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Thandiswa Mazwai: Tiny Desk x globalFEST 2024

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Thandiswa Mazwai: Tiny Desk x globalFEST 2024

April 1, 2024 • One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.

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Noura Mint Seymali: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 30, 2023 • Noura Mint Seymali conjures a full blown sandstorm of hypnotic grooves, melding traditional Mauritanian instruments within an electrified psychedelic rock band.

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Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST

January 30, 2023 • Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda is a pairing composed entirely of women artists.

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Justin Adams and Mauro Durante: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 30, 2023 • Justin Adams & Mauro Durante's music moves from serene minimalism to wild catharsis.

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Taraf de Caliu: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 30, 2023 • Taraf de Caliu are the last generation of "lăutari" that carry on this authentic traditional music from southern Romania, the music that defined them as one of the best gypsy bands in the world.

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Moonlight Benjamin: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 29, 2023 • Moonlight Benjamin describes her music as a blend of vodou and rock and roll.

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Bia Ferreira: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 29, 2023 • Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and activist. Her music discusses topics such as feminism, anti-racism and homophobia.

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Septeto Santiaguero: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 29, 2023 • The group preserves and pays homage to one of Cuba's most important musical forms, with a vitality demonstrating that the septeto tradition is still fresh and alive in Santiago de Cuba today.

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Cui Jian: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 28, 2023 • The former leader of Chinese rock band Ado, Jian's solo music is continually embraced by new generations.

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Dakh Daughters: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023

January 28, 2023 • Dakh Daughters create an atmosphere of a French saloon, where Mireille Mathieu befriends Marilyn Manson.

Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Taraf de Caliu, Noura Mint Seymali and more

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Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Taraf de Caliu, Noura Mint Seymali and more

January 26, 2023 • For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Septeto Santiaguero, Bia Ferreira, Moonlight Benjamin

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Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Septeto Santiaguero, Bia Ferreira, Moonlight Benjamin

January 25, 2023 • For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023: Dakh Daughters, Khadija El Warzazia, Cui Jian

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Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023: Dakh Daughters, Khadija El Warzazia, Cui Jian

January 24, 2023 • For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.

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Tufan Derince: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 29, 2022 • Ever heard the elektro bağlama? You're about to, in this electronic update on Turkish folk music.

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Kiran Ahluwalia: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 29, 2022 • Indian tradition meets blues, rock and jazz in this brilliant globalFEST performance.

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Al Bilali Soudan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 29, 2022 • The Timbuktu group bring Tamasheq music from their living room to yours.

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Son Rompe Pera: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 28, 2022 • Skater vibes, literally. Watch the Mexico City band perform its blend of garage, marimba and cumbia.

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Northern Cree: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 28, 2022 • The Canadian powwow and round dance act perform a meditative set for globalFEST.

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Kombilesa Mí: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 28, 2022 • Hailing from the first free Black town in the Americas, Kombilesa Mí fuses the traditional sounds of Colombia with urban pop.

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ADG7: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 27, 2022 • What happens when a pop band takes inspiration from Korea's sacred, shamanic ritual music? Watch to find out.

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Bedouin Burger: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 27, 2022 • The Middle Eastern duo's music marries traditional Arab sounds of magam, religious songs of ancient Syria, jazz, and slick pop hooks.

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Suistamon Sähkö: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

January 27, 2022 • You simply have to watch this band to believe it — especially the transfixing accordion.