Episodes 128

1 The Smile

January 3, 2023

15m

The band creates a surreal atmosphere at the Tiny Desk, reimagining the sonically adventurous sounds of A Light for Attracting Attention.

2 Jake Blount

January 6, 2023

20m

The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.

3 dodie

January 10, 2023

16m

The English singer-songwriter and her band give a cathartic, playful performance at the Tiny Desk.

4 Marc-André Hamelin

January 12, 2023

19m

Watch the pianist, who's been called "a performer of near-superhuman prowess," play a smart set that spans six centuries.

5 Soccer Mommy

January 18, 2023

20m

Sophie Allison and crew finally, after a three-year delay, make their Tiny Desk debut in a lovingly performed set.

6 Dakh Daughters: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 24, 2023

14m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

7 Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 24, 2023

17m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

8 Cui Jian: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 24, 2023

19m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

9 Septeto Santiaguero: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 25, 2023

14m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

10 Bia Ferreira: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 25, 2023

19m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

11 Moonlight Benjamin: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 25, 2023

16m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

12 Taraf de Caliu: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 26, 2023

11m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

13 Noura Mint Seymali: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 26, 2023

17m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

14 Justin Adams & Mauro Durante: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023

January 26, 2023

15m

For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

15 Hermanos Gutiérrez

January 31, 2023

17m

The brothers' Tiny Desk performance is the perfect, slow-burning introduction to their music.

16 Lady Wray

February 1, 2023

21m

NPR Music's Tiny Desk series kicks off a celebration of Black History Month with this stunning performance from Lady Wray.

17 Indigo Girls

February 7, 2023

23m

Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been offering life lessons to their fervent fans for nearly four decades; here, they play a set of stone-cold classics, including "Closer to Fine."

18 Lee Fields

February 10, 2023

23m

NPR Music's Tiny Desk series continues a celebration of Black History Month with this set from Lee Fields.

19 Kenny Beats

February 13, 2023

11m

One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.

20 Fousheé

February 15, 2023

17m

Britanny Fousheé is not an artist who can be boxed in. In her Tiny Desk set, she flexes her eclectic artistry and vocal — and emotional — range.

21 Theo Croker

February 17, 2023

18m

The trumpeter brings his unmistakably chill attitude and determination to expand the sound of jazz to this stripped-down Tiny Desk set.

22 Tamela Mann

February 20, 2023

21m

It's impossible to tell the history of Black people in America without the gospel, and Tamela Mann represented at NPR headquarters.

23 Ab-Soul

February 23, 2023

20m

Ab-Soul's career is a prime example of how rap has grown over the past 50 years. For his Tiny Desk set, he hand-picked a live band and gave a display of raw honesty and next-level lyricism.

24 Charley Crockett

February 24, 2023

17m

In his vintage Stetson, the Texas troubadour performed a set of songs that find new meaning in familiar country, folk and blues forms.

25 Omah Lay

February 28, 2023

18m

The singer and songwriter made a special trip from Nigeria to the Tiny Desk for a performance of his Afro-fusion hits.

26 Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre

March 2, 2023

26m

Sánchez observes the world with a drummer's sensibilities. Here, he and his pals in Bad Hombre explore the rhythm of language in a set of tracks from Sánchez's latest album.

27 Jorge Glem and Sam Reider

March 6, 2023

19m

Two musical cultures come together to create something that didn't exist before in this Tiny Desk performance.

28 Mama's Broke

March 8, 2023

17m

The duo performs a set of dark yet hopeful songs filled with haunting harmonies and unique rhythms.

29 Selina Moon

March 9, 2023

16m

The singer-songwriter has impressed us with her Tiny Desk Contest entries over the last few years; at the Desk, she brought confidence, a sense of belonging and a brilliant set of songs.

30 Andrew Combs

March 15, 2023

16m

Watch the restless singer-songwriter in a set of penetrating new tunes, capped with a breathtaking love song.

31 Bono and The Edge

March 17, 2023

21m

It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.

32 Tye Tribbett

March 20, 2023

19m

Tye Tribbett brings his high energy praise music to the Tiny Desk in a set of six inspiring songs.

33 Ingrid Andress

March 22, 2023

16m

Andress writes songs that have a way of digging up clear-headed truths; here, she performs three tracks from across her catalog.

34 The Bad Ends (Home) Concert

March 24, 2023

18m

This magical, four-song set is an Athens, Ga., insider's dream.

35 The Beths

March 28, 2023

22m

The New Zealand band writes sparkling indie pop underpinned by empathy. At the Tiny Desk, you can hear that support and camaraderie in the band's stripped-down arrangements and dry banter.

36 Durand Bernarr

March 31, 2023

22m

Before his eclectic, high-energy performance, the singer and showman told the Tiny Desk team: "I'm not meant to be understood; I'm meant to be experienced."

37 Kassa Overall

April 5, 2023

21m

The drummer, singer and producer gives a virtuosic display of musicianship, lyricism and artistic innovation at the Tiny Desk.

38 Trina

April 7, 2023

15m

The rap icon treated fans to an epic set featuring the best of her sprawling discography.

39 Fred again..

April 10, 2023

27m

The electronic producer and songwriter moves seamlessly in this jam-packed Tiny Desk.

40 RAYE

April 12, 2023

21m

A long time coming, the South London-bred singer-songwriter performs at the Desk with the confidence of a veteran vocal powerhouse.

41 Claudia Acuña

April 17, 2023

17m

The Chilean jazz vocalist makes a lasting impression at the Tiny Desk.

42 Lara Downes

April 21, 2023

19m

With a piano draped in spring flowers, Lara Downes plays a smart set of music, new and old, that offers the power of renewal.

43 Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet

April 26, 2023

12m

With a who's who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.

44 Cuco

April 28, 2023

16m

Slow-rolling through four tracks, Cuco seamlessly blends the soul of chicano ballads and the smooth energy of soft rock.

45 Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors

May 2, 2023

17m

The distinguished saxophonist pushes the boundaries of modern jazz in his expressive Tiny Desk performance.

46 caroline

May 3, 2023

25m

The minimalist English octet stresses a communal spirit in its Tiny Desk performance.

47 Sid Siriam

May 10, 2023

24m

The India-born, California-raised musician melds Carnatic music, R&B and soul in his Tiny Desk set.

48 Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily

May 12, 2023

17m

In its Tiny Desk performance, the trio makes music strictly for the moment — creating a shared language in real time.

49 Karol G

May 15, 2023

17m

The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance from last May.

50 Lewis Capaldi

May 17, 2023

19m

If you didn't know anything about Capaldi before this Tiny Desk, the self-deprecating humor mixed in between gut-wrenching ballads will quickly catch you up to speed.

51 Kimberley Akimbo

May 19, 2023

21m

The Broadway cast, band and composer assemble behind the Tiny Desk to share four songs from the touching new musical, which is nominated for eight Tony Awards.

52 Anna Tivel

May 22, 2023

21m

In her Tiny Desk, Tivel's empathy elevates her folk-based, jazz-touched compositions from mere stories to secular prayers.

53 Jay Park (Home) Concert

May 26, 2023

17m

The singer and rapper displays the subtle breadth of his music in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.

54 Little Moon: 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner

May 30, 2023

18m

2023's Tiny Desk Contest unique, winning band performs a range of emotional and creative songs.

55 NIKI

May 31, 2023

19m

The Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya brings a tiny toy piano and sleek songs to this Tiny Desk debut.

56 Unknown Mortal Orchestra

June 2, 2023

17m

The band's Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.

57 Charlie Wilson

June 5, 2023

30m

The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.

58 Babyface

June 9, 2023

30m

The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.

59 Tank

June 14, 2023

18m

The veteran R&B scholar turns NPR's modest venue into "the big, nasty Desk" in his performance.

60 Adam Blackstone

June 16, 2023

25m

The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.

61 Ambré

June 20, 2023

18m

Everything in this Tiny Desk performance is unapologetically New Orleans.

62 Amaarae

June 22, 2023

22m

The artist's Tiny Desk proves how far the sounds of West Africa have influenced the U.S. and, more implicitly, just how much the music defies catch-all labels like 'Afrobeats.'

63 MUNA

June 23, 2023

16m

At the Tiny Desk, the pop trio preached the importance of joyful revolution.

64 Wild Up

June 26, 2023

17m

The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble's performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.

65 Brandee Younger

June 28, 2023

20m

In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.

66 Juvenile

June 30, 2023

28m

The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.

67 Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio

July 5, 2023

22m

With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.

68 Meridian Brothers

July 7, 2023

18m

The eccentric, fictional salsa band pulls the Tiny Desk audience into the realm of the imaginary.

69 Lisa O'Neill

July 11, 2023

21m

The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.

70 MARO

July 13, 2023

19m

The Portuguese guitarist brings listeners into her journey of heartbreak.

71 Alice Sara Ott

July 14, 2023

18m

The widely acclaimed pianist serves up nearly 200-year-old music by Chopin mixed with a contemporary work that looks back in time.

72 GWAR

July 17, 2023

20m

For nearly four decades, the band has terrorized planet Earth with its raucous stage shows, raunchy metal songs and grotesque satire. GWAR finally came to destroy the Tiny Desk, once and for all.

73 Sparks

July 18, 2023

17m

The duo bring their twisted musical sense of humor, honed for over 50 years, to the Tiny Desk.

74 Cypress Hill

July 20, 2023

30m

The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.

75 Kany Garcia

July 24, 2023

17m

The Puerto Rican vocalist brings her distinctive songs of desire and longing to the Tiny Desk.

76 Peter One

July 27, 2023

16m

Shifting from English to French to Guro, Peter One brings his passion-filled songs about his storied past to the Tiny Desk.

77 Obongjayar

August 2, 2023

19m

The Nigerian-born, London-based artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.

78 Gregorio Uribe

August 4, 2023

19m

In the hands of Colombian musician, the accordion is both a melodic and rhythmic wonder.

79 Action Bronson

August 8, 2023

28m

The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.

80 Little Dragon

August 11, 2023

15m

The boundary-pushing dance pop group delivers a performance awash in upbeat and optimistic melody.

81 Post Malone

August 15, 2023

18m

One of the world's biggest stars performs a few of the world's biggest songs at the Tiny Desk.

82 Omar Montes

August 17, 2023

15m

The Spanish artist dances along the border of tradition and modernity in his Tiny Desk performance.

83 Sarah Cahill

August 18, 2023

20m

The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.

84 Yahritza y Su Esencia

August 24, 2023

18m

The family trio belt out songs of lost love and longing in their Tiny Desk performance.

85 Christian McBride's New Jawn

August 30, 2023

20m

This unpredictable, funky set showcases the distinctive creative interplay between each player's personality.

86 Speedy Ortiz

August 31, 2023

17m

The clever rock band delivers a performance 10 years in the making.

87 Chlöe

September 5, 2023

19m

In her Tiny Desk performance, the singer filled the room with a stunning vocal performance, her positive spirit and light radiating throughout the entire room.

88 Anne Akiko Meyers

September 7, 2023

19m

The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.

89 Hiromi

September 8, 2023

23m

The Japanese composer delivers a highly energetic and joyful Tiny Desk set.

90 Indigo De Souza

September 13, 2023

23m

The singer-songwriter's vocals soar in this beautifully simple Tiny Desk performance.

91 Tiny Desk Korea: V of BTS

September 14, 2023

11m

The K-pop superstar and BTS member performs three love songs from his new album.

92 Rawayana

September 19, 2023

21m

The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.

93 Wicked

September 21, 2023

25m

Broadway stars Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz defy gravity, accompanied by composer Stephen Schwartz to celebrate 20 years of Wicked.

94 J Noa

September 22, 2023

16m

J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.

95 DannyLux

September 27, 2023

22m

The Chicano singer brings a grounded sense of reflection to the Tiny Desk.

96 Sam Smith

September 29, 2023

21m

The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.

97 Alex Cuba

October 4, 2023

18m

Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.

98 Villano Antillano

October 6, 2023

15m

Antillano shows why she's one of the most exciting voices in Latin trap and reggaeton right now.

99 Caroline Polachek

October 10, 2023

18m

Haters may say it's AutoTune, but when Caroline Polachek sings live, it's clear that the impressive range and control you're hearing is all her.

100 Ivy Queen

October 11, 2023

25m

"La Caballota" herself gives a performance for the girls.

101 Becky G

October 13, 2023

21m

The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.

102 Smokey Robinson

October 16, 2023

30m

If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.

103 Maluma

October 20, 2023

22m

The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.

104 Jordan Ward

October 23, 2023

17m

The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.

105 Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman

October 24, 2023

18m

The two artists perform a set of music full of yearning, joy and history.

106 Nile Rodgers & CHIC

October 26, 2023

30m

As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.

107 Shakti

October 30, 2023

20m

The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.

108 Arlo Parks

November 1, 2023

19m

The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.

109 Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher

November 3, 2023

23m

In our very first tap dancing Tiny Desk, the artists created an experience so unexpectedly fresh and suffused with joy, it moved some to tears and others to cheer for more.

110 Emerson String Quartet

November 6, 2023

24m

In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.

111 Samia

November 8, 2023

20m

Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.

112 Noname

November 10, 2023

23m

The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.

113 Hayden Pedigo

November 13, 2023

21m

At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.

114 Marta Pereira da Costa

November 15, 2023

21m

The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.

115 PJ Harvey

November 17, 2023

17m

In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.

116 Shucked

November 20, 2023

23m

Songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally take us on a musical journey from Nashville to Broadway with their musical, Shucked.

117 William Prince

November 22, 2023

17m

The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.

118 Tiny Desk Korea: Tomorrow X Together

November 27, 2023

12m

The standout group of K-pop's fourth generation is in their element in this Tiny Desk Korea performance.

119 Sampha

November 29, 2023

23m

The artist returns to the Tiny Desk for a full circle moment of a performance.

120 Aja Monet

December 1, 2023

28m

The Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry.

121 Philip Selway

December 4, 2023

17m

The Radiohead drummer performs three songs with a mix of deep warmth and wry, self-effacing modesty.

122 The LeeVees

December 7, 2023

18m

Bob Boilen's favorite Hanukkah tradition graces the Tiny Desk for fun-filled songs about latkes and gelt.

123 Olivia Rodrigo

December 11, 2023

18m

The singer-songwriter brings a handful of searing cuts from her sophomore album, GUTS, to the Tiny Desk.

124 Laufey

December 13, 2023

19m

The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings her modern jazz-pop love songs to the Tiny Desk.

125 Alvvays

December 15, 2023

13m

The band's recreation of its billowy, shoegaze-y sound lights up the Tiny Desk.

126 Scarface

December 18, 2023

31m

The rapper's performance radiates with his decadeslong passion as an emcee and producer.

127 Louis Cato

December 20, 2023

21m

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader believes that live music builds community. At the Tiny Desk, Cato captivates.

128 Sweeney Todd

December 22, 2023

24m

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Broadway cast, complete with Tiny Desk-sized orchestrations by Stephen Sondhiem's longtime collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.

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