Season 2024
122 episodes · Jan 5, 2024
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S17E1Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Jan 5, 202424mSunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
S17E2Kevin Kaarl
Jan 8, 202420mThe Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
S17E3The Good Ones
Jan 10, 202421mThe Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
S17E4yMusic
Jan 12, 202419mThe 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.
S17E5The Japanese House
Jan 18, 202417mThe U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
S17E6Hania Rani
Jan 22, 202416mThe Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
S17E7BLK ODYSSY
Jan 24, 202419mAn 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
S17E8Thee Sacred Souls
Jan 26, 202421mThe San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
S17E9Katie Von Schleicher
Jan 29, 202416mWith an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
S17E10Timo Andres
Jan 31, 202415mTo mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
S17E11Joshua Redman
Feb 2, 202422mJoshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
S17E12Carrtoons
Feb 5, 202417mBen Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
S17E13Berhana
Feb 7, 202419mThe Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
S17E14Tinashe
Feb 9, 202418mTinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
S17E15Cinder Well
Feb 16, 202422mThe California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
S17E16Irreversible Entanglements
Feb 19, 202427mThe free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
S17E17Jeezy
Feb 21, 202424mThe Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
S17E18Kelela
Feb 23, 202423mThe artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
S17E19Butcher Brown
Feb 28, 202419mThe Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
S17E20Wednesday
Mar 1, 202415m"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.
S17E21Squirrel Flower
Mar 6, 202419mThe Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
S17E22311
Mar 11, 202416mWhat better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
S17E23Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
Mar 13, 202423mTwo adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
S17E24Justin Timberlake
Mar 15, 202426mThe 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.
S17E25Chappell Roan
Mar 21, 202423mThe utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
S17E26Soul Glo
Mar 22, 202415mFor the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
S17E27Big Sean
Mar 27, 202426mThe respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
S17E28Víkingur Ólafsson
Mar 28, 202420mThe thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
S17E29Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
Apr 1, 202420mOne of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
S17E30Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
Apr 3, 202421mThe Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
S17E31El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
Apr 5, 202428mA five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
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Linda May Han Oh
Apr 8, 202422mIn this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
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Yaya Bey
Apr 10, 202416mThe New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
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Fujii Kaze
Apr 11, 202430mNPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
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Sleater-Kinney
Apr 15, 202418mAt the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
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Hauschka
Apr 17, 202417mIt's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
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Lise Davidsen
Apr 19, 202414mThe Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
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Hot Chip
Apr 22, 202420mThe electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
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Ne-Yo
Apr 26, 202424mForever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
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Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Apr 29, 202418mThe country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
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WILLOW
May 1, 202420mThe artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
S17E42Otoboke Beaver
May 3, 202420mThe outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
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Kiefer
May 6, 202423mWith decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
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Yasser Tejeda
May 8, 202420mThe gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
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Luciana Souza
May 10, 202417mThe Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
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Gary Bartz
May 13, 202417mThe 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
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Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
May 15, 202421mAt the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
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The Staves
May 17, 202420mThe Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
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Bob James
May 20, 202422mThe jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
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Nelly Furtado
May 24, 202422mNelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
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The Philharmonik
May 27, 202421mThe 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
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Sean Paul
May 31, 202421mThe Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
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Tems
Jun 3, 202421mThe Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
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Lakecia Benjamin
Jun 5, 202417mThe alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
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Tierra Whack
Jun 7, 202421mThe Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
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Chaka Khan
Jun 10, 202435mThe “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
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Kierra Sheard
Jun 14, 202424mThe Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
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Meshell Ndgeocello
Jun 18, 202425mThe 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.
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Brittney Spencer
Jun 21, 202417mThe boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
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Flo Milli
Jun 26, 202417mThe Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
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SWV
Jun 28, 202425mWe conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
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Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
Jul 1, 202423mThe Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
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Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
Jul 3, 202415mThe artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
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María José Llergo
Jul 8, 202421mLlergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
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Julius Rodriguez
Jul 10, 202424mThe New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
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The Wiz
Jul 12, 202421mThe cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
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Nathy Peluso
Jul 15, 202419mThe Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
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Phish
Jul 17, 202435mThe beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
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Álvaro Díaz
Jul 19, 202415mThe Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
S17E70Norah Jones
Jul 22, 202419mThe singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
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Feist
Jul 24, 202421mThe singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
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Ryan Leslie
Jul 26, 202422mThe singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
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Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
Jul 29, 202423mShae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
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Kehlani
Jul 31, 202415mKehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
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The LOX
Aug 2, 202418mAfter 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
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Alana Springsteen
Aug 5, 202419mSpringsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
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Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
Aug 7, 202423mThe musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
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Chucho Valdés
Aug 12, 202421mThe Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
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Sierra Ferrell
Aug 14, 202418mSierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
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Keyon Harrold
Aug 16, 202426mThe artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
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Katy Kirby
Aug 19, 202418mThe singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
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Maxwell
Aug 23, 202431mThe soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
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Lainey Wilson
Aug 27, 202420mThe whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
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Pygmy Lush
Aug 30, 202423mThis Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
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Mdou Moctar
Sep 10, 202419mThere’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
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Remi Wolf
Sep 12, 202422mRemi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
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Juanes
Sep 16, 202424mThe Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
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Danny Ocean
Sep 18, 202423mThe Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
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Daniel, Me Estás Matando
Sep 20, 202416mThe Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
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OKAN
Sep 24, 202420mThe group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
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Ivan Cornejo
Sep 26, 202423mWhether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
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Fabiola Méndez
Sep 30, 202416mThe Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
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Rita Payés
Oct 2, 202423mThe artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
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Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Oct 4, 202418mArgentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
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Eladio Carrión
Oct 6, 202421mThe Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
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The Marías
Oct 9, 202420mThe indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
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Sheila E.
Oct 11, 202423mOne of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
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John Holiday
Oct 16, 202421mThe countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
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Audrey Nuna
Oct 18, 202419mThe artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
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Kamasi Washington
Oct 21, 202420mThe Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
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The Baylor Project
Oct 23, 202427mThe musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
S17E103Dua Lipa
Oct 25, 202419mThe pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
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Sylo
Oct 28, 202419mThe 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.
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Chelsea Wolfe
Oct 30, 202415mWolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
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Sheer Mag
Nov 1, 202419mThe Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
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LaRussell
Nov 4, 202421mThe Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
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Elmiene
Nov 11, 202421mThe British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
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Yunchan Lim
Nov 13, 202418mThe 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.
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Durand Jones
Nov 15, 202423mThe artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
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The Magnetic Fields
Nov 20, 202420mThe band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
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Wyatt Flores
Nov 22, 202422mThe young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
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Teedra Moses
Nov 25, 202422mThe artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
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TV On The Radio
Nov 27, 202424mCelebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
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Rosie Tucker
Dec 2, 202416mThe indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
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Old Crow Medicine Show
Dec 4, 202416mThe band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
S17E117Doechii
Dec 6, 202424mThe Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
