeps her voice both unadorned and centered within warm, cool arrangements that include piano, guitar, pedal steel, a harmonium named Barbara, and more.
Darlingside
0 perc
68. rész
Even if the world came to an end, there's still beauty and hope in all of us and in song. That about sums up the wistful mystery that is the music of Darlingside.
GZA & The Soul Rebels
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67. rész
Most rap fans would name RZA as the head of the Wu-Tang Clan. But Wu purists know that GZA, or The Genius, is the crew's unspoken elder statesman.
Bedouine
0 perc
66. rész
Bedouine is Azniv Korkejian, a singer and guitarist who echoes sounds from the 1960's North American folk songwriters, but with vocal inflections closer to Leonard Cohen than to Joni Mitchell.
ÌFÉ
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65. rész
ÌFÉ isn't playing anything new. In fact, the band takes on something quite old: ritual Afro-Caribbean music that takes a lifetime to absorb and master.
Superorganism
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64. rész
The multinational band of theatrically fun and talented musicians in Superorganism mix melody and mischievous with almost Seussian folly.
Logan Richardson
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63. rész
Hear a triumphant fusion of jazz, rock and blues that moves with momentum and fresh anticipation. Logan Richardson plays with a lyrical intensity that is both focused and free.
John Moreland
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62. rész
When you hear John Moreland's sweet voice, it's hard to believe he spent years singing in punk, metal-core and hardcore bands. He plays acoustic guitar now, but his songs are still full of passion.
O.C.
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61. rész
The veteran Brooklyn rapper was an underground star during hip-hop's golden era. At the Tiny Desk, O.C. made it clear that he hasn't lost his edge.
The Breeders
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60. rész
The Breeders' dreamy scuzz sounds more wizened and frazzled at the Tiny Desk, featuring the same lineup behind the band's breakout, 1993 album Last Splash.
Jorge Drexler
0 perc
59. rész
The Uruguayan singer-songwriter is one of the finest lyricists operating today. Watch his stunning performance behind the Tiny Desk.
Tyler Childers
9 perc
58. rész
Tyler Childers writes songs about hard lives and hard love with direct heart and a soulful Kentucky drawl.
Lara Bello
16 perc
57. rész
Flamenco, jazz and classical share the stage in this Tiny Desk from one of our favorite Spanish composers.
Rhye
18 perc
56. rész
See the band perform a rare evening Tiny Desk concert, illuminated by flickering lights
Dan Auerbach
0 perc
55. rész
The guitarist and singer for The Black Keys and The Arcs brings his Easy Eye Sound Revue to the Tiny Desk, recalling a time and sound from the '60s when southern R&B, including Nashville, was a force.
Dee Dee Bridgewater
14 perc
54. rész
Bridgewater connects with her roots, her birthplace and the town she's loved all her life, with a set of songs from Memphis.
Masta Ace
17 perc
53. rész
The Juice Crew legend brought his biggest hit, "Born To Roll," and a heartfelt recollection of his personal journey to the Tiny Desk.
I'm With Her
14 perc
52. rész
Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz and Sara Watkins are bound by a love for bluegrass, chamber music, jazz, storytelling and singing.
Jenny and the Mexicats
14 perc
51. rész
Sometimes frenetic, sometimes slow and luxurious, the grooves the band creates are the perfect cushion for Jenny Ball's impassioned singing and engaging stage presence.
Väsen
15 perc
50. rész
The Swedish trio brought a 30-string sonic blast to the Tiny Desk, performing on 12-string guitar, vioala and the nyckelharpa (a fiddle with keys — think 15th century keytar).
Cornelius
15 perc
49. rész
Cornelius' Keigo Oyamada deconstructs and reassembles music like it's a neon cubist-pop sculpture. On a rare U.S. tour, the Japanese band brought its complex cool to the Tiny Desk.
Raul Midón
23 perc
48. rész
Raul Midón brought nothing but a guitar and his voice to an extended Tiny Desk set of dense, breathtaking jazz and soul textures.
John Prine
15 perc
47. rész
For more than 45 years, the legendary John Prine has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon. He brings some of his best to this unforgettable Tiny Desk performance.
Kuinka
12 perc
46. rész
Each year we get thousands of submissions for our annual Tiny Desk contest. Seattle's Kuinka was one of last year's entrants. While they didn't win, we loved them so much we invited them to come play.
Alex Clare
18 perc
45. rész
Clare's songs ask listeners to probe their own emotions through the lens of life's bigger pictures. His visit to Bob Boilen's desk is the perfect setting to bask in the power of his voice.
Big K.R.I.T.
16 perc
44. rész
The Mississippi rapper paid homage to his grandmother and performed songs from his new album 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time.
Anna Meredith
19 perc
43. rész
Out of nearly 700 performances at the Tiny Desk over the past decade, this one by British composer Anna Meredith is one of the most exhilarating.
Roy Ayers
24 perc
42. rész
Watch the 77-year-old jazz-funk icon perform "Everybody Loves The Sunshine" (and more) at the Tiny Desk.
Lee Ann Womack
14 perc
41. rész
The Nashville star brought some good old country music stories to the Tiny Desk.
Vagabon
9 perc
40. rész
Laetitia Tamko, the artist known as Vagabon, is a 25-year-old, Cameroon-born musician with a big, tenor voice just bursting with new musical ideas.
August Greene
36 perc
39. rész
August Greene, Common's new trio with Robert Glasper and Karriem Riggins, brought some special guest vocalists to the Tiny Desk.
Big Daddy Kane
19 perc
38. rész
One of the greatest to ever bless the mic treated the Tiny Desk audience to an office block party.
Betsayda Machado and Parranda El Clavo
14 perc
37. rész
The Afro-Venezuelan collective brings the boisterous parranda sound to the Tiny Desk.
Nick Hakim
14 perc
36. rész
The music of Nick Hakim occupies a space and time that feels out of this world, with songs that explore the quietude of inner thoughts.
Marlon Williams
17 perc
35. rész
Marlon Williams has a heart-stopping voice, is in love with a good, traditional blues or country tune, and writes songs about vampires and horror films.
The Crossrhodes
19 perc
34. rész
The Crossrhodes showed up to the Tiny Desk with game faces on, bringing with it a locally cultivated, globally appreciated energy.
Ibeyi
17 perc
33. rész
Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Díaz never fail to mesmerize. Watch the twin sisters perform a four-song set at the Tiny Desk.
Hurray For The Riff Raff
18 perc
32. rész
The music of Hurray For The Riff Raff builds bridges, unites people and forms communities. It's a spirit singer Alynda Segarra and the rest of the band bring to this memorable Tiny Desk performance.
Vicente García
11 perc
31. rész
This under-the-radar singer from the Dominican Republic is starting to turn some heads. You'll see why in this Tiny Desk performance.
Alice Smith
14 perc
30. rész
The beloved singer-songwriter premiered three new songs while turning NPR's headquarters into a Harlem speakeasy.
Jamila Woods
12 perc
29. rész
In three songs celebrating black ancestry and self-love, Woods demonstrated just how adept she is at creating songs rich with philosophical meaning that also move and groove.
Barbara Hannigan
17 perc
28. rész
Eavesdrop on a beautiful recital of German songs from fin de siècle Vienna, when music was transitioning from the swells of romanticism to the uncharted waters of modernism.
George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars
13 perc
27. rész
George Clinton brought his family, both immediate and extended, to the Tiny Desk for a set of classic cosmic slop.
St. Vincent
12 perc
26. rész
The singer performed at the Tiny Desk without a warmup or soundcheck, with just her acoustic guitar and un-amplified voice, letting the wordplay in her songs shine through.
Amadou and Mariam
11 perc
25. rész
The Malian musicians, who've been playing together for nearly 40 years, bring some of the most lyrical melodies and joyful sounds we've ever had at the Tiny Desk.
The Lemon Twigs
10 perc
24. rész
Brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario seem like they beamed into the Tiny Desk from the year 1971, untouched by the 21st century.
AHI
11 perc
23. rész
The Ontario-based singer has a gruff but sweet voice with openly honest words behind soulful tunes of hope.
The Artists from the "Take Me to the River" Tour
15 perc
22. rész
More than a dozen artists gather behind the Tiny Desk to celebrate Memphis soul in a joyful, triumphant performance.
Julien Baker
15 perc
21. rész
Julien Baker's Turn Out The Lights brought her much-deserved critical acclaim and wider attention in 2017. Before its release, we asked her to make a rare return to the Tiny Desk for something special.
The Weather Station
13 perc
20. rész
One of the joys of listening to The Weather station is the tension and release in the group's enchanting music. It's what made the band's most recent album one of Bob Boilen's favorite of 2017.
Lo Moon
15 perc
19. rész
The LA band's signature sound is intimate and demonstrative, haunting yet uplifting, an old-fashioned rock beat under glimmering guitar and keys. And at the Tiny Desk, it was at ease.
Open Mike Eagle
12 perc
18. rész
The indie rap denizen behind one of 2017's most inventive albums came to the nation's capital to represent all the Brick Body Kids who Still Daydream.
Hanson Holiday Tiny Desk Concert
13 perc
17. rész
Frantic time-lapse set decoration. An intrusive snow machine. Ugly holiday sweaters. It's time to hunker down and soak up a raucous and reverent Christmas party, courtesy of Hanson.
This is the Kit
12 perc
16. rész
Effortless storytelling is at the heart of This Is The Kit. And the stories the band's only permanent member, Kate Stables, weaves are profound but sweet with a tone that quietly reels you in.
Cigarettes After Sex
15 perc
15. rész
This comes close to the quietest Tiny Desk Concert we've ever had. The music Cigarettes After Sex makes is incredibly hushed. It's a sound so minimal it barely exists.
