Tiny Desk Concerts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92071316&ft=1&f=92071316 Intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of <em>All Songs Considered</em> host Bob Boilen. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Tiny Desk Concerts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92071316&ft=1&f=92071316 Imani Winds: Tiny Desk Concert Imani Winds' members play David to Igor Stravinsky's imposing Goliath, as they shrink the massive <em>Rite of Spring</em> down to size in a rendition for just five wind instruments. The result is an epic in miniature — and a performance perfect for a Tiny Desk. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186033005/imani-winds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/186033005/imani-winds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Imani Winds' members play David to Igor Stravinsky's imposing Goliath, as they shrink the massive Rite of Spring down to size in a rendition for just five wind instruments. The result is an epic in miniature — and a performance perfect for a Tiny Desk.

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]]> Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Tiny Desk Concert Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73. Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/185533273/mohammad-reza-shajarian-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73.

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]]> Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale: Tiny Desk Concert The veteran country players mix corny humor, musical merrymaking and timeless vocal harmonies. With three songs from their album-length collaboration <em>Buddy and Jim,</em> Miller and Lauderdale perform an endearing set at the NPR Music offices. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183595144/buddy-miller-jim-lauderdale-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/183595144/buddy-miller-jim-lauderdale-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 The veteran country players mix corny humor, musical merrymaking and timeless vocal harmonies. With three songs from their album-length collaboration Buddy and Jim, Miller and Lauderdale perform an endearing set at the NPR Music offices.

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]]> Nicola Benedetti: Tiny Desk Concert Watch the young violinist spin out music by John Williams and Bach in sweet and soulful tendrils of sound. Wielding a 1717 Gariel Strad worth $10 million, Benedetti performs with warmth and approachable grace that's simply enchanting. Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180608832/nicola-benedetti-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/180608832/nicola-benedetti-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Watch the young violinist spin out music by John Williams and Bach in sweet and soulful tendrils of sound. Wielding a 1717 Gariel Strad worth $10 million, Benedetti performs with warmth and approachable grace that's simply enchanting.

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]]> Father Figures: Tiny Desk Concert Brash, zany, brainy, scary and danceable, the New York quintet's music mixes rock and jazz like King Crimson at its fiercest. From the moment the band squeaks its first squawk at the NPR Music offices, it's clear that it's about to conjure up an adventure. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179248184/father-figures-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/179248184/father-figures-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Brash, zany, brainy, scary and danceable, the New York quintet's music mixes rock and jazz like King Crimson at its fiercest. From the moment the band squeaks its first squawk at the NPR Music offices, it's clear that it's about to conjure up an adventure.

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]]> Omar Sosa & Paolo Fresu: Tiny Desk Concert Fresu's work on trumpet and flugelhorn provides a perfect foil for Sosa's introspective intersection of jazz, Afro-Cuban sounds and a chamber-music mentality. In this concert at NPR Music's offices, the duo's quietly energetic performance hangs over the crowd like a soft mist. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/178421346/omar-sosa-paolo-fresu-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/178421346/omar-sosa-paolo-fresu-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Fresu's work on trumpet and flugelhorn provides a perfect foil for Sosa's introspective intersection of jazz, Afro-Cuban sounds and a chamber-music mentality. In this concert at NPR Music's offices, the duo's quietly energetic performance hangs over the crowd like a soft mist.

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]]> Yo La Tengo: Tiny Desk Concert Yo La Tengo's sound has evolved quite a bit since Georgia Hubley and Ira Kaplan first jammed together in 1984; the feedback has subsided, replaced by a more contemplative vibe. To coincide with the release of the band's 13th album<em></em>, <em>Fade</em>, Yo La Tengo performs an acoustic set behind Bob Boilen's desk. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176905752/yo-la-tengo-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176905752/yo-la-tengo-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Yo La Tengo's sound has evolved quite a bit since Georgia Hubley and Ira Kaplan first jammed together in 1984; the feedback has subsided, replaced by a more contemplative vibe. To coincide with the release of the band's 13th album, Fade, Yo La Tengo performs an acoustic set behind Bob Boilen's desk.

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]]> Efterklang: Tiny Desk Concert Before playing Bob Boilen's desk, the Danish band ransacked the NPR Music offices looking for sound-making material. Trying ideas it's never tried, Efterklang fleshes out its gorgeous sound in unexpected ways. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176568132/efterklang-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176568132/efterklang-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Before playing Bob Boilen's desk, the Danish band ransacked the NPR Music offices looking for sound-making material. Trying ideas it's never tried, Efterklang fleshes out its gorgeous sound in unexpected ways.

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]]> Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill: Tiny Desk Concert Put aside your notion of Irish music as a bunch of familiar jigs and reels, and just listen. Martin Hayes plays his fiddle with an exquisite touch and tone, as well as a magnificent sense of melody and rhythm that never ceases to astonish. Guitarist Dennis Cahill provides delicate support. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173842530/martin-hayes-dennis-cahill-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173842530/martin-hayes-dennis-cahill-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Put aside your notion of Irish music as a bunch of familiar jigs and reels, and just listen. Martin Hayes plays his fiddle with an exquisite touch and tone, as well as a magnificent sense of melody and rhythm that never ceases to astonish. Guitarist Dennis Cahill provides delicate support.

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]]> The Lone Bellow: Tiny Desk Concert The fast-rising Brooklyn trio sings beautiful, heartfelt, impeccably harmonized folk-pop songs. Zach Williams sings every word with Springsteen intensity — it's the sort of delivery that doesn't seem like it could get more powerful, until it does. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:09:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173422704/the-lone-bellow-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173422704/the-lone-bellow-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 The fast-rising Brooklyn trio sings beautiful, heartfelt, impeccably harmonized folk-pop songs. Zach Williams sings every word with Springsteen intensity — it's the sort of delivery that doesn't seem like it could get more powerful, until it does.

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]]> Mary Halvorson Quintet: Tiny Desk Concert A guitarist with a decidedly non-standard approach to jazz's standard practices, Halvorson balances golden-era hard-bop order and free improvising entropy. At the NPR Music offices, her band strikes comforting tones, but also morphs, rephrases and implodes those ideas. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/172713493/mary-halvorson-quintet-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/172713493/mary-halvorson-quintet-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 A guitarist with a decidedly non-standard approach to jazz's standard practices, Halvorson balances golden-era hard-bop order and free improvising entropy. At the NPR Music offices, her band strikes comforting tones, but also morphs, rephrases and implodes those ideas.

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]]> Night Beds: Tiny Desk Concert We thought Night Beds' Winston Yellen might perform this set solo — all the better to show off his amazing voice, with maybe just his own guitar as backup. But he opted to go all-in with his full touring band, including lap steel and keys. The result is both lighthearted and deeply affecting. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:02:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/172002889/night-beds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/172002889/night-beds-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 We thought Night Beds' Winston Yellen might perform this set solo — all the better to show off his amazing voice, with maybe just his own guitar as backup. But he opted to go all-in with his full touring band, including lap steel and keys. The result is both lighthearted and deeply affecting.

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]]> The xx: Tiny Desk Concert Beneath The xx's tightly controlled image-making lays music that's raw and vulnerable; shy, worried tentativeness is wired into a sound that shimmers powerfully, but remains as fragile and delicate as a soap bubble. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/171475240/the-xx-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/171475240/the-xx-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Beneath The xx's tightly controlled image-making lays music that's raw and vulnerable; shy, worried tentativeness is wired into a sound that shimmers powerfully, but remains as fragile and delicate as a soap bubble.

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]]> Cantus: Tiny Desk Concert What is it about choral music that hits on such a basic human level? The answer may be found in this performance by Cantus, the male a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, which sings three widely divergent songs from the heart. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/170856332/cantus-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/170856332/cantus-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 What is it about choral music that hits on such a basic human level? The answer may be found in this performance by Cantus, the male a cappella ensemble from Minnesota, which sings three widely divergent songs from the heart.

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]]> Of Montreal: Tiny Desk Concert Frontman Kevin Barnes has been working on quiet material, and decided to try it out in the intimate confines of the NPR Music offices. The result is a rarely heard side of a band for whom theatricality has long been a means of expression rather than an end unto itself. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/event/music/169709211/of-montreal-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 http://www.npr.org/event/music/169709211/of-montreal-tiny-desk-concert?ft=1&f=92071316 Frontman Kevin Barnes has been working on quiet material, and decided to try it out in the intimate confines of the NPR Music offices. The result is a rarely heard side of a band for whom theatricality has long been a means of expression rather than an end unto itself.

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