Rio Mira's music celebrates life along the river that separates Ecuador and Colombia: soft breezes, loving friends, the embrace of Africa and lots of festejando! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The group from Japan is on a mission to expand the conventional meaning of "cute." Their performance included synchronized dancing, pom-poms and matching pink uniforms, with a heavy, angular sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Along with his trio, the pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer cast a spell over the NPR Music offices in this joyful turn behind the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
One week after releasing a record-shattering studio debut, the Atlanta native brings a glowing R&B set to the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
As she settled in for this stripped-down set, Taylor Swift looked out over the office. "I just decided to take this as an opportunity to show you guys how the songs sounded when I first wrote them." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Alabama Shakes singer and guitarist brought an eight-piece backing band to the Tiny Desk for a set of deeply personal and affecting songs. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The vibrancy of the band can feel childlike and candy-coated. But the group's songs are more about the pain of entering adulthood and leaving some of that sweetness behind. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nearly a decade after her first appearance at the Tiny Desk, Sharon Van Etten returns with a full band and a bigger, bolder sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
After performing at the Tiny Desk as one third of the group Mountain Man, Molly Sarlé returns for a soul-stirring solo performance. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The brothers and their backing band gave a playful performance of three tracks from their latest album, Happiness Begins. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
In his second visit to the Tiny Desk, Josh Ritter had America on his mind. "We all have to fight against this notion that we're not all human beings." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The R&B singer performed songs from her debut full-length, Shea Butter Baby. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Y La Bamba returns for its second Tiny Desk performance with a revised musical vision. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
There's a hush to the music of Nilüfer Yanya that made the Tiny Desk the perfect stage for her sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Giddens shares songs from her latest album, There is No Other, in an emotional and transfixing performance at the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sixteen performers from the Broadway cast crammed behind the Tiny Desk to sing songs and share stories about thousands of airline passengers who were stranded in Newfoundland after 9/11. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
With eyes shut, Marley dug deep into the healing power of music with songs from his 2017 album Stony Hill . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Tallest Man On Earth's second appearance at the Tiny Desk comes almost 10 years to the day after his first. He returns with a touch of grey and a beard, but no less intense or moving. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The three Israeli sisters in A-WA mix Yemenite and Arabic traditions with splashes of reggae and hip-hop. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The singer and mega-hit songwriter showcases three of his own tracks, including "I Luv Your Girl" and two songs from Ménage à Trois: Sextape Vol. 1, 2, 3. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The pianist and programmer has transformed the acoustic piano into his duet partner. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
47SOUL's message of equality is meant for the world. It's music without borders, mixing old and new, acoustic and electronic from a band formed in Amman Jordan, singing in Arabic and English. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz made everything seem so easy, with just a few acoustic instruments and a single microphone behind the Tiny Desk, performing songs full of joy and thoughtfulness. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nicole Bus' sound is reminiscent of vintage R&B, yet still feels current and capable of transcending age and demographics. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Houston-based rapper's mindful words are like a life hack for anyone seeking guidance, with pleas to look past inherent hardships and evil and to stay focused on life's ultimate prizes. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Watch a young cellist on the rise, offering music of virtuosity, sweet lyricism and a little fire from his Persian roots. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How does half•alive, known for funky earworms and synchronized dancing, translate to such a cozy space? Have the dancers sit. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Among Authors' music isn't casual; there are songs within these songs, and they're not always catchy. They'll take you on a journey worth following. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis and Michael League are The Lighthouse Band, and together they harmonized the heck out of the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Bas came to the Tiny Desk to get it, and — in a breathless four-song set — he did exactly that. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
