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Souad Massi performs a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2012.

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July 15, 2012 – A soulful yet steely singer-songwriter from Algeria charts her own course in these four songs.

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Will Oldham performs on KEXP.

Watch Bonnie 'Prince' Billy: A Man With A Plan KEXP

July 12, 2012 – Watch a half-hour studio session with Will Oldham, including his classic song "I See a Darkness." KEXP

Laura Marling performs a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

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July 12, 2012 – Two songs from A Creature I Don't Know bookend a gorgeous new, unreleased song called "Once."

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Bahamas performs on KCRW.

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July 11, 2012 – Watch former Feist guitarist Afie Jurvanen perform "I Got You Babe" on Morning Becomes Eclectic. KCRW

Conductor Kent Tritle leads an impromptu choir in the world premiere of Philip Glass' "A New Rule" in New York's Times Square.

Watch A 'Flash Choir' Sings Philip Glass In Times Square WQXR

July 10, 2012 – Watch a "flash choir" come together in New York City to sing a world premiere by Philip Glass. WQXR

Brandi Carlile performs a Tiny Desk concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, DC on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.

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July 9, 2012 – At the NPR offices, Carlile and her band sing from-the-gut songs about messy lives, loudly lived.

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Chastity Brown performs on The Current.

Watch Chastity Brown: A Promising New Voice KCMP

July 5, 2012 – Watch the Twin Cities songwriter perform the uplifting "After You" live at The Current. KCMP

Exitmusic performs a Tiny Desk Concert.

Watch Exitmusic: Tiny Desk Concert

July 2, 2012 – The band plays a beautifully buzzing, nuanced set, marked by gorgeous grace and stirring melodies.

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Reignwolf performs backstage at the Sasquatch Music Festival for an NPR Music Field Recording.

Watch Reignwolf: A One-Man Rock Show KEXP

June 29, 2012 – Jordan Cook, a.k.a. Reignwolf, makes enough noise playing "In the Dark" to match a dozen metalheads. KEXP

Ben Howard

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June 28, 2012 – The U.K. phenomenon sings his standout, haunting folk song called "Depth Over Distance". KCRW

JD McPherson performs in Portland for opbmusic.org.

Watch JD McPherson: From Little Kids To Little Richard OPB

June 28, 2012 – Watch the former schoolteacher perform a feisty blend of blues, rockabilly and rock 'n' roll. OPB

Reggie Watts gives a Tiny Desk Concert on May 21, 2012 at NPR Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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June 25, 2012 – The comedian and musician performs spontaneous improvisations full of killer grooves and humor.

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Regina Spektor, performing live at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City, May 31, 2012.

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June 23, 2012 – The warmly eclectic singer performs old and new songs, recorded live at Le Poisson Rouge.

Joe Pug.

Watch Joe Pug: 'Hymn' For A Lasting Relationship FolkAlley

June 21, 2012 – "Hymn #76" isn't a starry-eyed tale of soap-opera love, but a tender song of faith and commitment. FolkAlley

Mariachi El Bronx performs a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

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June 21, 2012 – The band plays with just the right mixture of passion and pathos in a fun set at the NPR offices.

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