Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
EP2 Kevin KaarlJan 08, 2024
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
EP3 The Good OnesJan 10, 2024
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
EP4 yMusicJan 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 HouseJan 18, 2024
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
EP6 Hania RaniJan 22, 2024
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
EP7 BLK ODYSSYJan 24, 2024
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
EP8 Thee Sacred SoulsJan 26, 2024
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
EP9 Katie Von SchleicherJan 29, 2024
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
EP10 Timo AndresJan 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 RedmanFeb 02, 2024
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
EP12 CarrtoonsFeb 05, 2024
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
EP13 BerhanaFeb 07, 2024
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
EP14 TinasheFeb 09, 2024
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
EP15 Cinder WellFeb 16, 2024
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
EP16 Irreversible EntanglementsFeb 19, 2024
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
EP17 JeezyFeb 21, 2024
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
EP18 KelelaFeb 23, 2024
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
EP19 Butcher BrownFeb 28, 2024
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
EP20 WednesdayMar 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 FlowerMar 06, 2024
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
EP22 311Mar 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 MazzoliMar 13, 2024
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
EP24 Justin TimberlakeMar 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 RoanMar 21, 2024
The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
EP26 Soul GloMar 22, 2024
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
EP27 Big SeanMar 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 ÓlafssonMar 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 2024Apr 01, 2024
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
EP30 Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024Apr 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 2024Apr 05, 2024
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
EP32 Linda May Han OhApr 08, 2024
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
EP33 Yaya BeyApr 10, 2024
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
EP34 Fujii KazeApr 11, 2024
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
EP35 Sleater-KinneyApr 15, 2024
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
EP36 HauschkaApr 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 DavidsenApr 19, 2024
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
EP38 Hot ChipApr 22, 2024
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
EP39 Ne-YoApr 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 SuperlativesApr 29, 2024
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
EP41 WILLOWMay 01, 2024
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
EP42 Otoboke BeaverMay 03, 2024
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
EP43 KieferMay 06, 2024
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
EP44 Yasser TejedaMay 08, 2024
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
EP45 Luciana SouzaMay 10, 2024
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
EP46 Gary BartzMay 13, 2024
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
EP47 Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana TijouxMay 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 StavesMay 17, 2024
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
EP49 Bob JamesMay 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 FurtadoMay 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 PhilharmonikMay 27, 2024
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
EP52 Sean PaulMay 31, 2024
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
EP53 TemsJun 03, 2024
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
EP54 Lakecia BenjaminJun 05, 2024
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
EP55 Tierra WhackJun 07, 2024
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
EP56 Chaka KhanJun 10, 2024
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
EP57 Kierra SheardJun 14, 2024
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
EP58 Meshell NdgeocelloJun 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 SpencerJun 21, 2024
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
EP60 Flo MilliJun 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 SWVJun 28, 2024
We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
EP78 DevoAug 09, 2024
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
EP79 Chucho ValdésAug 12, 2024
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
EP80 Sierra FerrellAug 14, 2024
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
EP81 Keyon HarroldAug 16, 2024
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
EP82 Katy KirbyAug 19, 2024
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
EP83 MaxwellAug 23, 2024
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
EP84 Lainey WilsonAug 27, 2024
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
EP85 Pygmy LushAug 30, 2024
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
EP86 Mdou MoctarSep 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 WolfSep 12, 2024
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
EP88 JuanesSep 16, 2024
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
EP89 Danny OceanSep 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 MatandoSep 20, 2024
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
EP91 OKANSep 24, 2024
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
EP92 Ivan CornejoSep 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 MéndezSep 30, 2024
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
EP94 Rita PayésOct 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 AmorosoOct 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 CarriónOct 06, 2024
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
EP97 The MaríasOct 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 HolidayOct 16, 2024
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
EP100 Audrey NunaOct 18, 2024
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
EP101 Kamasi WashingtonOct 21, 2024
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
EP102 The Baylor ProjectOct 23, 2024
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
EP103 Dua LipaOct 25, 2024
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
EP104 SyloOct 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 WolfeOct 30, 2024
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
EP106 Sheer MagNov 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 LaRussellNov 04, 2024
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
EP108 ElmieneNov 11, 2024
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
EP109 Yunchan LimNov 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 JonesNov 15, 2024
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
EP111 The Magnetic FieldsNov 20, 2024
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
EP112 Wyatt FloresNov 22, 2024
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
EP113 Teedra MosesNov 25, 2024
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
EP114 TV On The RadioNov 27, 2024
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
EP115 Rosie TuckerDec 02, 2024
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
EP116 Old Crow Medicine ShowDec 04, 2024
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
EP117 DoechiiDec 06, 2024
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.