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Monday August 29, 2011

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Tiny Desk

CALLmeKAT: Tiny Desk Concert

August 29, 2011 • As CALLmeKAT, Katrine Ottosen produces airy, synth-infused pop that pairs melancholy sentiment with sparse melodies. Watch the singer perform a hauntingly beautiful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

CALLmeKAT: Tiny Desk Concert

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Friday August 26, 2011

First Watch: Norah Jones And Tony Bennett 'Speak Low'

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All Songs Considered

First Watch: Norah Jones And Tony Bennett 'Speak Low'

August 26, 2011 • Watch Norah Jones and Tony Bennett perform in the studio together for Bennett's latest record, Duets II. Jones is just one of an eclectic assortment of guests featured on the record. Others include Lady Gaga, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood and Queen Latifah.

Thursday August 25, 2011

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James Vincent McMorrow: Tiny Desk Concert

August 25, 2011 • The Irish songwriter has one of the most arresting voices of any young singer you're likely to hear this year. See McMorrow give an intimate acoustic performance at the NPR Music offices.

James Vincent McMorrow: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday August 22, 2011

First Watch: The Decemberists, 'Calamity Song'

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All Songs Considered

First Watch: The Decemberists, 'Calamity Song'

August 22, 2011 • Watch The Decemberists new video for "Calamity Song" off their latest album, The King is Dead.

Thursday August 18, 2011

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Other Lives: Tiny Desk Concert

August 18, 2011 • The Oklahoma band's droning minor-key hymns were seemingly made for wide-open spaces and big skies. The group brings that spirit to the Tiny Desk for a spacious but intimate performance at the NPR Music offices.

Other Lives: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday August 15, 2011

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Gaby Moreno: Tiny Desk Concert

August 15, 2011 • Moreno's breathtaking voice is passionate and stylistically malleable, as she glides back and forth easily between bossa nova and bluesy rock. Moreno sings three songs from her newest album, Illustrated Songs, at the NPR Music offices.

Gaby Moreno: Tiny Desk Concert

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Friday August 12, 2011

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Paul Jacobs: Tiny Desk Concert

August 12, 2011 • Watch the miraculous hands (and feet) of the Grammy-winning organist in an all-Bach performance.

Paul Jacobs: Tiny Desk Concert

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Wednesday August 10, 2011

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Noah And The Whale: Tiny Desk Concert

August 10, 2011 • A few years ago, Noah and the Whale would have seemed like the last band to bring a drum machine to a Tiny Desk Concert. But here, the London band plugs in — and sweet simplicity still reigns.

Noah And The Whale: Tiny Desk Concert

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Monday August 8, 2011

Ravi Coltrane performs with his quartet, including Luis Perdomo (left) and Drew Gress (on bass) on the Harbor Stage during the Newport Jazz Festival. Erik Jacobs for NPR hide caption

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Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Live At Newport

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August 8, 2011 • Hear a new set of repertoire played at Newport by the tenor saxophonist who blazes his own trail.

Ravi Coltrane Quartet, Live At Newport

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Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Live At Newport

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Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Live At Newport

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August 8, 2011 • Hear the quintet, among the most sought-after players of their generation, play at Newport.

Ambrose Akinmusire Quintet, Live At Newport

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Sunday August 7, 2011

Avishai Cohen's Triveni With Anat Cohen, Live At Newport

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Avishai Cohen's Triveni With Anat Cohen, Live At Newport

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August 7, 2011 • Hear the fervently imaginative trumpeter perform at Newport with his trio and special guests.

Avishai Cohen's Triveni With Anat Cohen, Live At Newport

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Saturday August 6, 2011

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All Songs Considered

First Watch: Sea Of Bees, 'Skinnybone'

August 6, 2011 • Sea of Bees singer Julie Ann Bee premieres the video for "Skinnybone" from the album Song For The Ravens.

Thursday August 4, 2011

Morning Teleportation: Upbeat And Improvisational

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Morning Teleportation: Upbeat And Improvisational

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August 4, 2011 • Listen to the Portland rock ensemble play an unpredictable set for Oregon Public Broadcasting.

"Treble Chair"

Wednesday August 3, 2011

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Tiny Desk

Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk Concert

August 3, 2011 • Maybe it's the quiver in her voice or the poetry in her spare writing, but there's a magnetic pull that draws fans into the songs and stories of Amanda Shires. Watch the singer and fiddler bring her charming music to the NPR Music offices.

Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk Concert

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Thursday July 28, 2011

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They Might Be Giants: Tiny Desk Concert

July 28, 2011 • A glance into the crowd assembled for the show in the NPR Music offices reveals just how far-reaching They Might Be Giants' appeal has become. Watch the band perform two of its brand-new songs, as well as "Fingertips," a classic 1992 chestnut.

They Might Be Giants: Tiny Desk Concert

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