January 7, 2009
David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.
January 27, 2009
Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
March 2, 2009
Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
May 8, 2009
See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
May 29, 2009
Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.
June 8, 2009
Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.
June 15, 2009
The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.
June 22, 2009
Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.
June 29, 2009
Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
July 6, 2009
After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
July 13, 2009
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Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.
July 20, 2009
Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.
July 27, 2009
In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.
August 10, 2009
Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.
August 24, 2009
Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.
September 14, 2009
The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.
September 21, 2009
Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.
September 28, 2009
The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
October 4, 2009
Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.
October 10, 2009
The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
October 19, 2009
See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
October 26, 2009
At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
November 2, 2009
The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
November 9, 2009
The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
November 16, 2009
Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
November 23, 2009
Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
November 30, 2009
The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
December 7, 2009
Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
December 16, 2009
The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
December 21, 2009
Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.
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