NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Season 2023
2023128 episodes
Episode 1
The Smile
Jan 3, 202315m
The band creates a surreal atmosphere at the Tiny Desk, reimagining the sonically adventurous sounds of A Light for Attracting Attention.
Episode 2
Jake Blount
Jan 6, 202320m
The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 3
dodie
Jan 10, 202316m
The English singer-songwriter and her band give a cathartic, playful performance at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 4
Marc-André Hamelin
Jan 12, 202319m
Watch the pianist, who's been called "a performer of near-superhuman prowess," play a smart set that spans six centuries.
Episode 5
Soccer Mommy
Jan 18, 202320m
Sophie Allison and crew finally, after a three-year delay, make their Tiny Desk debut in a lovingly performed set.
Episode 6
Dakh Daughters: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 24, 202314m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 7
Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 24, 202317m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 8
Cui Jian: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 24, 202319m
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For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 9
Septeto Santiaguero: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 25, 202314m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 10
Bia Ferreira: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 25, 202319m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 11
Moonlight Benjamin: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 25, 202316m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 12
Taraf de Caliu: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 26, 202311m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 13
Noura Mint Seymali: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 26, 202317m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 14
Justin Adams & Mauro Durante: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
Jan 26, 202315m
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Episode 15
Hermanos Gutiérrez
Jan 31, 202317m
The brothers' Tiny Desk performance is the perfect, slow-burning introduction to their music.
Episode 16
Lady Wray
Feb 1, 202321m
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series kicks off a celebration of Black History Month with this stunning performance from Lady Wray.
Episode 17
Indigo Girls
Feb 7, 202323m
Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have been offering life lessons to their fervent fans for nearly four decades; here, they play a set of stone-cold classics, including "Closer to Fine."
Episode 18
Lee Fields
Feb 10, 202323m
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series continues a celebration of Black History Month with this set from Lee Fields.
Episode 19
Kenny Beats
Feb 13, 202311m
One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 20
Fousheé
Feb 15, 202317m
Britanny Fousheé is not an artist who can be boxed in. In her Tiny Desk set, she flexes her eclectic artistry and vocal — and emotional — range.
Episode 21
Theo Croker
Feb 17, 202318m
The trumpeter brings his unmistakably chill attitude and determination to expand the sound of jazz to this stripped-down Tiny Desk set.
Episode 22
Tamela Mann
Feb 20, 202321m
It's impossible to tell the history of Black people in America without the gospel, and Tamela Mann represented at NPR headquarters.
Episode 23
Ab-Soul
Feb 23, 202320m
Ab-Soul's career is a prime example of how rap has grown over the past 50 years. For his Tiny Desk set, he hand-picked a live band and gave a display of raw honesty and next-level lyricism.
Episode 24
Charley Crockett
Feb 24, 202317m
In his vintage Stetson, the Texas troubadour performed a set of songs that find new meaning in familiar country, folk and blues forms.
Episode 25
Omah Lay
Feb 28, 202318m
The singer and songwriter made a special trip from Nigeria to the Tiny Desk for a performance of his Afro-fusion hits.
Episode 26
Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre
Mar 2, 202326m
Sánchez observes the world with a drummer's sensibilities. Here, he and his pals in Bad Hombre explore the rhythm of language in a set of tracks from Sánchez's latest album.
Episode 27
Jorge Glem and Sam Reider
Mar 6, 202319m
Two musical cultures come together to create something that didn't exist before in this Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 28
Mama's Broke
Mar 8, 202317m
The duo performs a set of dark yet hopeful songs filled with haunting harmonies and unique rhythms.
Episode 29
Selina Moon
Mar 9, 202316m
The singer-songwriter has impressed us with her Tiny Desk Contest entries over the last few years; at the Desk, she brought confidence, a sense of belonging and a brilliant set of songs.
Episode 30
Andrew Combs
Mar 15, 202316m
Watch the restless singer-songwriter in a set of penetrating new tunes, capped with a breathtaking love song.
Episode 31
Bono and The Edge
Mar 17, 202321m
It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.
Episode 32
Tye Tribbett
Mar 20, 202319m
Tye Tribbett brings his high energy praise music to the Tiny Desk in a set of six inspiring songs.
Episode 33
Ingrid Andress
Mar 22, 202316m
Andress writes songs that have a way of digging up clear-headed truths; here, she performs three tracks from across her catalog.
Episode 34
The Bad Ends (Home) Concert
Mar 24, 202318m
This magical, four-song set is an Athens, Ga., insider's dream.
Episode 35
The Beths
Mar 28, 202322m
The New Zealand band writes sparkling indie pop underpinned by empathy. At the Tiny Desk, you can hear that support and camaraderie in the band's stripped-down arrangements and dry banter.
Episode 36
Durand Bernarr
Mar 31, 202322m
Before his eclectic, high-energy performance, the singer and showman told the Tiny Desk team: "I'm not meant to be understood; I'm meant to be experienced."
Episode 37
Kassa Overall
Apr 5, 202321m
The drummer, singer and producer gives a virtuosic display of musicianship, lyricism and artistic innovation at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 38
Trina
Apr 7, 202315m
The rap icon treated fans to an epic set featuring the best of her sprawling discography.
Episode 39
Fred again..
Apr 10, 202327m
The electronic producer and songwriter moves seamlessly in this jam-packed Tiny Desk.
Episode 40
RAYE
Apr 12, 202321m
A long time coming, the South London-bred singer-songwriter performs at the Desk with the confidence of a veteran vocal powerhouse.
Episode 41
Claudia Acuña
Apr 17, 202317m
The Chilean jazz vocalist makes a lasting impression at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 42
Lara Downes
Apr 21, 202319m
With a piano draped in spring flowers, Lara Downes plays a smart set of music, new and old, that offers the power of renewal.
Episode 43
Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet
Apr 26, 202312m
With a who's who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 44
Cuco
Apr 28, 202316m
Slow-rolling through four tracks, Cuco seamlessly blends the soul of chicano ballads and the smooth energy of soft rock.
Episode 45
Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors
May 2, 202317m
The distinguished saxophonist pushes the boundaries of modern jazz in his expressive Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 46
caroline
May 3, 202325m
The minimalist English octet stresses a communal spirit in its Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 47
Sid Siriam
May 10, 202324m
The India-born, California-raised musician melds Carnatic music, R&B and soul in his Tiny Desk set.
Episode 48
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily
May 12, 202317m
In its Tiny Desk performance, the trio makes music strictly for the moment — creating a shared language in real time.
Episode 49
Karol G
May 15, 202317m
The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance from last May.
Episode 50
Lewis Capaldi
May 17, 202319m
If you didn't know anything about Capaldi before this Tiny Desk, the self-deprecating humor mixed in between gut-wrenching ballads will quickly catch you up to speed.
Episode 51
Kimberley Akimbo
May 19, 202321m
The Broadway cast, band and composer assemble behind the Tiny Desk to share four songs from the touching new musical, which is nominated for eight Tony Awards.
Episode 52
Anna Tivel
May 22, 202321m
In her Tiny Desk, Tivel's empathy elevates her folk-based, jazz-touched compositions from mere stories to secular prayers.
Episode 53
Jay Park (Home) Concert
May 26, 202317m
The singer and rapper displays the subtle breadth of his music in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
Episode 54
Little Moon: 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner
May 30, 202318m
2023's Tiny Desk Contest unique, winning band performs a range of emotional and creative songs.
Episode 55
NIKI
May 31, 202319m
The Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya brings a tiny toy piano and sleek songs to this Tiny Desk debut.
Episode 56
Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Jun 2, 202317m
The band's Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.
Episode 57
Charlie Wilson
Jun 5, 202330m
The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 58
Babyface
Jun 9, 202330m
The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 59
Tank
Jun 14, 202318m
The veteran R&B scholar turns NPR's modest venue into "the big, nasty Desk" in his performance.
Episode 60
Adam Blackstone
Jun 16, 202325m
The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.
Episode 61
Ambré
Jun 20, 202318m
Everything in this Tiny Desk performance is unapologetically New Orleans.
Episode 62
Amaarae
Jun 22, 202322m
The artist's Tiny Desk proves how far the sounds of West Africa have influenced the U.S. and, more implicitly, just how much the music defies catch-all labels like 'Afrobeats.'
Episode 63
MUNA
Jun 23, 202316m
At the Tiny Desk, the pop trio preached the importance of joyful revolution.
Episode 64
Wild Up
Jun 26, 202317m
The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble's performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.
Episode 65
Brandee Younger
Jun 28, 202320m
In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.
Episode 66
Juvenile
Jun 30, 202328m
The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 67
Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio
Jul 5, 202322m
With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.
Episode 68
Meridian Brothers
Jul 7, 202318m
The eccentric, fictional salsa band pulls the Tiny Desk audience into the realm of the imaginary.
Episode 69
Lisa O'Neill
Jul 11, 202321m
The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 70
MARO
Jul 13, 202319m
The Portuguese guitarist brings listeners into her journey of heartbreak.
Episode 71
Alice Sara Ott
Jul 14, 202318m
The widely acclaimed pianist serves up nearly 200-year-old music by Chopin mixed with a contemporary work that looks back in time.
Episode 72
GWAR
Jul 17, 202320m
For nearly four decades, the band has terrorized planet Earth with its raucous stage shows, raunchy metal songs and grotesque satire. GWAR finally came to destroy the Tiny Desk, once and for all.
Episode 73
Sparks
Jul 18, 202317m
The duo bring their twisted musical sense of humor, honed for over 50 years, to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 74
Cypress Hill
Jul 20, 202330m
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.
Episode 75
Kany Garcia
Jul 24, 202317m
The Puerto Rican vocalist brings her distinctive songs of desire and longing to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 76
Peter One
Jul 27, 202316m
Shifting from English to French to Guro, Peter One brings his passion-filled songs about his storied past to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 77
Obongjayar
Aug 2, 202319m
The Nigerian-born, London-based artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.
Episode 78
Gregorio Uribe
Aug 4, 202319m
In the hands of Colombian musician, the accordion is both a melodic and rhythmic wonder.
Episode 79
Action Bronson
Aug 8, 202328m
The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.
Episode 80
Little Dragon
Aug 11, 202315m
The boundary-pushing dance pop group delivers a performance awash in upbeat and optimistic melody.
Episode 81
Post Malone
Aug 15, 202318m
One of the world's biggest stars performs a few of the world's biggest songs at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 82
Omar Montes
Aug 17, 202315m
The Spanish artist dances along the border of tradition and modernity in his Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 83
Sarah Cahill
Aug 18, 202320m
The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.
Episode 84
Yahritza y Su Esencia
Aug 24, 202318m
The family trio belt out songs of lost love and longing in their Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 85
Christian McBride's New Jawn
Aug 30, 202320m
This unpredictable, funky set showcases the distinctive creative interplay between each player's personality.
Episode 86
Speedy Ortiz
Aug 31, 202317m
The clever rock band delivers a performance 10 years in the making.
Episode 87
Chlöe
Sep 5, 202319m
In her Tiny Desk performance, the singer filled the room with a stunning vocal performance, her positive spirit and light radiating throughout the entire room.
Episode 88
Anne Akiko Meyers
Sep 7, 202319m
The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.
Episode 89
Hiromi
Sep 8, 202323m
The Japanese composer delivers a highly energetic and joyful Tiny Desk set.
Episode 90
Indigo De Souza
Sep 13, 202323m
The singer-songwriter's vocals soar in this beautifully simple Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 91
Tiny Desk Korea: V of BTS
Sep 14, 202311m
The K-pop superstar and BTS member performs three love songs from his new album.
Episode 92
Rawayana
Sep 19, 202321m
The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 93
Wicked
Sep 21, 202325m
Broadway stars Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz defy gravity, accompanied by composer Stephen Schwartz to celebrate 20 years of Wicked.
Episode 94
J Noa
Sep 22, 202316m
J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.
Episode 95
DannyLux
Sep 27, 202322m
The Chicano singer brings a grounded sense of reflection to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 96
Sam Smith
Sep 29, 202321m
The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.
Episode 97
Alex Cuba
Oct 4, 202318m
Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.
Episode 98
Villano Antillano
Oct 6, 202315m
Antillano shows why she's one of the most exciting voices in Latin trap and reggaeton right now.
Episode 99
Caroline Polachek
Oct 10, 202318m
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.
Episode 100
Ivy Queen
Oct 11, 202325m
"La Caballota" herself gives a performance for the girls.
Episode 101
Becky G
Oct 13, 202321m
The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.
Episode 102
Smokey Robinson
Oct 16, 202330m
If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.
Episode 103
Maluma
Oct 20, 202322m
The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 104
Jordan Ward
Oct 23, 202317m
The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.
Episode 105
Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman
Oct 24, 202318m
The two artists perform a set of music full of yearning, joy and history.
Episode 106
Nile Rodgers & CHIC
Oct 26, 202330m
As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.
Episode 107
Shakti
Oct 30, 202320m
The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.
Episode 108
Arlo Parks
Nov 1, 202319m
The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.
Episode 109
Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher
Nov 3, 202323m
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.
Episode 110
Emerson String Quartet
Nov 6, 202324m
In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.
Episode 111
Samia
Nov 8, 202320m
Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.
Episode 112
Noname
Nov 10, 202323m
The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.
Episode 113
Hayden Pedigo
Nov 13, 202321m
At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.
Episode 114
Marta Pereira da Costa
Nov 15, 202321m
The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.
Episode 115
PJ Harvey
Nov 17, 202317m
In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.
Episode 116
Shucked
Nov 20, 202323m
Songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally take us on a musical journey from Nashville to Broadway with their musical, Shucked.
Episode 117
William Prince
Nov 22, 202317m
The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.
Episode 118
Tiny Desk Korea: Tomorrow X Together
Nov 27, 202312m
The standout group of K-pop's fourth generation is in their element in this Tiny Desk Korea performance.
Episode 119
Sampha
Nov 29, 202323m
The artist returns to the Tiny Desk for a full circle moment of a performance.
Episode 120
Aja Monet
Dec 1, 202328m
The Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry.
Episode 121
Philip Selway
Dec 4, 202317m
The Radiohead drummer performs three songs with a mix of deep warmth and wry, self-effacing modesty.
Episode 122
The LeeVees
Dec 7, 202318m
Bob Boilen's favorite Hanukkah tradition graces the Tiny Desk for fun-filled songs about latkes and gelt.
Episode 123
Olivia Rodrigo
Dec 11, 202318m
The singer-songwriter brings a handful of searing cuts from her sophomore album, GUTS, to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 124
Laufey
Dec 13, 202319m
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings her modern jazz-pop love songs to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 125
Alvvays
Dec 15, 202313m
The band's recreation of its billowy, shoegaze-y sound lights up the Tiny Desk.
Episode 126
Scarface
Dec 18, 202331m
The rapper's performance radiates with his decadeslong passion as an emcee and producer.
Episode 127
Louis Cato
Dec 20, 202321m
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader believes that live music builds community. At the Tiny Desk, Cato captivates.
Episode 128
Sweeney Todd
Dec 22, 202324m
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Broadway cast, complete with Tiny Desk-sized orchestrations by Stephen Sondhiem's longtime collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.