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Tuesday December 27, 2011

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Tiny Desk

Maria Volonte: Tiny Desk Concert

December 27, 2011 • Argentine singer Maria Volonte's powerful, refreshing interpretation of tango is fully capable of transplanting itself into folk, Latin blues or the traditional music of Peru, Uruguay and Brazil. With its mature sensuality, her music is filled with a potent brew of nostalgia and melancholy.

Maria Volonte: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tuesday December 20, 2011

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The Music Tapes: Tiny Desk Concert

December 20, 2011 • Somewhere inside Julian Koster lives a boy full of wonder and imagination. Performing with his band The Music Tapes, he plays a holiday set complete with bowed banjos, singing saws and tape machines.

The Music Tapes: Tiny Desk Concert

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Friday December 16, 2011

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Gem Club: Tiny Desk Concert

December 16, 2011 • Maybe you couldn't hear a pin drop when Gem Club played, but you could hear the click of a keyboard.

Gem Club: Tiny Desk Concert

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Thursday December 15, 2011

Eleanor Friedberger: Bouncing Between Flavors

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Eleanor Friedberger: Bouncing Between Flavors

OPB

December 15, 2011 • In support of her lovely solo debut, the Fiery Furnaces frontwoman performs live at opbmusic.

"My Mistakes"

3:39

Wednesday December 14, 2011

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KCRW Presents: Little Dragon

KCRW

December 14, 2011 • Led the charismatic and soulful Yukimi Nagano, the Swedish dance-pop band has developed a strong following in the U.S., especially L.A. and New York. Watch as the band performs songs from its new album, Ritual Union, in front of a live audience at KCRW.

KCRW Presents: Little Dragon

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Monday December 12, 2011

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I Wayne: Tiny Desk Concert

December 12, 2011 • The reggae star said little between his van and the NPR Music offices. But as soon as the cameras started rolling, he came to life right on cue, showcasing his smooth voice and vibrant energy.

I Wayne: Tiny Desk Concert

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Wednesday December 7, 2011

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The Checkout: Live

Seamus Blake Quartet: Live In Concert

WBGO

December 7, 2011 • The tenor saxophonist, one of the top improvisers working today, leads a band at his alma mater.

Listen Now: Seamus Blake Quartet In Concert

1:09:23

Thursday December 1, 2011

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Tiny Desk

tUnE-yArDs: Tiny Desk Concert

December 1, 2011 • With loop pedals and an irrepressible voice, tUnE-yArDs' Merrill Garbus makes powerful and danceable songs that spring to life before your eyes. Watch Garbus perform three buoyant songs from this year's stunning w h o k i l l.

tUnE-yArDs: Tiny Desk Concert

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Wednesday November 30, 2011

Mito Habe-Evans

Live in Concert

Zola Jesus In Concert

November 30, 2011 • Hear the band recorded live from (Le) Poisson Rouge from New York City.

Zola Jesus In Concert

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Tuesday November 29, 2011

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Other Lives: Strange And Epic Beauty

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November 29, 2011 • The minimalist patterns of Philip Glass and Ennio Morricone's enigmatic Spaghetti Western moods infuse this Oklahoma band's inventive compositions.

"Tamer Animals"

4:23

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Live in Concert

Bombino In Concert

November 29, 2011 • The blazing guitar phenomenon from Niger played live at New York's (Le) Poisson Rouge.

Saturday November 26, 2011

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Tiny Desk

Gabriel Kahane: Tiny Desk Concert

November 26, 2011 • Hear the agile musician's rigorously crafted songs, which fall somewhere between classical and pop.

Gabriel Kahane: Tiny Desk Concert

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Wednesday November 23, 2011

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Tiny Desk

Hospital Ships: Tiny Desk Concert

November 23, 2011 • Lonely Twin's poppy folk songs and brash rockers are packed with instrumental flourishes and feedback. But in this stripped-down set, Jordan Geiger's beautiful, crushing songs pack an emotional punch.

Hospital Ships: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday November 21, 2011

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Tiny Desk

Joe Henry: Tiny Desk Concert

November 21, 2011 • Henry's new Reverie reflects his fearlessly easygoing style, so asking him to sing in a crowded office never felt like an imposition.

Joe Henry: Tiny Desk Concert

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Thursday November 17, 2011

Christian Scott Quintet: Live In Concert

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The Checkout: Live

Christian Scott Quintet: Live In Concert

WBGO

November 17, 2011 • The modern jazz star returns to his alma mater, band in tow, for a live concert webcast.

Listen Now: Christian Scott Quintet In Concert

1:06:10