NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.

The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.

The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.

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 U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.

The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.

An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.

The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.

With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.

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 illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.

Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.

The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.

Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.

The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.

The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.

The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.

The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.

The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.

"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.

The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.

What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.

Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.

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.

The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.

For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.

The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.

The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.

One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.

The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.

A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.

In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.

The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.

NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.

At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.

It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.

The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.

The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.

Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.

The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.

The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.

The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.

With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.

The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.

The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.

The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.

At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.

The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.

The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.

Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.

The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.

The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.

The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.

The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.

The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.

The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.

The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.

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.

The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.

The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.

We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.

The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.

The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.

Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.

The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.

The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.

The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.

The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.

The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.

The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.

The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.

The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.

Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.

Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.

After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.

Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.

The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.

The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.

The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.

Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.

The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.

The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.

The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.

The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.

This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.

There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.

Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.

The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.

The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.

The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.

The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.

Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.

The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.

The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.

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.

The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.

The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.

One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.

The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.

The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.

The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.

The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.

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.

Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.

The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.

The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.

The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.

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.

The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.

The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.

The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.

The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.

The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.

The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.

The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.