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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.

Christian McBride's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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Christian McBride's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, here's a playlist of favorites from Grammy Award-winning bassist, composer, educator, broadcaster and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride.

Kirk Franklin's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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Kirk Franklin's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

As part of our Black History Month celebration, we asked the Grammy-winning gospel singer to tell us about his favorite performances.

Alexis Nikole Nelson's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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Alexis Nikole Nelson's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

The wild food educator known as Black Forager is a big fan of Tiny Desk concerts. Her favorite performances include Run The Jewels, Mitski and more.

Issa Rae's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

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Issa Rae's favorite Tiny Desk concerts

Insecure creator and actor Issa Rae picks her favorite Tiny Desks by artists whose music has been featured on the hit TV show.

Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

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Tiny Desk Playlist: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month

Native American artists have brought an incredibly diverse array of sounds and styles to the Tiny Desk, representing just a slice of the breadth and beauty of Indigenous art.

Nick Offerman's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

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Nick Offerman's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Humorist and actor Nick Offerman shares his favorites, including John Prine, Gaby Moreno and more.

Linda Diaz's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

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Linda Diaz's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

The 2020 Tiny Desk Contest winner shares her favorites, including one performance that features Diaz herself on background vocals.

Nik Dodani's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

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Nik Dodani's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Reggie Watts' Tiny Desk makes Nik Dodani's stomach tingle with smiles.

David Duchovny's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

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David Duchovny's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

The actor and musician shares his favorite Tiny Desk concerts.

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