Seasons & episodes
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.
S3 · E14Regina Carter 2010-04-11
The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.
S3 · E15David Russell 2010-04-19
The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.
S3 · E16Lionel Loueke 2010-04-26
The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.
S3 · E17Fredrik 2010-05-03
Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.
S3 · E18Moby And Kelli Scarr 2010-05-04
Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.
S3 · E19Tarrus Riley 2010-05-11
The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.
S3 · E20Phoenix 2010-05-18
Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.
S3 · E21Bettye LaVette 2010-05-21
The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.
S3 · E22Roger McGuinn With Amy Tan, Dave Barry And More: Authors At The Tiny Desk 2010-06-01
Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.
S3 · E23Zuill Bailey 2010-06-04
Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.
S3 · E24The Mynabirds 2010-06-21
Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.