NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Pilih Musim

Daftar Episode (Musim 9)

E1

Rapsody

Watch the rapper perform three songs from Beauty And The Beast live at the NPR Music offices.

E2

Mariachi Flor De Toloache

While on tour with The Arcs, the powerhouse mariachi band performs live in the NPR Music offices.

E3

Natalie Merchant

The singer-songwriter gives a warmhearted performance of two new songs, an old favorite and a hymn.

E4

Benny Sings

The Dutch singer layers R&B, jazz and pop over hip-hop beats in his first-ever U.S. appearance.

E5

River Whyless

The North Carolina band fills its rootsy music with unexpected instruments and clever ideas.

E6

Wolf Alice

The band's music can be noisy and primal, but at the Tiny Desk it showed a different side.

E7

The Arcs

It's our 500th show at the Tiny Desk, featuring The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and his new band.

E8

EL VY

The National's Matt Berninger and Menomena's Brent Knopf team up in an intimate setting.

E9

Car Seat Headrest

Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, as well as a DIY sound that's still finely crafted.

E10

Chelsea Wolfe

Wolfe takes three songs from the metallic Abyss and makes them howl by their lonesome.

E11

Ben Folds

Performing solo, Folds performs three songs from his new album and two old favorites.

E12

Wilco

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception.

E13

Brushy One String

The word-of-mouth star's sound is made by one big fat E-string and a rich, powerful voice.

E14

Lake Street Dive

Performed live at the Tiny Desk, the band's songs often tilt toward soul or rock danceably.

E15

Monsieur Periné

The Colombian band channels an unlikely inspiration: 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S.

E16

Julien Baker

The young Tennessee singer performs three of her spare, sad, simple songs at the NPR Music offices.

E17

Gaelynn Lea

Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

E18

Graham Nash

In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.

E19

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks celebrate the blues, jazz and much more.

E20

Anthony Hamilton

Hear the soul star and his band perform "Amen," plus three songs that have defined his career.

E21

Ane Brun

Watch Brun play three new songs, each of which speaks to newfound freedom and fresh opportunities.

E22

PWR BTTM

The duo has a keen sense of mischief and a gift for honest, punk-infused, tongue-in-cheek pop gems.

E23

Mothers

Mothers' members chose a few of their slowest, most languid songs to perform in the NPR offices.

E24

Palehound

Ellen Kempner and her band perform tense and evocative songs amid the silence of a rapt crowd.

E25

Seratones

The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll.

E26

Benjamin Clementine

There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance.

E27

Julia Holter

The most minute details become a grandiose spectacle in Holter's cosmic cabaret.

E28

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

The band's punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and harmonica solos instantly demand attention.

E29

Peter Frampton

Frampton brought some classic songs to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.

E30

Florist

Emily Sprague performs three delicate songs with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.

E31

Eighth Blackbird

Watch the sextet perform new music by David Lang, Bryce Dessner and Robert Honstein.

E32

Monika

When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer's performances and presence are simply winning.

E33

Lara St. John

With her intrepid pianist in tow, the violinist performs rowdy tunes that will leave you breathless.

E34

Daymé Arocena

Arocena's voice combines Aretha Franklin's soul and the sabor of Cuban music queen Celia Cruz.

E35

Steve Kimock

The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination.

E36

Andy Shauf

The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter performs three quietly affecting songs in the NPR Music offices.

E37

Robert Ellis

Ellis plays thoughtfully stripped-down arrangements from his ambitious country record.

E38

Carrie Rodriguez

Watch the singer, guitarist and fiddler play three songs that reflect her many cultural influences.

E39

Andrew Bird

For this performance of three new songs, Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band.

E40

Barry Douglas

Watch the award-winning Irish pianist play traditional songs from the homeland.

E41

Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

Iron & Wine's singer performs three songs with the charming, inventive singer Jesca Hoop.

E42

Weaves

The band's music is playful and quirky — sometimes loud, sometimes gentle and always a trip.

E43

Chick Corea & Gary Burton

The two highly decorated jazz legends could barely fit their instruments behind the Tiny Desk.

E44

Alessio Bax

For Father's Day, watch the pianist play lullabies to his daughter, who nearly steals the show.

E45

Brandy Clark

The country singer-songwriter has a rare gift for making any room feel warmly human.

E46

Mashrou' Leila

A rock band from Beirut performs songs that mix hedonism and hyper-literate lyrics.

E47

Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

The saxophonist and pianist play three tunes that draw from their past while looking to the future.

E48

Adia Victoria

Performing at the NPR Music offices, Adia Victoria's voice is powerful and direct, with no artifice.

E49

Los Hacheros

Los Hacheros' members tap into the deep groove of Afro-Caribbean music that inspires modern salsa.

E50

Valley Queen

Valley Queen plays with nuance and depth, rooted in a California country sound.

E51

Jane Bunnett

The Canadian jazz multi-instrumentalist performs with some of the top young women musicians in Cuba.

E52

Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

There's a point when a jam is just a jam, but when a jam becomes a journey... man.

E53

Gregory Porter

Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.

E54

John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

The decorated producer seizes the spotlight with songs about how extraordinary it is to be ordinary.

E55

Xenia Rubinos

Rubinos uses her Afro-Caribbean roots as a jumping-off point for inventive, provocative songs.

E56

Lucy Dacus

The Virginia musician writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful.

E57

Kevin Morby

The singer, known for Woods and The Babies, performs carefully crafted songs with powerful lyrics.

E58

Rachel Barton Pine

Watch the genial violinist commune with nearly 300-year-old music for solo violin by J.S. Bach.

E59

The Jayhawks

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four new songs.

E60

René Marie

Joined by her Experiment In Truth band, the jazz singer performs songs from Sound Of Red.

E61

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs.

E62

Eddie Palmieri

An icon for modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate.

E63

Margaret Glaspy

No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.

E64

Nina Diaz

As a solo artist on leave from Girl In A Coma, the singer finds new ways to sound ferocious.

E65

Big Thief

The band's songs exude muscular warmth, with lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful.

E66

William Bell

The 77-year-old blues and soul hitmaker returns to the spotlight with the aid of a 12-piece band.

E67

The Secret Sisters

The Alabama sibling duo's music can be hymn-like: plain but powerful, heartsick and hopeful.

E68

Saul Williams

You can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.

E69

Corinne Bailey Rae

The genre-defying English singer-songwriter performs material from her first album in six years.

E70

Blue Man Group

The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their instruments and confetti cannons to fit the desk.

E71

Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the turbulent, tender music of Brahms.

E72

Common At The White House

The veteran rapper fronts an all-star band at the White House.

E73

Haley Bonar

The Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of intimacy and impeccable polish.

E74

RDGLDGRN

A striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.

E75

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

The two songwriters celebrate the romance and vitality of the modern railroad.

E76

Blind Pilot

The folk-pop band performs four songs from its shimmery new album, And Then Like Lions.

E77

Drive-By Truckers

The long-running rock band holds a mirror to the hard realities of America right now.

E78

Joseph

The trio strips anthemic songs down to the essentials: just sisterly harmonies and acoustic guitar.

E79

The Westerlies

The self-described "accidental brass quartet" swims comfortably in jazz, classical and pop music.

E80

Ta-ku & Wafia

The two Australians' chemistry is apparent the instant you hear their voices intertwined in song.

E81

Adam Torres

The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling.

E82

John Paul White

Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.

E83

Attacca Quartet

The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.

E84

Tegan And Sara

The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."

E85

Margo Price

On the morning after Election Day, Price sang three cathartic country songs loaded with new meaning.

E86

Pinegrove

Watch the New Jersey band squeeze four songs into a scrappy, warmhearted 13-minute set.

E87

Ro James

The R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.

E88

Alsarah & The Nubatones

In the band's hands, East African music comes alive in a mix of tradition and contemporary sounds.

E89

Gucci Mane

The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils.

E90

Derek Gripper

The classically trained guitarist performs songs originally written for the kora.

E91

The Oh Hellos

The nine-piece band returns to the Tiny Desk to fill the air with fake snow and real joy.