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Action Bronson performs at a party presented by Warner Sound at the Belmont in Austin, Texas, during SXSW 2013.

Watch Action Bronson: NPR Front Row

March 16, 2013 – Watch the New York rapper get swallowed up by the SXSW crowd during "Strictly 4 My Jeeps."

Chance the Rapper at SXSW 2013

Watch Chance The Rapper: NPR Front Row

March 16, 2013 – Watch the Chicago native as he prowls the stage, inciting fans to shake off their hangovers.

Le1f performs at NPR Music's 2013 SXSW Showcase at Stubb's.

Watch Le1f, Live In Concert

March 14, 2013 – The New York rapper whips his glow-in-the-dark hair back and forth during a mesmerizing set.

Odd Future offshoot The Internet performs live at KEXP in Seattle.

Watch The Internet: Odd Future's Smooth Side KEXP

January 29, 2013 – Watch Matt Martians and Syd The Kid perform "Give It Time," live on KEXP's Street Sounds. KEXP

Cody ChesnuTT performs live on WFUV in New York City.

Watch Cody ChesnuTT: Love Thy Mother WFUV

January 19, 2013 – Watch the soul singer perform "That's Still Mama" live at WFUV's studios in New York City. WFUV

The Stooges Brass Band performs live at globalFEST 2013.

Watch The Stooges Brass Band: globalFEST 2013

January 16, 2013 – Hear the hip-hop, funk and R&B brass band, recorded live at New York City's Webster Hall.

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Miguel performs a Tiny Desk Concert.

Watch Miguel: Tiny Desk Concert

December 31, 2012 – Performing at the NPR Music offices, Miguel strips his highly produced hits down to their bones.

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MC Ride of Death Grips.

Watch Death Grips In Concert Soundcheck

October 19, 2012 – Performing mostly in a fitting haze of red, the group creates a visceral experience on stage. Soundcheck

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

Watch Reggie Watts: Tiny Desk Concert

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

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The Minneapolis collective Doomtree performs live in The Current's studio.

Watch Doomtree: The Hip-Hop Co-Op KCMP

May 3, 2012 – The members of this multifaceted Minnesota collective get together for a concert at The Current. KCMP

Sugar Tongue Slim brought a live band along with samples by Gotye and Kavinsky to his set at The Parish in Austin, Texas.

Watch Sugar Tongue Slim, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012

March 15, 2012 – The versatile, playful rapper mixed samples with a live-band bounce that quickly won over the crowd.

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Shabazz Palaces performing at KEXP.

Watch Shabazz Palaces: Bop Hard KEXP

February 14, 2012 – Seattle's otherworldly hip-hop group brings their hypnotic, battering low end beats to KEXP. KEXP

THEESatisfaction performing at KEXP.

Watch THEESatisfaction: A Rare Combination KEXP

February 7, 2012 – The Seattle hip-hop duo embody the rare combination of thoughtful and fun to KEXP's Street Sounds. KEXP

Kem

Watch R&B Artist Kem Returns With Melodies Unspoken

September 8, 2010 – The singer-musician testifies about love, happiness and openness with his new album, Intimacy.

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