Padma Lakshmi's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts Padma Lakshmi's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Padma Lakshmi's 5 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

Lizzo plays a Tiny Desk Concert on May 21, 2019 (Claire Harbage/NPR). Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption

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Lizzo

Backed by a band assembled just for this occasion, the breakthrough pop icon performs three joyfully showy songs from Cuz I Love You.

Jamila Woods performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 14, 2017 (Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR). Jennifer Kerrigan/NPR hide caption

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Jamila Woods

In three songs celebrating black ancestry and self-love, Woods demonstrated just how adept she is at creating songs rich with philosophical meaning that also move and groove.

H.E.R. performs a Tiny Desk Concert on Nov. 8, 2018. Cameron Pollack/NPR hide caption

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H.E.R.

The singer stuns in her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, showcasing not only her vocal mastery, but her skills as a captivating multi-instrumentalist.

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Billie Eilish (Home) Concert

Billie Eilish used some of her signature video magic to perform in front of the Tiny Desk from the comfort of her own home.