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Monday February 28, 2011

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Damien Jurado: Tiny Desk Concert

February 28, 2011 • Jurado has spent the last decade churning out albums of raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, and he's always possessed a seemingly innate gift for capturing the intricacies of human behavior. Watch him perform his songs in the NPR Music office.

Damien Jurado: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday February 21, 2011

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Local Natives: Tiny Desk Concert

February 21, 2011 • The L.A.-based indie-rock band plays buoyant, infectious songs that brim with sunny melodies and three-part vocal harmonies.

Local Natives: Tiny Desk Concert

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Thursday February 17, 2011

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Adele: Tiny Desk Concert

February 17, 2011 • In a stripped-down three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the Grammy-winning U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice and seemingly effortless charisma.

Adele: Tiny Desk Concert

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Wednesday February 16, 2011

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Turtle Island Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

February 16, 2011 • On a dime they can pivot from classical quartet to jazz combo, complete with a rhythm section. Watch the Grammy-winning members of the Turtle Island Quartet swing and groove at the NPR Music offices.

Turtle Island Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

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360-Degree Video: Craig Wedren's Stunning 'Are We'

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All Songs Considered

360-Degree Video: Craig Wedren's Stunning 'Are We'

February 16, 2011 • Craig Wedron teams up with director Tim Nackashi to create a 360-degree interactive video. The existential, dark scenes are soundtracked by his first single from the upcoming full-length album Wand.

Saturday February 12, 2011

All Songs Considered

Video: Kelli Scarr's "Come Back to Me"

February 12, 2011 • Songstress Kelli Scarr tearjerks her way through a video for the new single from her full-length Piece.

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Esperanza Spalding: Tiny Desk Concert

February 12, 2011 • The bassist and vocalist conceived of Chamber Music Society as an intimate experience, a close musical exchange between a small group of friends. If it was intimacy she wanted, she got her wish: Performing three songs in the constraints of Bob Boilen's workspace ensures that all of her supporting players were nice and cozy.

Esperanza Spalding: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday February 7, 2011

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Ivan And Alyosha: Tiny Desk Concert

February 7, 2011 • In preparation for SXSW 2010, we each listened to some 1,300 songs. Among the favorites was "Easy to Love" by Ivan and Alyosha. Watch the band showcase its Beatles-esque harmonies and sweet melodies.

Ivan And Alyosha: Tiny Desk Concert

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Thursday February 3, 2011

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Stars: Tiny Desk Concert

February 3, 2011 • With only Evan Cranley's acoustic guitar for accompaniment, Stars' Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell take two of the fizziest dance-pop tracks on The Five Ghosts (plus 2005's "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead") and transform them into chiming, charming folk songs, performed live at NPR Music.

Stars: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tuesday February 1, 2011

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Richard Thompson: Tiny Desk Concert

February 1, 2011 • Watch the singer, songwriter and guitarist perform music from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at the NPR Music offices.

Richard Thompson: Tiny Desk Concert

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Saturday January 29, 2011

First Watch: Delicate Steve's "Butterfly"

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First Watch: Delicate Steve's "Butterfly"

January 29, 2011 • In the new video for Delicate Steve's "Butterfly," spectacular visions swarm a New Jersey farm while his lush, stringy instrumental fills a sunny day.

Wednesday January 26, 2011

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All Songs Considered

Video: Apex Manor's 'My My Mind'

January 26, 2011 • Apex Manor's Ross Flournoy dons a bloodied hospital gown and cruises down a barren road in a wheelchair with his nurse for the band's new video.

Tuesday January 25, 2011

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All Songs Considered

First Watch: Jonsi Live

January 25, 2011 • All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen shares a video clip from our live concert webcast of Jonsi last fall. Bob says it's one of the few concert videos he's seen that was actually better than being there. See Jonsi, the frontman for Sigur Ros, and his spectacular, visionary performance.

Monday January 24, 2011

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Basia Bulat: Tiny Desk Concert

January 24, 2011 • The sweetly engaging Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums at the NPR Music offices. And, as an added bonus, she trots out a surprise from Poland.

Basia Bulat: Tiny Desk Concert

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Friday January 21, 2011

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Iron And Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

January 21, 2011 • For those who fell in love with Sam Beam's spare solo work, he plays his new full-band material as a solo performer here. Watch Beam show a fresh side of his new songs at the NPR Music offices, and top them off with his devastating 2004 gem "Naked As We Came."

Iron And Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

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