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Saturday October 31, 2020

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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.

Friday October 30, 2020

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: Tiny Desk (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.

Wednesday October 28, 2020

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Ty Dolla $ign: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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

Tuesday October 27, 2020

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GroundUP Family Dinner: Tiny Desk (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.

Monday October 26, 2020

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Katie Pruitt: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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

Friday October 23, 2020

Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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

Wednesday October 21, 2020

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Leo Kottke And Mike Gordon: Tiny Desk (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.

Tuesday October 20, 2020

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Kingfish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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

Monday October 19, 2020

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Gracie And Rachel: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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

Saturday October 17, 2020

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'A Chance Of A Great Spiritual Awakening': Rhiannon Giddens Talks With Lara Downes

October 17, 2020 • Eavesdrop on the forward-thinking pianist as she talks with musical omnivore Rhiannon Giddens, who has just taken over Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road organization.

Friday October 16, 2020

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Ozuna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

October 16, 2020 • Global superstar Ozuna performs five songs in quarantine for Tiny Desk.

Social Music In An Age Of Social Distancing

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Jazz Night In America: Video Episodes And Shorts

Social Music In An Age Of Social Distancing

WBGO and Jazz at Lincoln Center

October 16, 2020 • How is the Philadelphia jazz community responding to the global pandemic? Pianist Orrin Evans and other musicians are taking on the challenge.

Social Music In An Age Of Social Distancing

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Thursday October 15, 2020

Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

October 15, 2020 • Two members of Brazilian musical royalty unite for a special Tiny Desk quarantine performance (and a heck of a view).

Wednesday October 14, 2020

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Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

October 14, 2020 • Colombian actor and singer Carlos Vives has been performing Latin American hits for almost 30 years. His Tiny Desk (home) concert is part of our Hispanic Heritage Month extravaganza.