NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Season 2024
2024122 episodes
Episode 1
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Jan 5, 202424m
Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
Episode 2
Kevin Kaarl
Jan 8, 202420m
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
Episode 3
The Good Ones
Jan 10, 202421m
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
Episode 4
yMusic
Jan 12, 202419m
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.
Episode 5
The Japanese House
Jan 18, 202417m
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
Episode 6
Hania Rani
Jan 22, 202416m
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
Episode 7
BLK ODYSSY
Jan 24, 202419m
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
Episode 8
Thee Sacred Souls
Jan 26, 202421m
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
Episode 9
Katie Von Schleicher
Jan 29, 202416m
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 10
Timo Andres
Jan 31, 202415m
To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
Episode 11
Joshua Redman
Feb 2, 202422m
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
Episode 12
Carrtoons
Feb 5, 202417m
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
Episode 13
Berhana
Feb 7, 202419m
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
Episode 14
Tinashe
Feb 9, 202418m
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
Episode 15
Cinder Well
Feb 16, 202422m
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
Episode 16
Irreversible Entanglements
Feb 19, 202427m
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
Episode 17
Jeezy
Feb 21, 202424m
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
Episode 18
Kelela
Feb 23, 202423m
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
Episode 19
Butcher Brown
Feb 28, 202419m
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
Episode 20
Wednesday
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.
Episode 21
Squirrel Flower
Mar 6, 202419m
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
Episode 22
311
Mar 11, 202416m
What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 23
Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
Mar 13, 202423m
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
Episode 24
Justin Timberlake
Mar 15, 202426m
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.
Episode 25
Chappell Roan
Mar 21, 202423m
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The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
Episode 26
Soul Glo
Mar 22, 202415m
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
Episode 27
Big Sean
Mar 27, 202426m
The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
Episode 28
Víkingur Ólafsson
Mar 28, 202420m
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
Episode 29
Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
Apr 1, 202420m
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 30
Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
Apr 3, 202421m
The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
Episode 31
El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
Apr 5, 202428m
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
Episode 32
Linda May Han Oh
Apr 8, 202422m
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
Episode 33
Yaya Bey
Apr 10, 202416m
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
Episode 34
Fujii Kaze
Apr 11, 202430m
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
Episode 35
Sleater-Kinney
Apr 15, 202418m
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
Episode 36
Hauschka
Apr 17, 202417m
It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
Episode 37
Lise Davidsen
Apr 19, 202414m
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
Episode 38
Hot Chip
Apr 22, 202420m
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 39
Ne-Yo
Apr 26, 202424m
Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 40
Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Apr 29, 202418m
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
Episode 41
WILLOW
May 1, 202420m
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 42
Otoboke Beaver
May 3, 202420m
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
Episode 43
Kiefer
May 6, 202423m
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
Episode 44
Yasser Tejeda
May 8, 202420m
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
Episode 45
Luciana Souza
May 10, 202417m
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
Episode 46
Gary Bartz
May 13, 202417m
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
Episode 47
Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
May 15, 202421m
At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
Episode 48
The Staves
May 17, 202420m
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
Episode 49
Bob James
May 20, 202422m
The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
Episode 50
Nelly Furtado
May 24, 202422m
Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
Episode 51
The Philharmonik
May 27, 202421m
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
Episode 52
Sean Paul
May 31, 202421m
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
Episode 53
Tems
Jun 3, 202421m
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
Episode 54
Lakecia Benjamin
Jun 5, 202417m
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
Episode 55
Tierra Whack
Jun 7, 202421m
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
Episode 56
Chaka Khan
Jun 10, 202435m
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
Episode 57
Kierra Sheard
Jun 14, 202424m
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
Episode 58
Meshell Ndgeocello
Jun 18, 202425m
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.
Episode 59
Brittney Spencer
Jun 21, 202417m
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 60
Flo Milli
Jun 26, 202417m
The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
Episode 61
SWV
Jun 28, 202425m
We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
Episode 62
Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
Jul 1, 202423m
The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 63
Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
Jul 3, 202415m
The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
Episode 64
María José Llergo
Jul 8, 202421m
Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 65
Julius Rodriguez
Jul 10, 202424m
The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
Episode 66
The Wiz
Jul 12, 202421m
The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
Episode 67
Nathy Peluso
Jul 15, 202419m
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
Episode 68
Phish
Jul 17, 202435m
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
Episode 69
Álvaro Díaz
Jul 19, 202415m
The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
Episode 70
Norah Jones
Jul 22, 202419m
The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
Episode 71
Feist
Jul 24, 202421m
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
Episode 72
Ryan Leslie
Jul 26, 202422m
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
Episode 73
Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
Jul 29, 202423m
Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
Episode 74
Kehlani
Jul 31, 202415m
Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
Episode 75
The LOX
Aug 2, 202418m
After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
Episode 76
Alana Springsteen
Aug 5, 202419m
Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
Episode 77
Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
Aug 7, 202423m
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
Episode 78
Devo
Aug 9, 202418m
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 79
Chucho Valdés
Aug 12, 202421m
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
Episode 80
Sierra Ferrell
Aug 14, 202418m
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
Episode 81
Keyon Harrold
Aug 16, 202426m
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 82
Katy Kirby
Aug 19, 202418m
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
Episode 83
Maxwell
Aug 23, 202431m
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
Episode 84
Lainey Wilson
Aug 27, 202420m
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
Episode 85
Pygmy Lush
Aug 30, 202423m
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
Episode 86
Mdou Moctar
Sep 10, 202419m
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
Episode 87
Remi Wolf
Sep 12, 202422m
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
Episode 88
Juanes
Sep 16, 202424m
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
Episode 89
Danny Ocean
Sep 18, 202423m
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
Episode 90
Daniel, Me Estás Matando
Sep 20, 202416m
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 91
OKAN
Sep 24, 202420m
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Episode 92
Ivan Cornejo
Sep 26, 202423m
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
Episode 93
Fabiola Méndez
Sep 30, 202416m
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Episode 94
Rita Payés
Oct 2, 202423m
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Episode 95
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Oct 4, 202418m
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.
Episode 96
Eladio Carrión
Oct 6, 202421m
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
Episode 97
The Marías
Oct 9, 202420m
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Episode 98
Sheila E.
Oct 11, 202423m
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
Episode 99
John Holiday
Oct 16, 202421m
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
Episode 100
Audrey Nuna
Oct 18, 202419m
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
Episode 101
Kamasi Washington
Oct 21, 202420m
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
Episode 102
The Baylor Project
Oct 23, 202427m
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
Episode 103
Dua Lipa
Oct 25, 202419m
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
Episode 104
Sylo
Oct 28, 202419m
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.
Episode 105
Chelsea Wolfe
Oct 30, 202415m
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
Episode 106
Sheer Mag
Nov 1, 202419m
The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
Episode 107
LaRussell
Nov 4, 202421m
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 108
Elmiene
Nov 11, 202421m
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
Episode 109
Yunchan Lim
Nov 13, 202418m
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.
Episode 110
Durand Jones
Nov 15, 202423m
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
Episode 111
The Magnetic Fields
Nov 20, 202420m
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
Episode 112
Wyatt Flores
Nov 22, 202422m
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
Episode 113
Teedra Moses
Nov 25, 202422m
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
Episode 114
TV On The Radio
Nov 27, 202424m
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
Episode 115
Rosie Tucker
Dec 2, 202416m
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
Episode 116
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dec 4, 202416m
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 117
Doechii
Dec 6, 202424m
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.
Episode 118
Stereophonic
Dec 9, 202421m
Episode 119
Billie Eilish
Dec 12, 202422m
Episode 120
Waxahatchee
Dec 16, 202422m
Episode 121
Yo Gabba GabbaLand!
Dec 18, 202413m
Episode 122
Sabrina Carpenter
Dec 20, 202426m