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Don Bryant (Home) Concert

November 24, 2020 • The soul legend isn't letting quarantine slow him down.

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KEM (Home) Concert

November 23, 2020 • The R&B veteran performs three songs from his latest album for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

Adrianne Lenker: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Adrianne Lenker (Home) Concert

November 18, 2020 • The leader of Big Thief performs five songs from a camper in Joshua Tree for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

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Owen Pallett (Home) Concert

November 17, 2020 • The talented Canadian composer and songwriter creates an ensemble in their bedroom for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

Michael Kiwanuka: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Michael Kiwanuka (Home) Concert

November 16, 2020 • The 2020 Mercury Prize winner performs five songs in a London flat for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

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Time Warps, Dolphins And Baptism: Helga Davis Talks With Lara Downes

November 14, 2020 • The restless creator of music and theatre says the pandemic has opened up new ways to be a storyteller.

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Copland House (Home) Concert

November 13, 2020 • A trio of musicians gather at Aaron Copland's longtime home. Watch them play the iconic American composer's music at his own piano and beside his own writing desk.

Tigran Hamasyan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Tigran Hamasyan (Home) Concert

November 11, 2020 • The award-winning pianist performs three solo songs from his home in Armenia.

Shirley Collins: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Shirley Collins (Home) Concert

November 10, 2020 • British folk singer Shirley Collins is a living legend. Watch her perform five songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

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Mickey Guyton (Home) Concert

November 9, 2020 • Country music's breakout star of 2020 performs three songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert, including "Black Like Me."

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Tiana Major9 (Home) Concert

November 6, 2020 • The ascending R&B talent brings us into her South London home for a four-song quarantine concert.

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Polo G (Home) Concert

November 4, 2020 • The platinum-certified Chicago-born emcee performs three songs on a basketball court for his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Tiny Desk Concerts To Calm Your Mind, Vol. II

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Tiny Desk Concerts To Calm Your Mind, Vol. II

November 3, 2020 • Take a deep breath.

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'In The Act Of Living, You're A Revolutionary': Anthony McGill Talks With Lara Downes

October 31, 2020 • The New York Philharmonic principal clarinetist blows apart the labels he once applied to himself to discover a stream of activism.

Elmo Sings! Watch Him Perform 'It Feels Good (When You Sing a Song)'

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Elmo Sings! Watch Him Perform 'It Feels Good (When You Sing a Song)'

WBGO and Jazz At Lincoln Center

October 30, 2020 • Watch a duet between Elmo and Hoots the Owl on stage with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Be careful not to sprain yourself smiling.

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Sad13 (Home) Concert

October 30, 2020 • Dressed as devils from their own homes, Sadie Dupuis and her virtual band explore the wild textures of her sweet-and-sour pop songs.

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Ty Dolla $ign (Home) Concert

October 28, 2020 • The R&B superstar assembled some frequent collaborators — including Skrillex — for a six-song quarantine concert.

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GroundUP Family Dinner (Home) Concert

October 27, 2020 • Gregory Porter, Brad Mehldau and Chris Potter all appear in this 18-musician Tiny Desk quarantine concert, organized by Snarky Puppy's Michael League.

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Katie Pruitt (Home) Concert

October 26, 2020 • The Nashville singer-songwriter delivers an empowering performance in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.

Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Spillage Village (Home) Concert

October 23, 2020 • Let the Atlanta hip-hop collective take you to church in its Tiny Desk quarantine video.

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Leo Kottke And Mike Gordon (Home) Concert

October 21, 2020 • Phish bassist Mike Gordon and guitarist Leo Kottke perform a magical Tiny Desk quarantine show, with a little help from Phish drummer Jon Fishman.

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Kingfish (Home) Concert

October 20, 2020 • The blues prodigy performs a special Tiny Desk show at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Miss.

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Gracie And Rachel (Home) Concert

October 19, 2020 • The pop-meet-classical duo perform a quarantine concert from their New York City apartment.