NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Season 2020

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National Public Radio brings many different musicians in to play a short concert in the office.

Where to Watch NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts • Season 2020

179 Episodes

Daniel Norgren
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Daniel NorgrenThe Swedish singer sways and writhes as he and his band create a dream state calming enough to slow the day's hectic pace to a crawl. Take a seat on a comfy couch and have a listen.
Bridget Kibbey
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Bridget KibbeyThe irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir.
Brownout
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BrownoutThe Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.
Jordan Rakei
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Jordan RakeiDespite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.
Joyce DiDonato
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Joyce DiDonatoWatch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble.
Yola
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YolaThe singer who once sang for Massive Attack and sampled by Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers, is front-and-center at the Tiny Desk.
Max Richter
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Max RichterThe eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.
J.S. Ondara
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J.S. OndaraAfter first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway
Koffee
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KoffeeThe fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.
Jimmy Eat World
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Jimmy Eat WorldJimmy Eat World showed up to the NPR Music office all smiles and no guitars. They borrowed a couple acoustics, a gong and a tambourine for a heartfelt set that included "The Middle."
Rising Appalachia
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Rising AppalachiaThe Atlanta-based band came to NPR in a van packed with a bodhrán (Irish drum), an ngoni (West African harp) a huge gourd, a cello, a baritone guitar and more.
SiR
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SiRThe R&B singer from Inglewood, CA made his performance a family affair, dedicating it to his late godson, with his mother and older brother on backup vocals.
Another Sky
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Another SkyThe strength of this London band is matching message with music. There's intensity and clear intention in their use of rock as an art.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
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Jonathan Scales FourchestraHere'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.
Baby Rose
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Baby RoseAt 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.
Mount Eerie with Julie Doiron
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Mount Eerie with Julie DoironPhil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars.
Laura Stevenson
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Laura StevensonBacked by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended.
Snoh Aalegra
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Snoh AalegraThe 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.
Elisapie
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ElisapieThe Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars.
Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
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Chris Dave and the DrumhedzChris 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.
Jenny Lewis
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Jenny LewisA consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire.
Indigo Sparke
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Indigo SparkeThe Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper.
Cimafunk
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CimafunkThe band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk.
Bob Weir and Wolf Bros
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Bob Weir and Wolf BrosWeir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple."
Mellotron Variations
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Mellotron VariationsRobby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery.
Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
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Terri Lyne Carrington + Social ScienceThe 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.
Taimane
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TaimaneWithin 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.
Coldplay
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ColdplayA nine-piece choir joins the band for an inspired reworking of four Coldplay songs — and a surprise cover of Prince's "1999."
Kirill Gerstein
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Kirill GersteinWatch 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.
Chika
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ChikaThe 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón.
Harry Styles
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Harry StylesThe former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.
Rex Orange County
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Rex Orange CountyWatch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.
Arthur Moon
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Arthur MoonThe New York band (yes, band) is reminiscent of Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson and Dirty Projectors. Watch the five-piece play three songs at the Tiny Desk.
The Black Crowes
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The Black CrowesChris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.
Soccer Mommy: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Soccer Mommy: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe New Normal includes some Tiny Desk concerts without the Tiny Desk. Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, performed a short set while quarantining in her Nashville home during the coronavirus crisis.
Margo Price: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Margo Price: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertOne of Nashville's most talented couples took to their attic for a three-song set, including an unrecorded song that speaks to what so many of us our feeling right now.
Tarriona 'Tank' Ball (Home) Concert
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Tarriona 'Tank' Ball (Home) Concert"Don't go out to the cookout." The leader of Tank and the Bangas spreads pure joy from her living room in New Orleans.
Allen Stone
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Allen StoneThe soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see.
Michael McDonald: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Michael McDonald: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertNo joke: The Doobie Brother took to his studio to record a special quarantine concert for Tiny Desk fans.
Jesca Hoop
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Jesca HoopJesca Hoop last appeared at the Tiny Desk as a duet with Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) in the spring of 2016. They sang songs from their collaborative record Love Letters For Fire. This time around, Jesca Hoop came to the Tiny Desk with just her guitars, her lovely voice, and brilliant poetic songs.
Ben Gibbard Pays Tribute to Adam Schlesinger: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Ben Gibbard Pays Tribute to Adam Schlesinger: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Death Cab For Cutie frontman performs a new song and pays tribute to Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger in this quarantine concert.
The Lumineers
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The LumineersHo hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages.
King Princess: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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King Princess: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertFrom her "quarantine shed" in Hawaii, King Princess performs three songs from Cheap Queen in ways we never would have imagined.
The Roots' Black Thought: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Roots' Black Thought: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch one of the greatest emcees in hip-hop history perform three new songs in quarantine.
Tribute to John Prine, feat. Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, more
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Tribute to John Prine, feat. Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, moreFrom Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.
Tōth
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TōthAlex Toth, who played the Tiny Desk back in 2015 as a member of Rubblebucket returns front and center with his own band, Tōth.
Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertFrom Kevin Morby's tiny desk in Kansas City, Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee duet.
Angelica Garcia
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Angelica GarciaWith a great deal of "Salva-Mex-American" pride, Angelica Garcia performs three songs from her album, Cha Cha Palace at the Tiny Des
Laura Marling: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Laura Marling: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertLaura Marling delivers an intimate performance of songs from her just-released record Song For Our Daughter in her living room
Lang Lang (Home) Concert
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Lang Lang (Home) ConcertWatch the superstar pianist at home in Shanghai, China, play a soothing Chopin Nocturne and Bach you can dance t
The Free Nationals And Anderson .Paak
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The Free Nationals And Anderson .PaakThe Free Nationals and Anderson .Paak make their triumphant return to the Tiny Desk along with some other special guests.
Nick Hakim: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Nick Hakim: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertNick Hakim premieres new music from a dark corner of his bedroom in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
The Pop Ups (Home) Concert
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The Pop Ups (Home) ConcertFor "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," The Pop Ups save the earth from an asteroid, explain sound waves through a sing-a-long and a keytar, and encourage us all to invent and create.
Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty + Family: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty + Family: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertJohn Fogerty plays three Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with some help from his family for his Tiny Desk home concert.
Mahan Esfahani
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Mahan EsfahaniThe 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.
Rodrigo y Gabriela: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Rodrigo y Gabriela: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertRodrigo y Gabriela play a relaxed Tiny Desk home concert from their studio in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Daughter of Swords
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Daughter of SwordsAlexandra 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.
Jeru the Damaja: Tiny Desk Home Concert
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Jeru the Damaja: Tiny Desk Home ConcertJeru The Damaja, the '90s emcee, shares a medley of classics for his Tiny Desk home concert.
Buck Curran: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Buck Curran: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe American guitarist met Adele Pappalardo years ago while touring Italy. They perform droning psych-folk songs together from their Bergamo home.
Jon Batiste
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Jon BatisteJon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk.
Lianne La Havas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lianne La Havas: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertLianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album
MILCK: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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MILCK: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertMILCK performs two recent singles, along with an unreleased track in a deeply moving Tiny Desk set from her home in Los Angeles.
Braxton Cook: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Braxton Cook: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBraxton Cook has supported artists at the Tiny Desk on three separate occasions. This time around, he takes center seat, so to speak, from the comfort of his sunny New Jersey home.
Augustin Hadelich
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Augustin HadelichGrammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk.
Frances Quinlan
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Frances QuinlanThe frontwoman of the indie-rock band Hop Along made her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, this time performing songs from her debut solo album.
Ashley McBryde: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Ashley McBryde: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe country singer performed four songs from her latest album, Never Will, including one of our top 25 songs of 2019.
Alex Isley: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Alex Isley: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe R&B singer, whose music appeared on Season 4 of Insecure, performs four songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Raul Midón: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Raul Midón: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe jazz singer and guitarist has multiple Grammy nominations to his name. He performed five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Lankum
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LankumThe award-winning Irish quartet performs three songs from its latest album, The Livelong Day, at the Tiny Desk.
Sylvan Esso (Home) Concert
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Sylvan Esso (Home) ConcertAmelia Meath and Nick Sanborn perform three songs from their couch for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Buddy and Kent Jamz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Buddy and Kent Jamz: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe two rappers perform tracks from their joint mixtape Janktape Vol. 1 for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Clem Snide with Scott Avett: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Clem Snide with Scott Avett: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertClem Snide and Scott Avett play spiritually searching songs from Forever Just Beyond while maintaining social distancing for their Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Wire
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WireMore than 40 years after forming, the British post-punk pioneers finally visited the Tiny Desk.
Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the Americana star perform four songs in quarantine from her home in Ireland.
D Smoke: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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D Smoke: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch D Smoke perform a riveting Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Lara Downes (Home) Concert
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Lara Downes (Home) ConcertWatch the pianist reimagine old spirituals and songs of freedom that continue to resonate in new ways.
Hadestown
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HadestownThe cast and musicians of the hit Broadway musical Hadestown pack into the Tiny Desk for a truly glorious performance of its greatest songs.
Sa-Roc: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Sa-Roc: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Washington D.C. rapper and Rhymesayers signee debuts two songs from her upcoming album, The Sharecropper's Daughter.
Baby Rose: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Baby Rose: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertOne of our favorite new artists of 2019 shares a new song as part of her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertYou've heard this Mississippi songwriter multiple times on HBO's Insecure this season. Now watch her perform live as part of our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
PJ (Home) Concert
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PJ (Home) ConcertThe Los Angeles songwriter shines on the soundtrack of HBO's Insecure. Watch her perform three songs as part of our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Alicia Keys
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Alicia KeysThe pop superstar premiered a new song, "Gramercy Park," and revisited a classic during her Tiny Desk performance.
HAIM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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HAIM: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertAlthough sisters Este, Danielle and Alana are self-quarantining in separate residences, their Tiny Desk set from home is a reminder that California is a state of mind.
Little Dragon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Little Dragon: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Swedish funk foursome perform songs from its latest album, New Me, Same Us, plus an old favorite for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Benny the Butcher: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Benny the Butcher: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBenny The Butcher, one third of Griselda, performs a short set in his living room, with help from BSF labelmates Rick Hyde and Heem.
Hamilton Leithauser & Family (Home) Concert
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Hamilton Leithauser & Family (Home) ConcertThe Walkmen frontman gathers his children and a few haystacks for a special Father's Day edition of Tiny Desk.
Sudan Archives
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Sudan ArchivesSudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert.
Madame Gandhi: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Madame Gandhi: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the drummer and activist perform three songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
M. Ward: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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M. Ward: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe acclaimed guitarist (and masculine half of She & Him) performed seven songs in his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
BEAM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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BEAM: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Miami-based reggae singer brings a green screen to his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.
Malawi Mouse Boys: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Malawi Mouse Boys: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThis Southeast African band deserves your attention. Watch a very special remote Tiny Desk concert.
Fabiano Do Nascimento: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Fabiano Do Nascimento: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Brazilian-born guitarist performs a peace-inducing concert from his home in Los Angeles.
Trupa Trupa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Trupa Trupa: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Polish rock band performed a Tiny Desk quarantine concert in Gdańsk basement.
Dirty Projectors: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Dirty Projectors: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe indie rock band performs four songs while quarantining in five separate homes.
Chicano Batman: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Chicano Batman: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Alt.Latino favorite comes together virtually to perform a handful of songs from the band's latest album, Invisible People.
Roddy Ricch: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Roddy Ricch: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe chart-topping rapper and songwriter performs a Tiny Desk quarantine concert at West Coast Customs in Los Angeles.
Jacob Collier: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Jacob Collier: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch four different Jacob Colliers perform simultaneously in the same studio in this unprecedented Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThis Tiny Desk quarantine concert features a guest appearance from guitarist John Mayer.
Benny Sings: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Benny Sings: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Dutch singer brings us into his home studio for this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Diana Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Diana Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe singer-songwriter channels Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette and The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan in her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Lenny Kravitz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lenny Kravitz: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe bohemian rock icon performs a Tiny Desk quarantine concert from his home in the Bahamas.
Tom Adams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tom Adams: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe singer and songwriter plays four new songs from his home in Cornwall, accompanied by a modular synthesizer and fronted by Adams' gifted falsetto.
Nilüfer Yanya: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Nilüfer Yanya: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertAfter performing for us last year, Nilüfer Yanya rejoins the Tiny Desk team from afar, performing three works from her last album and debuting a new song.
Lucinda Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lucinda Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertLucinda Williams and her guitar mate, Stuart Mathis, set up shop for a Tiny Desk home concert at Thirty Tigers' headquarters in Nashville.
Thao Nguyen: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Thao Nguyen: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThao is joined by two cellists in this remarkable set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Lyric Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lyric Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Boston-born, Los Angeles-based rapper does it all in this performance for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
John Legend: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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John Legend: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThis four-song set for Tiny Desk's quarantine series is utter joy.
Kate Davis: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Kate Davis: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertOne of our favorite indie rock lyricists performs a four-song concert for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Melanie Faye: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Melanie Faye: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertMelanie Faye stole the show during Masego's Tiny Desk concert, so we invited her to perform her own quarantine concert.
Moses Sumney: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Moses Sumney: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe singer-songwriter performed music from his new album, græ, from his home in North Carolina.
Becca Mancari: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Becca Mancari: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Nashville-based rock musician recorded a five-song set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Víkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Víkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart.
Flatbush Zombies: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Flatbush Zombies: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the hip-hop group perform a stripped-down set from a house in Los Angeles for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Buscabulla: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Buscabulla: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThis Tiny Desk quarantine concert takes place in a large car, looking out on the Caribbean Sea.
Lila Iké: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lila Iké: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe rising reggae star performs a four-song Tiny Desk quarantine concert from Jamaica.
Courtney Marie Andrews: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Courtney Marie Andrews: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertOne of the shining lights of Americana music recorded a Tiny Desk concert at her home in Nashville.
Tame Impala: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tame Impala: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertKevin Parker brings his "Tame Impala Soundsystem" to life in a Tiny Desk from Australia.
Yola: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Yola: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe soulful British singer invites us into her temporary backyard in Nashville for a Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBillie Eilish used some of her signature video magic to perform in front of the Tiny Desk from the comfort of her own home.
Tiwa Savage: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tiwa Savage: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertTo mark the release of her newest album, Tiwa Savage and her band, The Alternative Sound, returned to Lagos for a lovely set in a beautiful setting.
Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile (Home) Concert
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Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile (Home) ConcertThe quartet, known colloquially as Goat Rodeo, jammed out from four different homes in this Tiny Desk quarantine performance.
Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Israeli clarinetist and Brazilian guitarist recorded this Tiny Desk quarantine performance in Rio de Janeiro.
Burt Bacharach & Daniel Tashian: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Burt Bacharach & Daniel Tashian: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBurt Bacharach, one of pop's historic melody makers, is still performing at age 92, as you'll see in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert with lyricist Daniel Tashian.
Protoje: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Protoje: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe reggae star performs a four-song set from the hills outside Kingston.
Bill Callahan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Bill Callahan: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBill Callahan has a deep pocket of stories to tell. Standing outside his home, he performs a few of them with guitarist Matt Kinsey and trumpet player Derek Phelps.
Phoebe Bridgers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Phoebe Bridgers: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertPhoebe Bridgers performs her Tiny Desk quarantine concert in a virtual Oval Office, with help of dozens of fans.
Declan McKenna (Home) Concert
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Declan McKenna (Home) ConcertThe 21-year-old McKenna performs a four-song quarantine concert with a full band.
Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the young London pop artist perform four songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Nubya Garcia (Home) Concert
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Nubya Garcia (Home) ConcertOne of the British jazz scene's rising stars performs a quarantine concert on the River Thames.
BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe most popular band in the world performs three songs with a live band for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Oddisee: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Oddisee: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe rapper convened a live band for his five-song Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Conway the Machine: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Conway the Machine: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Griselda MC takes over a Queens diner to perform a quarantine concert for Tiny Desk.
Brandy Clark: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Brandy Clark: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Nashville songwriter performs four songs from her picturesque loft apartment, including fan favorite "Hold My Hand."
Bright Eyes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Bright Eyes: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertConor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott perform songs from their latest album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, for our quarantine series.
The Good Ones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Good Ones: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Rwandan duo perform a concert from a hilltop farm for one of our tiniest Tiny Desks.
Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertAmericana's most famous couple perform a Tiny Desk quarantine set in their barn, backed by gorgeous stain-glassed windows.
Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertOne of R&B's biggest stars performs an eight-song medley for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Linda Diaz, 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Linda Diaz, 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch Linda Diaz's Tiny Desk concert, recorded atop New York City's Javits Center.
Little Big Town: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Little Big Town: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertLittle Big Town, one of the biggest bands in country music, perform a Tiny Desk quarantine show, and they bring the hits.
Angel Olsen: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Angel Olsen: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe singer-songwriter performs four songs on her porch in Asheville, N.C., for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
The Flaming Lips: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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The Flaming Lips: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWayne Coyne has been preparing for this era of social distancing for 10 years. Watch The Flaming Lips perform in bubbles for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Lido Pimienta: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Lido Pimienta: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Polaris Music Prize winner kicks off our week-long Tiny Desk celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertColombian actor and singer Carlos Vives has been performing Latin American hits for almost 30 years. His Tiny Desk (home) concert is part of our Hispanic Heritage Month extravaganza.
Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertTwo members of Brazilian musical royalty unite for a special Tiny Desk quarantine performance (and a heck of a view).
Ozuna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Ozuna: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertGlobal superstar Ozuna performs five songs in quarantine for Tiny Desk.
Gracie And Rachel: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Gracie And Rachel: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe pop-meet-classical duo perform a quarantine concert from their New York City apartment.
Kingfish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Kingfish: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe blues prodigy performs a special Tiny Desk show at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Miss.
Leo Kottke And Mike Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Leo Kottke And Mike Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertPhish bassist Mike Gordon and guitarist Leo Kottke perform a magical Tiny Desk quarantine show, with a little help from Phish drummer Jon Fishman.
Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertLet the Atlanta hip-hop collective take you to church in its Tiny Desk quarantine video.
Katie Pruitt: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Katie Pruitt: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Nashville singer-songwriter delivers an empowering performance in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
GroundUP Family Dinner: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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GroundUP Family Dinner: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertGregory Porter, Brad Mehldau and Chris Potter all appear in this 18-musician Tiny Desk quarantine concert, organized by Snarky Puppy's Michael League.
Ty Dolla $ign: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Ty Dolla $ign: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe R&B superstar assembled some frequent collaborators — including Skrillex — for a six-song quarantine concert.
Sad13: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Sad13: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertDressed as devils from their own homes, Sadie Dupuis and her virtual band explore the wild textures of her sweet-and-sour pop songs.
Polo G: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Polo G: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe platinum-certified Chicago-born emcee performs three songs on a basketball court for his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Tiana Major9: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tiana Major9: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe ascending R&B talent brings us into her South London home for a four-song quarantine concert.
Mickey Guyton: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Mickey Guyton: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertCountry music's breakout star of 2020 performs three songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert, including "Black Like Me."
Shirley Collins: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Shirley Collins: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertBritish folk singer Shirley Collins is a living legend. Watch her perform five songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Tigran Hamasyan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Tigran Hamasyan: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe award-winning pianist performs three solo songs from his home in Armenia.
Copland House: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Copland House: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertA trio of musicians gather at Aaron Copland's longtime home. Watch them play the iconic American composer's music at his own piano and beside his own writing desk.
Michael Kiwanuka: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Michael Kiwanuka: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe 2020 Mercury Prize winner performs five songs in a London flat for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Owen Pallett: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Owen Pallett: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe talented Canadian composer and songwriter creates an ensemble in their bedroom for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Adrianne Lenker: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Adrianne Lenker: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe leader of Big Thief performs five songs from a camper in Joshua Tree for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
KEM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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KEM: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe R&B veteran performs three songs from his latest album for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Don Bryant: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Don Bryant: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe soul legend isn't letting quarantine slow him down.
Mulatto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Mulatto: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Rap Game champion and self-proclaimed "Queen Of Da Souf" performs three songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Mac Ayres: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Mac Ayres: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Long Island R&B singer premieres a new song during his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Julia Bullock: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Julia Bullock: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertFrom her home in Germany, the provocative American soprano delivers songs of introspection and freedom from Franz Schubert's mountaintop epiphany to Billy Taylor's wish for equality and justice.
PJ Morton: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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PJ Morton: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertWatch the Grammy-nominated artist perform three songs from his album The Gospel According To PJ.
Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe defining disco diva of 2020 performs four songs from her album Future Nostalgia for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Black Pumas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Black Pumas: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Austin-based rock band is nominated for the album and record of the year at next year's Grammys. See why in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe most exciting sister act in contemporary pop performs five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Hayley Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Hayley Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertFrom the moment we pan out of a literal tiny desk diorama, a jolt of energy leaps from Paramore's Hayley Williams. Her home band includes Julien Baker and Becca Mancari.
Ashley Ray: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Ashley Ray: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe Nashville singer-songwriter performs music from her celebrated album, Pauline, for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Jonathan Biss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Jonathan Biss: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertTo mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, pianist Jonathan Biss explores the solitary side of the composer in extraordinary music written after Beethoven became deaf.
Borromeo String Quartet: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Borromeo String Quartet: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertMembers of the celebrated Borromeo String Quartet – playing it safe with masks – unlock the sillier side of Beethoven in music he wrote late in life.
Jan Vogler And Alessio Bax: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Jan Vogler And Alessio Bax: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertJoin cellist Jan Vogler and pianist Alessio Bax at the "doctor's office," where they make the case for Beethoven as the liberator of the cello by playing music from his cello sonatas.
Cory Henry: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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Cory Henry: Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertThe former Snarky Puppy keyboardist and bandleader performs a special holiday Tiny Desk for our quarantine series.