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Intimate concerts, recorded live at NPR Music headquarters
Philip Selway: Tiny Desk Concert

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Philip Selway

The Radiohead drummer performs three songs with a mix of deep warmth and wry, self-effacing modesty.

Aja Monet: Tiny Desk Concert

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Aja Monet

The Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry.

Sampha: Tiny Desk Concert

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Sampha

The artist returns to the Tiny Desk for a full circle moment of a performance.

Tomorrow X Together: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tomorrow X Together

The standout group of K-pop's fourth generation is in their element in this Tiny Desk Korea performance.

William Prince: Tiny Desk Concert

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William Prince

The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.

Shucked: Tiny Desk Concert

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Shucked

Songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally take us on a musical journey from Nashville to Broadway with their musical, Shucked.

PJ Harvey: Tiny Desk Concert

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PJ Harvey

In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.

Marta Pereira da Costa: Tiny Desk Concert

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Marta Pereira da Costa

The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.

Hayden Pedigo: Tiny Desk Concert

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Hayden Pedigo

At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.

Noname: Tiny Desk Concert

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Noname

The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.

Samia: Tiny Desk Concert

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Samia

Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.

Emerson String Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

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Emerson String Quartet

In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.

Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher: Tiny Desk Concert

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Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher

In our very first tap dancing Tiny Desk, the artists created an experience so unexpectedly fresh and suffused with joy, it moved some to tears and others to cheer for more.

Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk Concert

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Arlo Parks

The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.

Shakti: Tiny Desk Concert

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Shakti

The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC: Tiny Desk Concert

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Nile Rodgers & CHIC

As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.

Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman: Tiny Desk Concert

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Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman

The two artists perform a set of music full of yearning, joy and history.

Jordan Ward: Tiny Desk Concert

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Jordan Ward

The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.

Maluma: Tiny Desk Concert

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Maluma

The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.

Smokey Robinson: Tiny Desk Concert

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Smokey Robinson

If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.

Becky G: Tiny Desk Concert

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Becky G

The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.

Ivy Queen: Tiny Desk Concert

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Ivy Queen

"La Caballota" herself gives a performance for the girls.

Caroline Polachek: Tiny Desk Concert

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Caroline Polachek

Haters may say it's AutoTune, but when Caroline Polachek sings live, it's clear that the impressive range and control you're hearing is all her.

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