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Tiny Desk Concerts - Audio

Tiny Desk Concerts from NPR Music feature your favorite musicians performing at All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen's desk in the NPR office. Hear Wilco, Adele, Passion Pit, Tinariwen, Miguel, The xx and many more. This is the audio version of the podcast. A video version is also available.
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Episodes

Augustin Hadelich

Grammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

May 11, 202014 min

Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

May 04, 202017 min

Daughter Of Swords

Alexandra Sauser-Monnig returns to the Tiny Desk with her band Daughter of Swords, showcasing new music as well as songs from 2019's gorgeous Dawnbreaker album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 29, 202014 min

Mahan Esfahani

The harpsichord is alive and well. Watch Mahan Esfahani give the first solo harpsichord recital at the Tiny Desk, playing music that spans over 250 years. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 28, 202020 min

Angelica Garcia

With a great deal of "Salva-Mex-American" pride, Angelica Garcia performs three songs from her album, Cha Cha Palace at the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 15, 202013 min

Tōth

Alex Toth, who played the Tiny Desk back in 2015 as a member of Rubblebucket returns front and center with his own band, Tōth. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 13, 202016 min

The Lumineers

Ho hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 08, 202025 min

Jesca Hoop

You'll want to watch this deeply reflective and personal Tiny Desk concert. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Apr 03, 202018 min

Allen Stone

The soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 30, 202020 min

The Black Crowes

Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 23, 202019 min

Rex Orange County

Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 18, 202019 min

Harry Styles

The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 16, 202019 min

Chika

The 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 13, 202020 min

Kirill Gerstein

Watch the award-winning pianist play a hit by Chopin, a premiere by Thomas Adès and a cherished song by Gershwin dressed in a virtuosic arrangement. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 12, 202017 min

Taimane

Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen , a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 06, 202017 min

Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science

The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 04, 202018 min

Mellotron Variations

Robby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 03, 202017 min

Bob Weir And Wolf Bros

Weir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple." Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Mar 02, 20200

Cimafunk

The band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 28, 20200

Indigo Sparke

The Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 26, 20200

Jenny Lewis

A consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 24, 20200

Chris Dave And The Drumhedz

Chris Dave, your favorite musician's favorite drummer, takes listeners on a journey through a virtual record store, picking up different genres along the way and putting them in your bag. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 24, 20200

Elisapie

The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 24, 20200

Snoh Aalegra

The Iranian-Swedish singer draws her musical cues from Brandy and Sade while racking up a list of collaborators such as Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and, most recently, Pharrell Williams. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 18, 20200

Laura Stevenson

Backed by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 14, 20200

Mount Eerie With Julie Doiron

Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 12, 20200

Baby Rose

At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 10, 20200

Jonathan Scales Fourchestra

Here's a first: Steelpans at the Tiny Desk. It's true. Nearly a thousand performances into the series and the instrument has never been featured, until now. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 09, 20200

Another Sky

The strength of this London band is matching message with music. There's intensity and clear intention in their use of rock as an art. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Feb 05, 20200
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