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Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Black Music Month

Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear: Tiny Desk Concert
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Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear

The mother-son duo's songs are memorable and singable even days after you hear them. This short set is a perfect introduction to a one-of-a-kind duo.

Saba: Tiny Desk Concert

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Saba

Before embarking on a tour of Australia and Asia, the Chicago native brought the squad that helped make Care For Me one of 2018's best — along with a very special guest.

Tobe Nwigwe: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tobe Nwigwe

The Houston-based rapper's mindful words are like a life hack for anyone seeking guidance, with pleas to look past inherent hardships and evil and to stay focused on life's ultimate prizes.

Avery*Sunshine: Tiny Desk Concert
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Avery*Sunshine

The gospel-trained singer showcased why she counts Aretha Franklin and Smokey Robinson as fans.

Leslie Odom Jr.: Tiny Desk Concert

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Leslie Odom Jr.

The Tony- and Grammy-winning singer, actor, author and Hamilton star performs three songs from Mr, his genre-bending new solo album.

Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Chloe x Halle (Home) Concert

The most exciting sister act in contemporary pop performs five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.

The Bots: Tiny Desk Concert
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The Bots

A Jimi Hendrix influence informs The Bots' bluesy moments, both in the guitar and in Mikaiah Lei's voice. There's also a great rock-duo punch that recalls The White Stripes or JEFF The Brotherhood.

Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Spillage Village (Home) Concert

Let the Atlanta hip-hop collective take you to church in its Tiny Desk quarantine video.

SiR: Tiny Desk Concert

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SiR

The R&B singer from Inglewood, CA made his performance a family affair, dedicating it to his late godson, with his mother and older brother on backup vocals.

GIVĒON's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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GIVĒON's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

As part of our Black Music Month celebration, we asked the R&B singer GIVĒON to tell us about his favorite Tiny Desk performances.

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