Seasons & episodes
S2 · E20Rodrigo y Gabriela 2009-10-10
The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
S2 · E21Ralph Stanley 2009-10-19
See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
S2 · E22Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros 2009-10-26
At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
S2 · E23Sondre Lerche 2009-11-02
The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
S2 · E24K'naan 2009-11-09
The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
S2 · E25Bowerbirds 2009-11-16
Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
S2 · E26Zee Avi 2009-11-23
Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
S2 · E27Andrew W.K. 2009-11-30
The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
S2 · E28Lightning Dust 2009-12-07
Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
S2 · E29Fanfarlo 2009-12-16
The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
S2 · E30Australian Chamber Orchestra 2009-12-21
Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.
S3 · E1The Mountain Goats 2010-01-03
In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.
S3 · E2Adam Arcuragi 2010-01-10
In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.
S3 · E3The Low Anthem 2010-01-20
The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.
S3 · E4Brooklyn Rider 2010-01-26
The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.
S3 · E5Dave Rawlings Machine With Gillian Welch 2010-02-01
A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.
S3 · E6Edmar Castaneda 2010-02-08
The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.
S3 · E7Abaji 2010-02-15
With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.
S3 · E8Alec Ounsworth 2010-02-22
The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.
S3 · E9Laura Veirs 2010-03-01
The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.
S3 · E10Omara Portuondo 2010-03-08
The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.
S3 · E11The Antlers 2010-03-15
The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.
S3 · E12Wye Oak 2010-03-29
The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.
S3 · E13Jakob Dylan 2010-04-02
Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.