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Tiny Desk

Intimate video performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen
The Oh Hellos: Holiday Tiny Desk Concert

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The Oh Hellos: Holiday Tiny Desk Concert

The nine-piece band returns to the Tiny Desk to fill the air with fake snow and real joy.

Derek Gripper: Tiny Desk Concert

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Derek Gripper

The classically trained guitarist performs songs originally written for the kora.

Gucci Mane: Tiny Desk Concert

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Gucci Mane

The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils.

Alsarah & The Nubatones: Tiny Desk Concert

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Alsarah & The Nubatones

In the band's hands, East African music comes alive in a mix of tradition and contemporary sounds.

Ro James: Tiny Desk Concert

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Ro James

The R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.

Pinegrove: Tiny Desk Concert

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Pinegrove

Watch the New Jersey band squeeze four songs into a scrappy, warmhearted 13-minute set.

Margo Price: Tiny Desk Concert

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Margo Price

On the morning after Election Day, Price sang three cathartic country songs loaded with new meaning.

Tegan And Sara: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tegan And Sara

The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."

Attacca Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

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Attacca Quartet

The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.

John Paul White: Tiny Desk Concert

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John Paul White

Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.

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