NPR Tiny Desk Concerts(2008)

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  1. Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East

  2024-01-05 · 24m

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

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  2. Kevin Kaarl

  2024-01-08 · 20m

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

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  3. The Good Ones

  2024-01-10 · 21m

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

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  4. yMusic

  2024-01-12 · 19m

  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.

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  5. The Japanese House

  2024-01-18 · 17m

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

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  6. Hania Rani

  2024-01-22 · 16m

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

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  7. BLK ODYSSY

  2024-01-24 · 19m

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

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  8. Thee Sacred Souls

  2024-01-26 · 21m

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

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  9. Katie Von Schleicher

  2024-01-29 · 16m

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

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  10. Timo Andres

  2024-01-31 · 15m

  To 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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  11. Joshua Redman

  2024-02-02 · 22m

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

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  12. Carrtoons

  2024-02-05 · 17m

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

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  13. Berhana

  2024-02-07 · 19m

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

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  14. Tinashe

  2024-02-09 · 18m

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

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  15. Cinder Well

  2024-02-16 · 22m

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

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  16. Irreversible Entanglements

  2024-02-19 · 27m

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

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  17. Jeezy

  2024-02-21 · 24m

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

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  18. Kelela

  2024-02-23 · 23m

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

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  19. Butcher Brown

  2024-02-28 · 19m

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

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  20. Wednesday

  2024-03-01 · 15m

  "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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  21. Squirrel Flower

  2024-03-06 · 19m

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

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  22. 311

  2024-03-11 · 16m

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

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  23. Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli

  2024-03-13 · 23m

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

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  24. Justin Timberlake

  2024-03-15 · 26m

  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.

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  25. Chappell Roan

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  2024-03-21 · 23m

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

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  26. Soul Glo

  2024-03-22 · 15m

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

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  27. Big Sean

  2024-03-27 · 26m

  The 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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  28. Víkingur Ólafsson

  2024-03-28 · 20m

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

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  29. Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024

  2024-04-01 · 20m

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

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  30. Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024

  2024-04-03 · 21m

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

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  31. El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024

  2024-04-05 · 28m

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

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  32. Linda May Han Oh

  2024-04-08 · 22m

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

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  33. Yaya Bey

  2024-04-10 · 16m

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

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  34. Fujii Kaze

  2024-04-11 · 30m

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

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  35. Sleater-Kinney

  2024-04-15 · 18m

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

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  36. Hauschka

  2024-04-17 · 17m

  It'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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  37. Lise Davidsen

  2024-04-19 · 14m

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

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  38. Hot Chip

  2024-04-22 · 20m

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

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  39. Ne-Yo

  2024-04-26 · 24m

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

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  40. Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

  2024-04-29 · 18m

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

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  41. WILLOW

  2024-05-01 · 20m

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

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  42. Otoboke Beaver

  2024-05-03 · 20m

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

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  43. Kiefer

  2024-05-06 · 23m

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

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  44. Yasser Tejeda

  2024-05-08 · 20m

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

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  45. Luciana Souza

  2024-05-10 · 17m

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

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  46. Gary Bartz

  2024-05-13 · 17m

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

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  47. Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux

  2024-05-15 · 21m

  At 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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  48. The Staves

  2024-05-17 · 20m

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

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  49. Bob James

  2024-05-20 · 22m

  The 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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  50. Nelly Furtado

  2024-05-24 · 22m

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

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  51. The Philharmonik

  2024-05-27 · 21m

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

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  52. Sean Paul

  2024-05-31 · 21m

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

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  53. Tems

  2024-06-03 · 21m

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

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  54. Lakecia Benjamin

  2024-06-05 · 17m

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

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  55. Tierra Whack

  2024-06-07 · 21m

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

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  56. Chaka Khan

  2024-06-10 · 35m

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

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  57. Kierra Sheard

  2024-06-14 · 24m

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

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  58. Meshell Ndgeocello

  2024-06-18 · 25m

  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.

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  59. Brittney Spencer

  2024-06-21 · 17m

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

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  60. Flo Milli

  2024-06-26 · 17m

  The 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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  61. SWV

  2024-06-28 · 25m

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

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  62. Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz

  2024-07-01 · 23m

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

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  63. Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals

  2024-07-03 · 15m

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

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  64. María José Llergo

  2024-07-08 · 21m

  Llergo'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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  65. Julius Rodriguez

  2024-07-10 · 24m

  The 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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  66. The Wiz

  2024-07-12 · 21m

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

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  67. Nathy Peluso

  2024-07-15 · 19m

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

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  68. Phish

  2024-07-17 · 35m

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

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  69. Álvaro Díaz

  2024-07-19 · 15m

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

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  70. Norah Jones

  2024-07-22 · 19m

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

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  71. Feist

  2024-07-24 · 21m

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

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  72. Ryan Leslie

  2024-07-26 · 22m

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

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  73. Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe

  2024-07-29 · 23m

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

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  74. Kehlani

  2024-07-31 · 15m

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

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  75. The LOX

  2024-08-02 · 18m

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

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  76. Alana Springsteen

  2024-08-05 · 19m

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

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  77. Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert

  2024-08-07 · 23m

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

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  78. Devo

  2024-08-09 · 18m

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

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  79. Chucho Valdés

  2024-08-12 · 21m

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

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  80. Sierra Ferrell

  2024-08-14 · 18m

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

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  81. Keyon Harrold

  2024-08-16 · 26m

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

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  82. Katy Kirby

  2024-08-19 · 18m

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

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  83. Maxwell

  2024-08-23 · 31m

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

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  84. Lainey Wilson

  2024-08-27 · 20m

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

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  85. Pygmy Lush

  2024-08-30 · 23m

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

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  86. Mdou Moctar

  2024-09-10 · 19m

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

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  87. Remi Wolf

  2024-09-12 · 22m

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

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  88. Juanes

  2024-09-16 · 24m

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

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  89. Danny Ocean

  2024-09-18 · 23m

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

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  90. Daniel, Me Estás Matando

  2024-09-20 · 16m

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

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  91. OKAN

  2024-09-24 · 20m

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

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  92. Ivan Cornejo

  2024-09-26 · 23m

  Whether 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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  93. Fabiola Méndez

  2024-09-30 · 16m

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

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  94. Rita Payés

  2024-10-02 · 23m

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

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  95. Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso

  2024-10-04 · 18m

  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.

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  96. Eladio Carrión

  2024-10-06 · 21m

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

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  97. The Marías

  2024-10-09 · 20m

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

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  98. Sheila E.

  2024-10-11 · 23m

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

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  99. John Holiday

  2024-10-16 · 21m

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

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  100. Audrey Nuna

  2024-10-18 · 19m

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

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  101. Kamasi Washington

  2024-10-21 · 20m

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

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  102. The Baylor Project

  2024-10-23 · 27m

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

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  103. Dua Lipa

  2024-10-25 · 19m

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

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  104. Sylo

  2024-10-28 · 19m

  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.

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  105. Chelsea Wolfe

  2024-10-30 · 15m

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

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  106. Sheer Mag

  2024-11-01 · 19m

  The 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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  107. LaRussell

  2024-11-04 · 21m

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

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  108. Elmiene

  2024-11-11 · 21m

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

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  109. Yunchan Lim

  2024-11-13 · 18m

  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.

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  110. Durand Jones

  2024-11-15 · 23m

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

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  111. The Magnetic Fields

  2024-11-20 · 20m

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

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  112. Wyatt Flores

  2024-11-22 · 22m

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

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  113. Teedra Moses

  2024-11-25 · 22m

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

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  114. TV On The Radio

  2024-11-27 · 24m

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

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  115. Rosie Tucker

  2024-12-02 · 16m

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

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  116. Old Crow Medicine Show

  2024-12-04 · 16m

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

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  117. Doechii

  2024-12-06 · 24m

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

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  118. Stereophonic

  2024-12-09 · 21m

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  119. Billie Eilish

  2024-12-12 · 22m

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  120. Waxahatchee

  2024-12-16 · 22m

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  121. Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

  2024-12-18 · 13m

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  122. Sabrina Carpenter

  2024-12-20 · 26m

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