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Friday January 31, 2020

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Rising Appalachia: Tiny Desk Concert

January 31, 2020 • The Atlanta-based band came to NPR in a van packed with a bodhrán (Irish drum), an ngoni (West African harp) a huge gourd, a cello, a baritone guitar and more.

Wednesday January 29, 2020

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Jimmy Eat World: Tiny Desk Concert

January 29, 2020 • Jimmy Eat World showed up to the NPR Music office all smiles and no guitars. They borrowed a couple acoustics, a gong and a tambourine for a heartfelt set that included "The Middle."

Monday January 27, 2020

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Koffee: Tiny Desk Concert

January 27, 2020 • The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.

Friday January 24, 2020

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J.S. Ondara: Tiny Desk Concert

January 24, 2020 • After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway.

Wednesday January 22, 2020

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Max Richter: Tiny Desk Concert

January 22, 2020 • The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.

Tuesday January 21, 2020

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Wale: Tiny Desk Concert

January 21, 2020 • The Washington D.C. rapper gives a charismatic performance full of humor, heart and plenty grooves, for the Tiny Desk Fest.

Friday January 17, 2020

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Yola: Tiny Desk Concert

January 17, 2020 • The singer who once sang for Massive Attack and sampled by Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers, is front-and-center at the Tiny Desk.

Wednesday January 15, 2020

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Joyce DiDonato: Tiny Desk Concert

January 15, 2020 • Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble.

Monday January 13, 2020

Jordan Rakei performs during Tiny Desk on Nov. 15 2019. (Photo by Mhari Shaw/NPR) Mhari Shaw/NPR hide caption

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Jordan Rakei: Tiny Desk Concert

January 13, 2020 • Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.

Friday January 10, 2020

Mac Miller's First Posthumous Single Is 'Good News'

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Mac Miller's First Posthumous Single Is 'Good News'

January 10, 2020 • The rapper was in the midst of completing the second in a two-album concept at the time of his death in 2018. Producer Jon Brion resolved to finish what they'd started.

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Brownout: Tiny Desk Concert

January 10, 2020 • The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.

Wednesday January 8, 2020

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Bridget Kibbey: Tiny Desk Concert

January 8, 2020 • The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir.

Friday January 3, 2020

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Daniel Norgren: Tiny Desk Concert

January 3, 2020 • The Swedish singer sways and writhes as he and his band create a dream state calming enough to slow the day's hectic pace to a crawl. Take a seat on a comfy couch and have a listen.

Tuesday December 31, 2019

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Spanglish Fly: Tiny Desk Concert

December 31, 2019 • Spanglish Fly is one of the pioneers of the boogaloo revival scene happening on the East Coast. For about sixteen minutes, they turned the NPR Music offices into the hottest Latin dance club in D.C.

Friday December 27, 2019

Bob Boilen's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts Of 2019

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Bob Boilen's Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts Of 2019

December 27, 2019 • The man behind the desk (when musicians aren't playing, anyway) shares his favorite performances of the year, which include a mix of old favorites, up-and-coming discoveries and a few surprises.