NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

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EP1 Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East Jan 05, 2024

Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.

EP2 Kevin Kaarl Jan 08, 2024

The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.

EP3 The Good Ones Jan 10, 2024

The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.

EP4 yMusic Jan 12, 2024

The band's unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbitrary.

EP5 The Japanese House Jan 18, 2024

The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.

EP6 Hania Rani Jan 22, 2024

The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.

EP7 BLK ODYSSY Jan 24, 2024

An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.

EP8 Thee Sacred Souls Jan 26, 2024

The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.

EP9 Katie Von Schleicher Jan 29, 2024

With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.

EP10 Timo Andres Jan 31, 2024

To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.

EP11 Joshua Redman Feb 02, 2024

Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.

EP12 Carrtoons Feb 05, 2024

Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.

EP13 Berhana Feb 07, 2024

The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.

EP14 Tinashe Feb 09, 2024

Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.

EP15 Cinder Well Feb 16, 2024

The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.

EP16 Irreversible Entanglements Feb 19, 2024

The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.

EP17 Jeezy Feb 21, 2024

The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.

EP18 Kelela Feb 23, 2024

The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.

EP19 Butcher Brown Feb 28, 2024

The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.

EP20 Wednesday Mar 01, 2024

"I learned how to play guitar watching Tiny Desk concerts," lead singer Karly Hartzman says. The Asheville rock band translates its noisy, country-influenced sound to a quieter setting.

EP21 Squirrel Flower Mar 06, 2024

The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.

EP22 311 Mar 11, 2024

What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.

EP23 Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli Mar 13, 2024

Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.

EP24 Justin Timberlake Mar 15, 2024

The artist, who just dropped his new album Everything I Thought It Was, comes to the Tiny Desk with a set that leans heavily on his early solo catalog.

EP25 Chappell Roan Mar 21, 2024

The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.

EP26 Soul Glo Mar 22, 2024

For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.

EP27 Big Sean Mar 27, 2024

The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.

EP28 Víkingur Ólafsson Mar 28, 2024

The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.

EP29 Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024 Apr 01, 2024

One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.

EP30 Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024 Apr 03, 2024

The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.

EP31 El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024 Apr 05, 2024

A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.

EP32 Linda May Han Oh Apr 08, 2024

In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.

EP33 Yaya Bey Apr 10, 2024

The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.

EP34 Fujii Kaze Apr 11, 2024

NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.

EP35 Sleater-Kinney Apr 15, 2024

At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.

EP36 Hauschka Apr 17, 2024

It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.

EP37 Lise Davidsen Apr 19, 2024

The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.

EP38 Hot Chip Apr 22, 2024

The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.

EP39 Ne-Yo Apr 26, 2024

Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.

EP40 Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Apr 29, 2024

The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.

EP41 WILLOW May 01, 2024

The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.

EP42 Otoboke Beaver May 03, 2024

The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.

EP43 Kiefer May 06, 2024

With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.

EP44 Yasser Tejeda May 08, 2024

The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.

EP45 Luciana Souza May 10, 2024

The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.

EP46 Gary Bartz May 13, 2024

The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.

EP47 Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux May 15, 2024

At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.

EP48 The Staves May 17, 2024

The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.

EP49 Bob James May 20, 2024

The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.

EP50 Nelly Furtado May 24, 2024

Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.

EP51 The Philharmonik May 27, 2024

The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.

EP52 Sean Paul May 31, 2024

The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.

EP53 Tems Jun 03, 2024

The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.

EP54 Lakecia Benjamin Jun 05, 2024

The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.

EP55 Tierra Whack Jun 07, 2024

The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.

EP56 Chaka Khan Jun 10, 2024

The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.

EP57 Kierra Sheard Jun 14, 2024

The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.

EP58 Meshell Ndgeocello Jun 18, 2024

The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.

EP59 Brittney Spencer Jun 21, 2024

The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.

EP60 Flo Milli Jun 26, 2024

The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.

EP61 SWV Jun 28, 2024

We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.

EP62 Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz Jul 01, 2024

The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.

EP63 Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals Jul 03, 2024

The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.

EP64 María José Llergo Jul 08, 2024

Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.

EP65 Julius Rodriguez Jul 10, 2024

The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.

EP66 The Wiz Jul 12, 2024

The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.

EP67 Nathy Peluso Jul 15, 2024

The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.

EP68 Phish Jul 17, 2024

The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.

EP69 Álvaro Díaz Jul 19, 2024

The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.

EP70 Norah Jones Jul 22, 2024

The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.

EP71 Feist Jul 24, 2024

The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.

EP72 Ryan Leslie Jul 26, 2024

The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.

EP73 Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe Jul 29, 2024

Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.

EP74 Kehlani Jul 31, 2024

Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.

EP75 The LOX Aug 02, 2024

After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.

EP76 Alana Springsteen Aug 05, 2024

Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.

EP77 Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert Aug 07, 2024

The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.

EP78 Devo Aug 09, 2024

The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.

EP79 Chucho Valdés Aug 12, 2024

The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.

EP80 Sierra Ferrell Aug 14, 2024

Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.

EP81 Keyon Harrold Aug 16, 2024

The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.

EP82 Katy Kirby Aug 19, 2024

The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.

EP83 Maxwell Aug 23, 2024

The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.

EP84 Lainey Wilson Aug 27, 2024

The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.

EP85 Pygmy Lush Aug 30, 2024

This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.

EP86 Mdou Moctar Sep 10, 2024

There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.

EP87 Remi Wolf Sep 12, 2024

Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.

EP88 Juanes Sep 16, 2024

The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.

EP89 Danny Ocean Sep 18, 2024

The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.

EP90 Daniel, Me Estás Matando Sep 20, 2024

The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.

EP91 OKAN Sep 24, 2024

The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.

EP92 Ivan Cornejo Sep 26, 2024

Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.

EP93 Fabiola Méndez Sep 30, 2024

The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.

EP94 Rita Payés Oct 02, 2024

The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.

EP95 Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso Oct 04, 2024

Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.

EP96 Eladio Carrión Oct 06, 2024

The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.

EP97 The Marías Oct 09, 2024

The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.

EP98 Sheila E. Oct 11, 2024

One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.

EP99 John Holiday Oct 16, 2024

The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.

EP100 Audrey Nuna Oct 18, 2024

The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.

EP101 Kamasi Washington Oct 21, 2024

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.

EP102 The Baylor Project Oct 23, 2024

The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.

EP103 Dua Lipa Oct 25, 2024

The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.

EP104 Sylo Oct 28, 2024

The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.

EP105 Chelsea Wolfe Oct 30, 2024

Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.

EP106 Sheer Mag Nov 01, 2024

The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.

EP107 LaRussell Nov 04, 2024

The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.

EP108 Elmiene Nov 11, 2024

The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.

EP109 Yunchan Lim Nov 13, 2024

The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.

EP110 Durand Jones Nov 15, 2024

The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.

EP111 The Magnetic Fields Nov 20, 2024

The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.

EP112 Wyatt Flores Nov 22, 2024

The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.

EP113 Teedra Moses Nov 25, 2024

The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.

EP114 TV On The Radio Nov 27, 2024

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.

EP115 Rosie Tucker Dec 02, 2024

The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.

EP116 Old Crow Medicine Show Dec 04, 2024

The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.

EP117 Doechii Dec 06, 2024

The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.

EP118 Stereophonic Dec 09, 2024

EP119 Billie Eilish Dec 12, 2024

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Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

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