NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008)
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
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Episode 1 - Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Release Date: 2024-01-05Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
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Episode 2 - Kevin Kaarl
Release Date: 2024-01-08The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
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Episode 3 - The Good Ones
Release Date: 2024-01-10The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
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Episode 4 - yMusic
Release Date: 2024-01-12The 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.
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Episode 5 - The Japanese House
Release Date: 2024-01-18The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
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Episode 6 - Hania Rani
Release Date: 2024-01-22The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
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Episode 7 - BLK ODYSSY
Release Date: 2024-01-24An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
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Episode 8 - Thee Sacred Souls
Release Date: 2024-01-26The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
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Episode 9 - Katie Von Schleicher
Release Date: 2024-01-29With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 10 - Timo Andres
Release Date: 2024-01-31To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
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Episode 11 - Joshua Redman
Release Date: 2024-02-02Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
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Episode 12 - Carrtoons
Release Date: 2024-02-05Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
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Episode 13 - Berhana
Release Date: 2024-02-07The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
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Episode 14 - Tinashe
Release Date: 2024-02-09Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
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Episode 15 - Cinder Well
Release Date: 2024-02-16The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
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Episode 16 - Irreversible Entanglements
Release Date: 2024-02-19The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
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Episode 17 - Jeezy
Release Date: 2024-02-21The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
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Episode 18 - Kelela
Release Date: 2024-02-23The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
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Episode 19 - Butcher Brown
Release Date: 2024-02-28The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
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Episode 20 - Wednesday
Release Date: 2024-03-01"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.
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Episode 21 - Squirrel Flower
Release Date: 2024-03-06The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
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Episode 22 - 311
Release Date: 2024-03-11What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 23 - Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
Release Date: 2024-03-13Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
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Episode 24 - Justin Timberlake
Release Date: 2024-03-15The 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.
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Episode 25 - Chappell Roan
Release Date: 2024-03-21The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
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Episode 26 - Soul Glo
Release Date: 2024-03-22For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
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Episode 27 - Big Sean
Release Date: 2024-03-27The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
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Episode 28 - Víkingur Ólafsson
Release Date: 2024-03-28The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
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Episode 29 - Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
Release Date: 2024-04-01One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 30 - Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
Release Date: 2024-04-03The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
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Episode 31 - El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
Release Date: 2024-04-05A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
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Episode 32 - Linda May Han Oh
Release Date: 2024-04-08In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
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Episode 33 - Yaya Bey
Release Date: 2024-04-10The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
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Episode 34 - Fujii Kaze
Release Date: 2024-04-11NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
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Episode 35 - Sleater-Kinney
Release Date: 2024-04-15At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
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Episode 36 - Hauschka
Release Date: 2024-04-17It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
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Episode 37 - Lise Davidsen
Release Date: 2024-04-19The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
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Episode 38 - Hot Chip
Release Date: 2024-04-22The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 39 - Ne-Yo
Release Date: 2024-04-26Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 40 - Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Release Date: 2024-04-29The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
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Episode 41 - WILLOW
Release Date: 2024-05-01The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 42 - Otoboke Beaver
Release Date: 2024-05-03The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
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Episode 43 - Kiefer
Release Date: 2024-05-06With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
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Episode 44 - Yasser Tejeda
Release Date: 2024-05-08The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
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Episode 45 - Luciana Souza
Release Date: 2024-05-10The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
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Episode 46 - Gary Bartz
Release Date: 2024-05-13The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
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Episode 47 - Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
Release Date: 2024-05-15At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
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Episode 48 - The Staves
Release Date: 2024-05-17The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
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Episode 49 - Bob James
Release Date: 2024-05-20The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
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Episode 50 - Nelly Furtado
Release Date: 2024-05-24Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
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Episode 51 - The Philharmonik
Release Date: 2024-05-27The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
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Episode 52 - Sean Paul
Release Date: 2024-05-31The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
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Episode 53 - Tems
Release Date: 2024-06-03The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
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Episode 54 - Lakecia Benjamin
Release Date: 2024-06-05The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
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Episode 55 - Tierra Whack
Release Date: 2024-06-07The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
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Episode 56 - Chaka Khan
Release Date: 2024-06-10The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
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Episode 57 - Kierra Sheard
Release Date: 2024-06-14The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
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Episode 58 - Meshell Ndgeocello
Release Date: 2024-06-18The 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.
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Episode 59 - Brittney Spencer
Release Date: 2024-06-21The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 60 - Flo Milli
Release Date: 2024-06-26The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
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Episode 61 - SWV
Release Date: 2024-06-28We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
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Episode 62 - Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
Release Date: 2024-07-01The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 63 - Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
Release Date: 2024-07-03The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
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Episode 64 - María José Llergo
Release Date: 2024-07-08Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 65 - Julius Rodriguez
Release Date: 2024-07-10The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
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Episode 66 - The Wiz
Release Date: 2024-07-12The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
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Episode 67 - Nathy Peluso
Release Date: 2024-07-15The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
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Episode 68 - Phish
Release Date: 2024-07-17The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
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Episode 69 - Álvaro Díaz
Release Date: 2024-07-19The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
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Episode 70 - Norah Jones
Release Date: 2024-07-22The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
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Episode 71 - Feist
Release Date: 2024-07-24The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
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Episode 72 - Ryan Leslie
Release Date: 2024-07-26The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
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Episode 73 - Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
Release Date: 2024-07-29Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
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Episode 74 - Kehlani
Release Date: 2024-07-31Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
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Episode 75 - The LOX
Release Date: 2024-08-02After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
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Episode 76 - Alana Springsteen
Release Date: 2024-08-05Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
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Episode 77 - Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
Release Date: 2024-08-07The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
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Episode 78 - Devo
Release Date: 2024-08-09The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 79 - Chucho Valdés
Release Date: 2024-08-12The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
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Episode 80 - Sierra Ferrell
Release Date: 2024-08-14Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
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Episode 81 - Keyon Harrold
Release Date: 2024-08-16The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 82 - Katy Kirby
Release Date: 2024-08-19The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
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Episode 83 - Maxwell
Release Date: 2024-08-23The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
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Episode 84 - Lainey Wilson
Release Date: 2024-08-27The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
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Episode 85 - Pygmy Lush
Release Date: 2024-08-30This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
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Episode 86 - Mdou Moctar
Release Date: 2024-09-10There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
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Episode 87 - Remi Wolf
Release Date: 2024-09-12Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
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Episode 88 - Juanes
Release Date: 2024-09-16The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
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Episode 89 - Danny Ocean
Release Date: 2024-09-18The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
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Episode 90 - Daniel, Me Estás Matando
Release Date: 2024-09-20The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 91 - OKAN
Release Date: 2024-09-24The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
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Episode 92 - Ivan Cornejo
Release Date: 2024-09-26Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
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Episode 93 - Fabiola Méndez
Release Date: 2024-09-30The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
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Episode 94 - Rita Payés
Release Date: 2024-10-02The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
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Episode 95 - Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Release Date: 2024-10-04Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
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Episode 96 - Eladio Carrión
Release Date: 2024-10-06The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
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Episode 97 - The Marías
Release Date: 2024-10-09The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
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Episode 98 - Sheila E.
Release Date: 2024-10-11One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
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Episode 99 - John Holiday
Release Date: 2024-10-16The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
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Episode 100 - Audrey Nuna
Release Date: 2024-10-18The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
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Episode 101 - Kamasi Washington
Release Date: 2024-10-21The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
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Episode 102 - The Baylor Project
Release Date: 2024-10-23The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
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Episode 103 - Dua Lipa
Release Date: 2024-10-25The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
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Episode 104 - Sylo
Release Date: 2024-10-28The 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.
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Episode 105 - Chelsea Wolfe
Release Date: 2024-10-30Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
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Episode 106 - Sheer Mag
Release Date: 2024-11-01The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
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Episode 107 - LaRussell
Release Date: 2024-11-04The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 108 - Elmiene
Release Date: 2024-11-11The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
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Episode 109 - Yunchan Lim
Release Date: 2024-11-13The 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.
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Episode 110 - Durand Jones
Release Date: 2024-11-15The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
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Episode 111 - The Magnetic Fields
Release Date: 2024-11-20The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
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Episode 112 - Wyatt Flores
Release Date: 2024-11-22The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
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Episode 113 - Teedra Moses
Release Date: 2024-11-25The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
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Episode 114 - TV On The Radio
Release Date: 2024-11-27Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
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Episode 115 - Rosie Tucker
Release Date: 2024-12-02The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 116 - Old Crow Medicine Show
Release Date: 2024-12-04The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
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Episode 117 - Doechii
Release Date: 2024-12-06The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
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Episode 118 - Stereophonic
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Episode 119 - Billie Eilish
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Episode 120 - Waxahatchee
Release Date: 2024-12-16 -
Episode 121 - Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
Release Date: 2024-12-18 -
Episode 122 - Sabrina Carpenter
Release Date: 2024-12-20