Episodes
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
January 5, 2024
Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
Kevin Kaarl
January 8, 2024
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
The Good Ones
January 10, 2024
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
yMusic
January 12, 2024
The band's unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbitrary.
The Japanese House
January 18, 2024
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
Hania Rani
January 22, 2024
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
BLK ODYSSY
January 24, 2024
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
Thee Sacred Souls
January 26, 2024
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
Katie Von Schleicher
January 29, 2024
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
Timo Andres
January 31, 2024
To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
Joshua Redman
February 2, 2024
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
Carrtoons
February 5, 2024
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
Berhana
February 7, 2024
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
Tinashe
February 9, 2024
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
Cinder Well
February 16, 2024
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
Irreversible Entanglements
February 19, 2024
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
Jeezy
February 21, 2024
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
Kelela
February 23, 2024
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
Butcher Brown
February 28, 2024
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
Wednesday
March 1, 2024
"I learned how to play guitar watching Tiny Desk concerts," lead singer Karly Hartzman says. The Asheville rock band translates its noisy, country-influenced sound to a quieter setting.
Squirrel Flower
March 6, 2024
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
311
March 11, 2024
What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
March 13, 2024
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
Justin Timberlake
March 15, 2024
The artist, who just dropped his new album Everything I Thought It Was, comes to the Tiny Desk with a set that leans heavily on his early solo catalog.
Chappell Roan
March 21, 2024
The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
Soul Glo
March 22, 2024
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
Big Sean
March 27, 2024
The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
Víkingur Ólafsson
March 28, 2024
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
April 1, 2024
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
April 3, 2024
The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
April 5, 2024
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
Linda May Han Oh
April 8, 2024
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
Yaya Bey
April 10, 2024
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
Fujii Kaze
April 11, 2024
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
Sleater-Kinney
April 15, 2024
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
Hauschka
April 17, 2024
It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
Lise Davidsen
April 19, 2024
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
Hot Chip
April 22, 2024
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
Ne-Yo
April 26, 2024
Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
April 29, 2024
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
WILLOW
May 1, 2024
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
Otoboke Beaver
May 3, 2024
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
Kiefer
May 6, 2024
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
Yasser Tejeda
May 8, 2024
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
Luciana Souza
May 10, 2024
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
Gary Bartz
May 13, 2024
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
May 15, 2024
At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
The Staves
May 17, 2024
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
Bob James
May 20, 2024
The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
Nelly Furtado
May 24, 2024
Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
The Philharmonik
May 27, 2024
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
Sean Paul
May 31, 2024
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
Tems
June 3, 2024
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
Lakecia Benjamin
June 5, 2024
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
Tierra Whack
June 7, 2024
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
Chaka Khan
June 10, 2024
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
Kierra Sheard
June 14, 2024
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
Meshell Ndgeocello
June 18, 2024
The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.
Brittney Spencer
June 21, 2024
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
Flo Milli
June 26, 2024
The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
SWV
June 28, 2024
We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
July 1, 2024
The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
July 3, 2024
The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
María José Llergo
July 8, 2024
Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
Julius Rodriguez
July 10, 2024
The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
The Wiz
July 12, 2024
The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
Nathy Peluso
July 15, 2024
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
Phish
July 17, 2024
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
Álvaro Díaz
July 19, 2024
The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
Norah Jones
July 22, 2024
The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
Feist
July 24, 2024
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
Ryan Leslie
July 26, 2024
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
July 29, 2024
Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
Kehlani
July 31, 2024
Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
The LOX
August 2, 2024
After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
Alana Springsteen
August 5, 2024
Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
August 7, 2024
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
Devo
August 9, 2024
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
Chucho Valdés
August 12, 2024
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
Sierra Ferrell
August 14, 2024
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
Keyon Harrold
August 16, 2024
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
Katy Kirby
August 19, 2024
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
Maxwell
August 23, 2024
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
Lainey Wilson
August 27, 2024
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
Pygmy Lush
August 30, 2024
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
Mdou Moctar
September 10, 2024
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
Remi Wolf
September 12, 2024
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
Juanes
September 16, 2024
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
Danny Ocean
September 18, 2024
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
Daniel, Me Estás Matando
September 20, 2024
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
OKAN
September 24, 2024
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Ivan Cornejo
September 26, 2024
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
Fabiola Méndez
September 30, 2024
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Rita Payés
October 2, 2024
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
October 4, 2024
Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
Eladio Carrión
October 6, 2024
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
The Marías
October 9, 2024
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Sheila E.
October 11, 2024
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
John Holiday
October 16, 2024
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
Audrey Nuna
October 18, 2024
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
Kamasi Washington
October 21, 2024
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
The Baylor Project
October 23, 2024
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
Dua Lipa
October 25, 2024
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
Sylo
October 28, 2024
The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.
Chelsea Wolfe
October 30, 2024
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
Sheer Mag
November 1, 2024
The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
LaRussell
November 4, 2024
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
Elmiene
November 11, 2024
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
Yunchan Lim
November 13, 2024
The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.
Durand Jones
November 15, 2024
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
The Magnetic Fields
November 20, 2024
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
Wyatt Flores
November 22, 2024
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
Teedra Moses
November 25, 2024
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
TV On The Radio
November 27, 2024
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
Rosie Tucker
December 2, 2024
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
Old Crow Medicine Show
December 4, 2024
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
Doechii
December 6, 2024
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
Stereophonic
December 9, 2024
Billie Eilish
December 12, 2024
Waxahatchee
December 16, 2024
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
December 18, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter
December 20, 2024
