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Aparna Nancherla's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts Actress and comedian Aparna Nancherla picks her favorites.

Aparna Nancherla's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Leikeli47: Tiny Desk Concert

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Leikeli47

The artist came to the Tiny Desk masked up, as always, the better to catch a glimpse of her soul.

Shamir: Tiny Desk Concert

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Shamir

The singer's disco-infused funk and soul gets stripped down to a lone voice with a guitar, surrounded by an admiring throng of NPR staffers, interns and friends.

Benjamin Clementine: Tiny Desk Concert

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Benjamin Clementine

There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance, recorded live in the NPR Music offices.

John Prine: Tiny Desk Concert

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John Prine

For more than 45 years, the legendary John Prine has written some of the most powerful lyrics in the American music canon. He brings some of his best to this unforgettable Tiny Desk performance.

Raveena: Tiny Desk Concert

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Raveena

"I just want you to know," Raveena told the NPR office, "that in this space that we're in, you're extremely, extremely loved."

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