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Seasons: 18
Total Episodes: 1659
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Status: Returning Series
First Air Date: Apr 22, 2008
Recent Air Date: May 9, 2025
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Original Language: English
Age Rating: NR
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Episodes
Episode 1
03 January 2020 - Daniel Norgren
The Swedish singer sways and writhes as he and his band create a dream state calming enough to slow the day's hectic pace to a crawl. Take a seat on a comfy couch and have a listen.
Episode 2
08 January 2020 - Bridget Kibbey
The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir.
Episode 3
10 January 2020 - Brownout
The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 4
13 January 2020 - Jordan Rakei
Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk.
Episode 5
15 January 2020 - Joyce DiDonato
Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble.
Episode 6
17 January 2020 - Yola
The singer who once sang for Massive Attack and sampled by Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers, is front-and-center at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 7
22 January 2020 - Max Richter
The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears.
Episode 8
24 January 2020 - J.S. Ondara
After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway
Episode 9
27 January 2020 - Koffee
The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category.
Episode 10
29 January 2020 - Jimmy Eat World
Jimmy Eat World showed up to the NPR Music office all smiles and no guitars. They borrowed a couple acoustics, a gong and a tambourine for a heartfelt set that included "The Middle."
Episode 11
31 January 2020 - Rising Appalachia
The Atlanta-based band came to NPR in a van packed with a bodhrán (Irish drum), an ngoni (West African harp) a huge gourd, a cello, a baritone guitar and more.
Episode 12
03 February 2020 - SiR
The R&B singer from Inglewood, CA made his performance a family affair, dedicating it to his late godson, with his mother and older brother on backup vocals.
Episode 13
05 February 2020 - Another Sky
The strength of this London band is matching message with music. There's intensity and clear intention in their use of rock as an art.
Episode 14
07 February 2020 - Jonathan Scales Fourchestra
Here's a first: Steelpans at the Tiny Desk. It's true. Nearly a thousand performances into the series and the instrument has never been featured, until now.
Episode 15
10 February 2020 - Baby Rose
At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery.
Episode 16
12 February 2020 - Mount Eerie with Julie Doiron
Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars.
Episode 17
14 February 2020 - Laura Stevenson
Backed by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended.
Episode 18
18 February 2020 - Snoh Aalegra
The Iranian-Swedish singer draws her musical cues from Brandy and Sade while racking up a list of collaborators such as Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and, most recently, Pharrell Williams.
Episode 19
20 February 2020 - Elisapie
The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars.
Episode 20
21 February 2020 - Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Chris Dave, your favorite musician's favorite drummer, takes listeners on a journey through a virtual record store, picking up different genres along the way and putting them in your bag.
Episode 21
24 February 2020 - Jenny Lewis
A consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire.
Episode 22
26 February 2020 - Indigo Sparke
The Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper.
Episode 23
28 February 2020 - Cimafunk
The band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 24
02 March 2020 - Bob Weir and Wolf Bros
Weir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple."
Episode 25
03 March 2020 - Mellotron Variations
Robby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery.
Episode 26
04 March 2020 - Terri Lyne Carrington + Social Science
The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set.
Episode 27
06 March 2020 - Taimane
Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland.
Episode 28
09 March 2020 - Coldplay
A nine-piece choir joins the band for an inspired reworking of four Coldplay songs — and a surprise cover of Prince's "1999."
Episode 29
11 March 2020 - Kirill Gerstein
Watch the award-winning pianist play a hit by Chopin, a premiere by Thomas Adès and a cherished song by Gershwin dressed in a virtuosic arrangement.
Episode 30
13 March 2020 - Chika
The 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón.
Episode 31
16 March 2020 - Harry Styles
The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line.
Episode 32
18 March 2020 - Rex Orange County
Watch the low-key British pop star perform "Sunflower," "Loving Is Easy" and more at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 33
20 March 2020 - Arthur Moon
The New York band (yes, band) is reminiscent of Talking Heads, Laurie Anderson and Dirty Projectors. Watch the five-piece play three songs at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 34
23 March 2020 - The Black Crowes
Chris and Rich Robinson revisit songs from their debut album, Shake Your Money Maker.
Episode 35
24 March 2020 - Soccer Mommy: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The New Normal includes some Tiny Desk concerts without the Tiny Desk. Sophie Allison, aka Soccer Mommy, performed a short set while quarantining in her Nashville home during the coronavirus crisis.
Episode 36
26 March 2020 - Margo Price: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of Nashville's most talented couples took to their attic for a three-song set, including an unrecorded song that speaks to what so many of us our feeling right now.
Episode 37
27 March 2020 - Tarriona 'Tank' Ball (Home) Concert
"Don't go out to the cookout." The leader of Tank and the Bangas spreads pure joy from her living room in New Orleans.
Episode 38
30 March 2020 - Allen Stone
The soul singer demonstrated a commitment to the Tiny Desk that we rarely, if ever, see.
Episode 39
01 April 2020 - Michael McDonald: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
No joke: The Doobie Brother took to his studio to record a special quarantine concert for Tiny Desk fans.
Episode 40
03 April 2020 - Jesca Hoop
Jesca Hoop last appeared at the Tiny Desk as a duet with Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) in the spring of 2016. They sang songs from their collaborative record Love Letters For Fire. This time around, Jesca Hoop came to the Tiny Desk with just her guitars, her lovely voice, and brilliant poetic songs.
Episode 41
04 April 2020 - Ben Gibbard Pays Tribute to Adam Schlesinger: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Death Cab For Cutie frontman performs a new song and pays tribute to Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger in this quarantine concert.
Episode 42
06 April 2020 - The Lumineers
Ho hey! Look who turned up at the Tiny Desk. Watch The Lumineers play a four-song set for the smallest crowd in ages.
Episode 43
08 April 2020 - King Princess: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From her "quarantine shed" in Hawaii, King Princess performs three songs from Cheap Queen in ways we never would have imagined.
Episode 44
09 April 2020 - The Roots' Black Thought: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch one of the greatest emcees in hip-hop history perform three new songs in quarantine.
Episode 45
11 April 2020 - Tribute to John Prine, feat. Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, more
From Margo Price to Nathaniel Rateliff, watch five artists perform their favorite John Prine tunes from their homes (and bathtubs) in honor of one of the greatest songwriters of any generation.
Episode 46
13 April 2020 - Tōth
Alex Toth, who played the Tiny Desk back in 2015 as a member of Rubblebucket returns front and center with his own band, Tōth.
Episode 47
14 April 2020 - Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From Kevin Morby's tiny desk in Kansas City, Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee duet.
Episode 48
15 April 2020 - Angelica Garcia
With a great deal of "Salva-Mex-American" pride, Angelica Garcia performs three songs from her album, Cha Cha Palace at the Tiny Des
Episode 49
16 April 2020 - Laura Marling: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Laura Marling delivers an intimate performance of songs from her just-released record Song For Our Daughter in her living room
Episode 50
17 April 2020 - Lang Lang (Home) Concert
Watch the superstar pianist at home in Shanghai, China, play a soothing Chopin Nocturne and Bach you can dance t
Episode 51
20 April 2020 - The Free Nationals And Anderson .Paak
The Free Nationals and Anderson .Paak make their triumphant return to the Tiny Desk along with some other special guests.
Episode 52
22 April 2020 - Nick Hakim: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Nick Hakim premieres new music from a dark corner of his bedroom in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Episode 53
23 April 2020 - The Pop Ups (Home) Concert
For "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," The Pop Ups save the earth from an asteroid, explain sound waves through a sing-a-long and a keytar, and encourage us all to invent and create.
Episode 54
24 April 2020 - Fogerty's Factory - John Fogerty + Family: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
John Fogerty plays three Creedence Clearwater Revival classics with some help from his family for his Tiny Desk home concert.
Episode 55
27 April 2020 - Mahan Esfahani
The harpsichord is alive and well. Watch Mahan Esfahani give the first solo harpsichord recital at the Tiny Desk, playing music that spans over 250 years.
Episode 56
28 April 2020 - Rodrigo y Gabriela: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Rodrigo y Gabriela play a relaxed Tiny Desk home concert from their studio in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
Episode 57
29 April 2020 - Daughter of Swords
Alexandra Sauser-Monnig returns to the Tiny Desk with her band Daughter of Swords, showcasing new music as well as songs from 2019's gorgeous Dawnbreaker album.
Episode 58
30 April 2020 - Jeru the Damaja: Tiny Desk Home Concert
Jeru The Damaja, the '90s emcee, shares a medley of classics for his Tiny Desk home concert.
Episode 59
01 May 2020 - Buck Curran: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The American guitarist met Adele Pappalardo years ago while touring Italy. They perform droning psych-folk songs together from their Bergamo home.
Episode 60
04 May 2020 - Jon Batiste
Jon Batiste premieres new songs and takes us through some of the many sides of his rich musical history at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 61
05 May 2020 - Lianne La Havas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Lianne La Havas plays a Tiny Desk from her cozy London space. Her set includes two songs from her upcoming, self-titled album
Episode 62
07 May 2020 - MILCK: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
MILCK performs two recent singles, along with an unreleased track in a deeply moving Tiny Desk set from her home in Los Angeles.
Episode 63
08 May 2020 - Braxton Cook: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Braxton Cook has supported artists at the Tiny Desk on three separate occasions. This time around, he takes center seat, so to speak, from the comfort of his sunny New Jersey home.
Episode 64
11 May 2020 - Augustin Hadelich
Grammy-winning fiddler Augustin Hadelich brings one of the finest violins in the world to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 65
13 May 2020 - Frances Quinlan
The frontwoman of the indie-rock band Hop Along made her second appearance at the Tiny Desk, this time performing songs from her debut solo album.
Episode 66
14 May 2020 - Ashley McBryde: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The country singer performed four songs from her latest album, Never Will, including one of our top 25 songs of 2019.
Episode 67
15 May 2020 - Alex Isley: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The R&B singer, whose music appeared on Season 4 of Insecure, performs four songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 68
16 May 2020 - Raul Midón: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The jazz singer and guitarist has multiple Grammy nominations to his name. He performed five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 69
18 May 2020 - Lankum
The award-winning Irish quartet performs three songs from its latest album, The Livelong Day, at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 70
21 May 2020 - Sylvan Esso (Home) Concert
Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn perform three songs from their couch for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 71
22 May 2020 - Buddy and Kent Jamz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The two rappers perform tracks from their joint mixtape Janktape Vol. 1 for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 72
23 May 2020 - Clem Snide with Scott Avett: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Clem Snide and Scott Avett play spiritually searching songs from Forever Just Beyond while maintaining social distancing for their Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Episode 73
27 May 2020 - Wire
More than 40 years after forming, the British post-punk pioneers finally visited the Tiny Desk.
Episode 74
28 May 2020 - Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the Americana star perform four songs in quarantine from her home in Ireland.
Episode 75
29 May 2020 - D Smoke: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch D Smoke perform a riveting Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Episode 76
30 May 2020 - Lara Downes (Home) Concert
Watch the pianist reimagine old spirituals and songs of freedom that continue to resonate in new ways.
Episode 77
01 June 2020 - Hadestown
The cast and musicians of the hit Broadway musical Hadestown pack into the Tiny Desk for a truly glorious performance of its greatest songs.
Episode 78
04 June 2020 - Sa-Roc: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Washington D.C. rapper and Rhymesayers signee debuts two songs from her upcoming album, The Sharecropper's Daughter.
Episode 79
10 June 2020 - Baby Rose: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of our favorite new artists of 2019 shares a new song as part of her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 80
11 June 2020 - KIRBY: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
You've heard this Mississippi songwriter multiple times on HBO's Insecure this season. Now watch her perform live as part of our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 81
12 June 2020 - PJ (Home) Concert
The Los Angeles songwriter shines on the soundtrack of HBO's Insecure. Watch her perform three songs as part of our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 82
15 June 2020 - Alicia Keys
The pop superstar premiered a new song, "Gramercy Park," and revisited a classic during her Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 83
17 June 2020 - HAIM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Although sisters Este, Danielle and Alana are self-quarantining in separate residences, their Tiny Desk set from home is a reminder that California is a state of mind.
Episode 84
18 June 2020 - Little Dragon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Swedish funk foursome perform songs from its latest album, New Me, Same Us, plus an old favorite for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 85
19 June 2020 - Benny the Butcher: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Benny The Butcher, one third of Griselda, performs a short set in his living room, with help from BSF labelmates Rick Hyde and Heem.
Episode 86
21 June 2020 - Hamilton Leithauser & Family (Home) Concert
The Walkmen frontman gathers his children and a few haystacks for a special Father's Day edition of Tiny Desk.
Episode 87
22 June 2020 - Sudan Archives
Sudan Archives draws inspiration from Irish and African traditional music. Watch her channel both in this Tiny Desk concert.
Episode 88
24 June 2020 - Madame Gandhi: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the drummer and activist perform three songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 89
25 June 2020 - M. Ward: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The acclaimed guitarist (and masculine half of She & Him) performed seven songs in his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 90
26 June 2020 - BEAM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Miami-based reggae singer brings a green screen to his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 91
30 June 2020 - Coreyah: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Seoul-based sextet performs music that blends Korean traditional music with modern sounds.
Episode 92
01 July 2020 - Malawi Mouse Boys: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This Southeast African band deserves your attention. Watch a very special remote Tiny Desk concert.
Episode 93
02 July 2020 - Fabiano Do Nascimento: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Brazilian-born guitarist performs a peace-inducing concert from his home in Los Angeles.
Episode 94
03 July 2020 - Trupa Trupa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Polish rock band performed a Tiny Desk quarantine concert in Gdańsk basement.
Episode 95
06 July 2020 - Dirty Projectors: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The indie rock band performs four songs while quarantining in five separate homes.
Episode 96
07 July 2020 - Chicano Batman: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Alt.Latino favorite comes together virtually to perform a handful of songs from the band's latest album, Invisible People.
Episode 97
08 July 2020 - Roddy Ricch: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The chart-topping rapper and songwriter performs a Tiny Desk quarantine concert at West Coast Customs in Los Angeles.
Episode 98
09 July 2020 - Jacob Collier: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch four different Jacob Colliers perform simultaneously in the same studio in this unprecedented Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 99
13 July 2020 - Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This Tiny Desk quarantine concert features a guest appearance from guitarist John Mayer.
Episode 100
14 July 2020 - Benny Sings: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Dutch singer brings us into his home studio for this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 101
15 July 2020 - Diana Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The singer-songwriter channels Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette and The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan in her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 102
20 July 2020 - Lenny Kravitz: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The bohemian rock icon performs a Tiny Desk quarantine concert from his home in the Bahamas.
Episode 103
21 July 2020 - Tom Adams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The singer and songwriter plays four new songs from his home in Cornwall, accompanied by a modular synthesizer and fronted by Adams' gifted falsetto.
Episode 104
22 July 2020 - Nilüfer Yanya: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
After performing for us last year, Nilüfer Yanya rejoins the Tiny Desk team from afar, performing three works from her last album and debuting a new song.
Episode 105
27 July 2020 - Lucinda Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Lucinda Williams and her guitar mate, Stuart Mathis, set up shop for a Tiny Desk home concert at Thirty Tigers' headquarters in Nashville.
Episode 106
28 July 2020 - Thao Nguyen: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Thao is joined by two cellists in this remarkable set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 107
29 July 2020 - Lyric Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Boston-born, Los Angeles-based rapper does it all in this performance for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 108
03 August 2020 - John Legend: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This four-song set for Tiny Desk's quarantine series is utter joy.
Episode 109
04 August 2020 - Kate Davis: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of our favorite indie rock lyricists performs a four-song concert for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 110
05 August 2020 - Melanie Faye: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Melanie Faye stole the show during Masego's Tiny Desk concert, so we invited her to perform her own quarantine concert.
Episode 111
10 August 2020 - Moses Sumney: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The singer-songwriter performed music from his new album, græ, from his home in North Carolina.
Episode 112
11 August 2020 - Becca Mancari: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Nashville-based rock musician recorded a five-song set for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 113
12 August 2020 - Víkingur Ólafsson: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the rising young pianist, in a final performance from his Berlin home, make the case for two seemingly disparate French composers born nearly 200 years apart.
Episode 114
13 August 2020 - Flatbush Zombies: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the hip-hop group perform a stripped-down set from a house in Los Angeles for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Episode 115
17 August 2020 - Norah Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The platinum-selling, low-key superstar performs a solo set at her piano for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Episode 116
18 August 2020 - Buscabulla: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
This Tiny Desk quarantine concert takes place in a large car, looking out on the Caribbean Sea.
Episode 117
19 August 2020 - Lila Iké: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The rising reggae star performs a four-song Tiny Desk quarantine concert from Jamaica.
Episode 118
20 August 2020 - Courtney Marie Andrews: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of the shining lights of Americana music recorded a Tiny Desk concert at her home in Nashville.
Episode 119
24 August 2020 - Tame Impala: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Kevin Parker brings his "Tame Impala Soundsystem" to life in a Tiny Desk from Australia.
Episode 120
25 August 2020 - Yola: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The soulful British singer invites us into her temporary backyard in Nashville for a Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 121
26 August 2020 - Billie Eilish: Tiny Desk (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.
Episode 122
31 August 2020 - Tiwa Savage: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
To mark the release of her newest album, Tiwa Savage and her band, The Alternative Sound, returned to Lagos for a lovely set in a beautiful setting.
Episode 123
01 September 2020 - Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer And Chris Thile (Home) Concert
The quartet, known colloquially as Goat Rodeo, jammed out from four different homes in this Tiny Desk quarantine performance.
Episode 124
02 September 2020 - Anat Cohen & Marcello Gonçalves: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Israeli clarinetist and Brazilian guitarist recorded this Tiny Desk quarantine performance in Rio de Janeiro.
Episode 125
03 September 2020 - Burt Bacharach & Daniel Tashian: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Burt Bacharach, one of pop's historic melody makers, is still performing at age 92, as you'll see in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert with lyricist Daniel Tashian.
Episode 126
08 September 2020 - Protoje: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The reggae star performs a four-song set from the hills outside Kingston.
Episode 127
09 September 2020 - Bill Callahan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Bill Callahan has a deep pocket of stories to tell. Standing outside his home, he performs a few of them with guitarist Matt Kinsey and trumpet player Derek Phelps.
Episode 128
10 September 2020 - Phoebe Bridgers: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Phoebe Bridgers performs her Tiny Desk quarantine concert in a virtual Oval Office, with help of dozens of fans.
Episode 129
14 September 2020 - Declan McKenna (Home) Concert
The 21-year-old McKenna performs a four-song quarantine concert with a full band.
Episode 130
15 September 2020 - Arlo Parks: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the young London pop artist perform four songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 131
16 September 2020 - Nubya Garcia (Home) Concert
One of the British jazz scene's rising stars performs a quarantine concert on the River Thames.
Episode 132
21 September 2020 - BTS: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The most popular band in the world performs three songs with a live band for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Episode 133
22 September 2020 - Oddisee: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The rapper convened a live band for his five-song Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 134
23 September 2020 - Conway the Machine: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Griselda MC takes over a Queens diner to perform a quarantine concert for Tiny Desk.
Episode 135
24 September 2020 - Brandy Clark: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Nashville songwriter performs four songs from her picturesque loft apartment, including fan favorite "Hold My Hand."
Episode 136
28 September 2020 - Bright Eyes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Conor Oberst, Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott perform songs from their latest album, Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was, for our quarantine series.
Episode 137
29 September 2020 - The Good Ones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Rwandan duo perform a concert from a hilltop farm for one of our tiniest Tiny Desks.
Episode 138
30 September 2020 - Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Americana's most famous couple perform a Tiny Desk quarantine set in their barn, backed by gorgeous stain-glassed windows.
Episode 139
01 October 2020 - Jhené Aiko: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
One of R&B's biggest stars performs an eight-song medley for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 140
05 October 2020 - Linda Diaz, 2020 Tiny Desk Contest Winner: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch Linda Diaz's Tiny Desk concert, recorded atop New York City's Javits Center.
Episode 141
06 October 2020 - Little Big Town: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Little Big Town, one of the biggest bands in country music, perform a Tiny Desk quarantine show, and they bring the hits.
Episode 142
07 October 2020 - Angel Olsen: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The singer-songwriter performs four songs on her porch in Asheville, N.C., for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Episode 143
09 October 2020 - The Flaming Lips: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Wayne Coyne has been preparing for this era of social distancing for 10 years. Watch The Flaming Lips perform in bubbles for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 144
13 October 2020 - Lido Pimienta: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Polaris Music Prize winner kicks off our week-long Tiny Desk celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Episode 145
14 October 2020 - Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Colombian actor and singer Carlos Vives has been performing Latin American hits for almost 30 years. His Tiny Desk (home) concert is part of our Hispanic Heritage Month extravaganza.
Episode 146
15 October 2020 - Bebel Gilberto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Two members of Brazilian musical royalty unite for a special Tiny Desk quarantine performance (and a heck of a view).
Episode 147
16 October 2020 - Ozuna: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Global superstar Ozuna performs five songs in quarantine for Tiny Desk.
Episode 148
19 October 2020 - Gracie And Rachel: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The pop-meet-classical duo perform a quarantine concert from their New York City apartment.
Episode 149
20 October 2020 - Kingfish: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The blues prodigy performs a special Tiny Desk show at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale, Miss.
Episode 150
21 October 2020 - Leo Kottke And Mike Gordon: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Phish bassist Mike Gordon and guitarist Leo Kottke perform a magical Tiny Desk quarantine show, with a little help from Phish drummer Jon Fishman.
Episode 151
23 October 2020 - Spillage Village: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Let the Atlanta hip-hop collective take you to church in its Tiny Desk quarantine video.
Episode 152
26 October 2020 - Katie Pruitt: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Nashville singer-songwriter delivers an empowering performance in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 153
27 October 2020 - GroundUP Family Dinner: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Gregory Porter, Brad Mehldau and Chris Potter all appear in this 18-musician Tiny Desk quarantine concert, organized by Snarky Puppy's Michael League.
Episode 154
28 October 2020 - Ty Dolla $ign: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The R&B superstar assembled some frequent collaborators — including Skrillex — for a six-song quarantine concert.
Episode 155
30 October 2020 - Sad13: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Dressed as devils from their own homes, Sadie Dupuis and her virtual band explore the wild textures of her sweet-and-sour pop songs.
Episode 156
04 November 2020 - Polo G: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The platinum-certified Chicago-born emcee performs three songs on a basketball court for his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 157
06 November 2020 - Tiana Major9: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The ascending R&B talent brings us into her South London home for a four-song quarantine concert.
Episode 158
09 November 2020 - Mickey Guyton: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Country music's breakout star of 2020 performs three songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert, including "Black Like Me."
Episode 159
10 November 2020 - Shirley Collins: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
British folk singer Shirley Collins is a living legend. Watch her perform five songs for her Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 160
11 November 2020 - Tigran Hamasyan: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The award-winning pianist performs three solo songs from his home in Armenia.
Episode 161
13 November 2020 - Copland House: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
A trio of musicians gather at Aaron Copland's longtime home. Watch them play the iconic American composer's music at his own piano and beside his own writing desk.
Episode 162
16 November 2020 - Michael Kiwanuka: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The 2020 Mercury Prize winner performs five songs in a London flat for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 163
17 November 2020 - Owen Pallett: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The talented Canadian composer and songwriter creates an ensemble in their bedroom for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 164
18 November 2020 - Adrianne Lenker: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The leader of Big Thief performs five songs from a camper in Joshua Tree for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 165
23 November 2020 - KEM: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The R&B veteran performs three songs from his latest album for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 166
24 November 2020 - Don Bryant: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The soul legend isn't letting quarantine slow him down.
Episode 167
25 November 2020 - Mulatto: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Rap Game champion and self-proclaimed "Queen Of Da Souf" performs three songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 168
30 November 2020 - Mac Ayres: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Long Island R&B singer premieres a new song during his Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 169
01 December 2020 - Julia Bullock: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From her home in Germany, the provocative American soprano delivers songs of introspection and freedom from Franz Schubert's mountaintop epiphany to Billy Taylor's wish for equality and justice.
Episode 170
02 December 2020 - PJ Morton: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Watch the Grammy-nominated artist perform three songs from his album The Gospel According To PJ.
Episode 171
04 December 2020 - Dua Lipa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The defining disco diva of 2020 performs four songs from her album Future Nostalgia for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 172
07 December 2020 - Black Pumas: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Austin-based rock band is nominated for the album and record of the year at next year's Grammys. See why in this Tiny Desk quarantine concert.
Episode 173
08 December 2020 - Chloe x Halle: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The most exciting sister act in contemporary pop performs five songs for our Tiny Desk quarantine series.
Episode 174
09 December 2020 - Hayley Williams: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
From the moment we pan out of a literal tiny desk diorama, a jolt of energy leaps from Paramore's Hayley Williams. Her home band includes Julien Baker and Becca Mancari.
Episode 175
11 December 2020 - Ashley Ray: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The Nashville singer-songwriter performs music from her celebrated album, Pauline, for Tiny Desk's quarantine series.
Episode 176
14 December 2020 - Jonathan Biss: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
To mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, pianist Jonathan Biss explores the solitary side of the composer in extraordinary music written after Beethoven became deaf.
Episode 177
15 December 2020 - Borromeo String Quartet: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Members of the celebrated Borromeo String Quartet – playing it safe with masks – unlock the sillier side of Beethoven in music he wrote late in life.
Episode 178
16 December 2020 - Jan Vogler And Alessio Bax: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Join cellist Jan Vogler and pianist Alessio Bax at the "doctor's office," where they make the case for Beethoven as the liberator of the cello by playing music from his cello sonatas.
Episode 179
21 December 2020 - Cory Henry: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
The former Snarky Puppy keyboardist and bandleader performs a special holiday Tiny Desk for our quarantine series.
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