Maia Stern
Director
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008)
Season 2023
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Released April 22, 2008
Episode 14 min
None+
Genres: Music
Keywords: tmdb.concert, imdb.concert, tmdb.music, tmdb.irreverent, tmdb.inspirational, tmdb.awestruck, tmdb.joyful
Production Companies: NPR Music
Network: NPR
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S16E1 - The Smile
The band creates a surreal atmosphere at the Tiny Desk, reimagining the sonically adventurous sounds of A Light for Attracting Attention.
Jan. 3, 2023, midnight
S16E2 - Jake Blount
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.
Jan. 6, 2023, midnight
S16E3 - dodie
The English singer-songwriter and her band give a cathartic, playful performance at the Tiny Desk.
Jan. 10, 2023, midnight
S16E4 - Marc-André Hamelin
Watch the pianist, who's been called "a performer of near-superhuman prowess," play a smart set that spans six centuries.
Jan. 12, 2023, midnight
S16E5 - Soccer Mommy
Sophie Allison and crew finally, after a three-year delay, make their Tiny Desk debut in a lovingly performed set.
Jan. 18, 2023, midnight
S16E15 - Hermanos Gutiérrez
The brothers' Tiny Desk performance is the perfect, slow-burning introduction to their music.
Jan. 31, 2023, midnight
S16E16 - Lady Wray
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series kicks off a celebration of Black History Month with this stunning performance from Lady Wray.
Feb. 1, 2023, midnight
S16E17 - Indigo Girls
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."
Feb. 7, 2023, midnight
S16E18 - Lee Fields
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series continues a celebration of Black History Month with this set from Lee Fields.
Feb. 10, 2023, midnight
S16E19 - Kenny Beats
One of the most sought after producers in music brings a trio of familiar voices to the Tiny Desk.
Feb. 13, 2023, midnight
S16E20 - Fousheé
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.
Feb. 15, 2023, midnight
S16E21 - Theo Croker
The trumpeter brings his unmistakably chill attitude and determination to expand the sound of jazz to this stripped-down Tiny Desk set.
Feb. 17, 2023, midnight
S16E22 - Tamela Mann
It's impossible to tell the history of Black people in America without the gospel, and Tamela Mann represented at NPR headquarters.
Feb. 20, 2023, midnight
S16E23 - Ab-Soul
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.
Feb. 23, 2023, midnight
S16E24 - Charley Crockett
In his vintage Stetson, the Texas troubadour performed a set of songs that find new meaning in familiar country, folk and blues forms.
Feb. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E25 - Omah Lay
The singer and songwriter made a special trip from Nigeria to the Tiny Desk for a performance of his Afro-fusion hits.
Feb. 28, 2023, midnight
S16E26 - Antonio Sánchez & Bad Hombre
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.
March 2, 2023, midnight
S16E27 - Jorge Glem and Sam Reider
Two musical cultures come together to create something that didn't exist before in this Tiny Desk performance.
March 6, 2023, midnight
S16E28 - Mama's Broke
The duo performs a set of dark yet hopeful songs filled with haunting harmonies and unique rhythms.
March 8, 2023, midnight
S16E29 - Selina Moon
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.
March 9, 2023, midnight
S16E30 - Andrew Combs
Watch the restless singer-songwriter in a set of penetrating new tunes, capped with a breathtaking love song.
March 15, 2023, midnight
S16E31 - Bono and The Edge
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.
March 17, 2023, midnight
S16E32 - Tye Tribbett
Tye Tribbett brings his high energy praise music to the Tiny Desk in a set of six inspiring songs.
March 20, 2023, midnight
S16E33 - Ingrid Andress
Andress writes songs that have a way of digging up clear-headed truths; here, she performs three tracks from across her catalog.
March 22, 2023, midnight
S16E34 - The Bad Ends (Home) Concert
This magical, four-song set is an Athens, Ga., insider's dream.
March 24, 2023, midnight
S16E35 - The Beths
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.
March 28, 2023, midnight
S16E36 - Durand Bernarr
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."
March 31, 2023, midnight
S16E37 - Kassa Overall
The drummer, singer and producer gives a virtuosic display of musicianship, lyricism and artistic innovation at the Tiny Desk.
April 5, 2023, midnight
S16E38 - Trina
The rap icon treated fans to an epic set featuring the best of her sprawling discography.
April 7, 2023, midnight
S16E39 - Fred again..
The electronic producer and songwriter moves seamlessly in this jam-packed Tiny Desk.
April 10, 2023, midnight
S16E40 - RAYE
A long time coming, the South London-bred singer-songwriter performs at the Desk with the confidence of a veteran vocal powerhouse.
April 12, 2023, midnight
S16E41 - Claudia Acuña
The Chilean jazz vocalist makes a lasting impression at the Tiny Desk.
April 17, 2023, midnight
S16E42 - Lara Downes
With a piano draped in spring flowers, Lara Downes plays a smart set of music, new and old, that offers the power of renewal.
April 21, 2023, midnight
S16E43 - Bill Orcutt Guitar Quartet
With a who's who of forward-thinking guitarists, Bill Orcutt brings his ecstatic minimalism to the Tiny Desk.
April 26, 2023, midnight
S16E44 - Cuco
Slow-rolling through four tracks, Cuco seamlessly blends the soul of chicano ballads and the smooth energy of soft rock.
April 28, 2023, midnight
S16E45 - Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors
The distinguished saxophonist pushes the boundaries of modern jazz in his expressive Tiny Desk performance.
May 2, 2023, midnight
S16E46 - caroline
The minimalist English octet stresses a communal spirit in its Tiny Desk performance.
May 3, 2023, midnight
S16E47 - Sid Siriam
The India-born, California-raised musician melds Carnatic music, R&B and soul in his Tiny Desk set.
May 10, 2023, midnight
S16E48 - Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily
In its Tiny Desk performance, the trio makes music strictly for the moment — creating a shared language in real time.
May 12, 2023, midnight
S16E49 - Karol G
The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance from last May.
May 15, 2023, midnight
S16E50 - Lewis Capaldi
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.
May 17, 2023, midnight
S16E51 - Kimberley Akimbo
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.
May 19, 2023, midnight
S16E52 - Anna Tivel
In her Tiny Desk, Tivel's empathy elevates her folk-based, jazz-touched compositions from mere stories to secular prayers.
May 22, 2023, midnight
S16E53 - Jay Park (Home) Concert
The singer and rapper displays the subtle breadth of his music in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
May 26, 2023, midnight
S16E55 - NIKI
The Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya brings a tiny toy piano and sleek songs to this Tiny Desk debut.
May 31, 2023, midnight
S16E56 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
The band's Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.
June 2, 2023, midnight
S16E57 - Charlie Wilson
The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.
June 5, 2023, midnight
S16E58 - Babyface
The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.
June 9, 2023, midnight
S16E59 - Tank
The veteran R&B scholar turns NPR's modest venue into "the big, nasty Desk" in his performance.
June 14, 2023, midnight
S16E60 - Adam Blackstone
The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.
June 16, 2023, midnight
S16E61 - Ambré
Everything in this Tiny Desk performance is unapologetically New Orleans.
June 20, 2023, midnight
S16E62 - Amaarae
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.'
June 22, 2023, midnight
S16E63 - MUNA
At the Tiny Desk, the pop trio preached the importance of joyful revolution.
June 23, 2023, midnight
S16E64 - Wild Up
The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble's performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.
June 26, 2023, midnight
S16E65 - Brandee Younger
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.
June 28, 2023, midnight
S16E66 - Juvenile
The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.
June 30, 2023, midnight
S16E67 - Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio
With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.
July 5, 2023, midnight
S16E68 - Meridian Brothers
The eccentric, fictional salsa band pulls the Tiny Desk audience into the realm of the imaginary.
July 7, 2023, midnight
S16E69 - Lisa O'Neill
The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.
July 11, 2023, midnight
S16E70 - MARO
The Portuguese guitarist brings listeners into her journey of heartbreak.
July 13, 2023, midnight
S16E71 - Alice Sara Ott
The widely acclaimed pianist serves up nearly 200-year-old music by Chopin mixed with a contemporary work that looks back in time.
July 14, 2023, midnight
S16E72 - GWAR
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.
July 17, 2023, midnight
S16E73 - Sparks
The duo bring their twisted musical sense of humor, honed for over 50 years, to the Tiny Desk.
July 18, 2023, midnight
S16E74 - Cypress Hill
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.
July 20, 2023, midnight
S16E75 - Kany Garcia
The Puerto Rican vocalist brings her distinctive songs of desire and longing to the Tiny Desk.
July 24, 2023, midnight
S16E76 - Peter One
Shifting from English to French to Guro, Peter One brings his passion-filled songs about his storied past to the Tiny Desk.
July 27, 2023, midnight
S16E77 - Obongjayar
The Nigerian-born, London-based artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.
Aug. 2, 2023, midnight
S16E78 - Gregorio Uribe
In the hands of Colombian musician, the accordion is both a melodic and rhythmic wonder.
Aug. 4, 2023, midnight
S16E79 - Action Bronson
The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.
Aug. 8, 2023, midnight
S16E80 - Little Dragon
The boundary-pushing dance pop group delivers a performance awash in upbeat and optimistic melody.
Aug. 11, 2023, midnight
S16E81 - Post Malone
One of the world's biggest stars performs a few of the world's biggest songs at the Tiny Desk.
Aug. 15, 2023, midnight
S16E82 - Omar Montes
The Spanish artist dances along the border of tradition and modernity in his Tiny Desk performance.
Aug. 17, 2023, midnight
S16E83 - Sarah Cahill
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.
Aug. 18, 2023, midnight
S16E84 - Yahritza y Su Esencia
The family trio belt out songs of lost love and longing in their Tiny Desk performance.
Aug. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E85 - Christian McBride's New Jawn
This unpredictable, funky set showcases the distinctive creative interplay between each player's personality.
Aug. 30, 2023, midnight
S16E86 - Speedy Ortiz
The clever rock band delivers a performance 10 years in the making.
Aug. 31, 2023, midnight
S16E87 - Chlöe
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.
Sept. 5, 2023, midnight
S16E88 - Anne Akiko Meyers
The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her $16 million instrument.
Sept. 7, 2023, midnight
S16E89 - Hiromi
The Japanese composer delivers a highly energetic and joyful Tiny Desk set.
Sept. 8, 2023, midnight
S16E90 - Indigo De Souza
The singer-songwriter's vocals soar in this beautifully simple Tiny Desk performance.
Sept. 13, 2023, midnight
S16E91 - Tiny Desk Korea: V of BTS
The K-pop superstar and BTS member performs three love songs from his new album.
Sept. 14, 2023, midnight
S16E92 - Rawayana
The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.
Sept. 19, 2023, midnight
S16E93 - Wicked
Broadway stars Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz defy gravity, accompanied by composer Stephen Schwartz to celebrate 20 years of Wicked.
Sept. 21, 2023, midnight
S16E94 - J Noa
J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.
Sept. 22, 2023, midnight
S16E95 - DannyLux
The Chicano singer brings a grounded sense of reflection to the Tiny Desk.
Sept. 27, 2023, midnight
S16E96 - Sam Smith
The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.
Sept. 29, 2023, midnight
S16E97 - Alex Cuba
Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.
Oct. 4, 2023, midnight
S16E98 - Villano Antillano
Antillano shows why she's one of the most exciting voices in Latin trap and reggaeton right now.
Oct. 6, 2023, midnight
S16E99 - Caroline Polachek
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.
Oct. 10, 2023, midnight
S16E6 - Dakh Daughters: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E7 - Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E8 - Cui Jian: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E9 - Septeto Santiaguero: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 25, 2023, midnight
S16E10 - Bia Ferreira: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 25, 2023, midnight
S16E11 - Moonlight Benjamin: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 25, 2023, midnight
S16E12 - Taraf de Caliu: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 26, 2023, midnight
S16E13 - Noura Mint Seymali: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 26, 2023, midnight
S16E14 - Justin Adams & Mauro Durante: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jan. 26, 2023, midnight
S16E54 - Little Moon: 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner
2023's Tiny Desk Contest unique, winning band performs a range of emotional and creative songs.
May 30, 2023, midnight
S16E100 - Ivy Queen
"La Caballota" herself gives a performance for the girls.
Oct. 11, 2023, midnight
S16E101 - Becky G
The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S16E102 - Smokey Robinson
If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.
Oct. 16, 2023, midnight
S16E103 - Maluma
The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.
Oct. 20, 2023, midnight
S16E104 - Jordan Ward
The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.
Oct. 23, 2023, midnight
S16E105 - Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman
The two artists perform a set of music full of yearning, joy and history.
Oct. 24, 2023, midnight
S16E106 - Nile Rodgers & CHIC
As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.
Oct. 26, 2023, midnight
S16E107 - Shakti
The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.
Oct. 30, 2023, midnight
S16E108 - Arlo Parks
The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.
Nov. 1, 2023, midnight
S16E109 - Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher
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.
Nov. 3, 2023, midnight
S16E110 - Emerson String Quartet
In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.
Nov. 6, 2023, midnight
S16E111 - Samia
Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.
Nov. 8, 2023, midnight
S16E112 - Noname
The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.
Nov. 10, 2023, midnight
S16E113 - Hayden Pedigo
At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.
Nov. 13, 2023, midnight
S16E114 - Marta Pereira da Costa
The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.
Nov. 15, 2023, midnight
S16E115 - PJ Harvey
In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.
Nov. 17, 2023, midnight
S16E116 - Shucked
Songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally take us on a musical journey from Nashville to Broadway with their musical, Shucked.
Nov. 20, 2023, midnight
S16E117 - William Prince
The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.
Nov. 22, 2023, midnight
S16E118 - Tiny Desk Korea: Tomorrow X Together
The standout group of K-pop's fourth generation is in their element in this Tiny Desk Korea performance.
Nov. 27, 2023, midnight
S16E119 - Sampha
The artist returns to the Tiny Desk for a full circle moment of a performance.
Nov. 29, 2023, midnight
S16E120 - Aja Monet
The Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry.
Dec. 1, 2023, midnight
S16E121 - Philip Selway
The Radiohead drummer performs three songs with a mix of deep warmth and wry, self-effacing modesty.
Dec. 4, 2023, midnight
S16E122 - The LeeVees
Bob Boilen's favorite Hanukkah tradition graces the Tiny Desk for fun-filled songs about latkes and gelt.
Dec. 7, 2023, midnight
S16E123 - Olivia Rodrigo
The singer-songwriter brings a handful of searing cuts from her sophomore album, GUTS, to the Tiny Desk.
Dec. 11, 2023, midnight
S16E124 - Laufey
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings her modern jazz-pop love songs to the Tiny Desk.
Dec. 13, 2023, midnight
S16E125 - Alvvays
The band's recreation of its billowy, shoegaze-y sound lights up the Tiny Desk.
Dec. 15, 2023, midnight
S16E126 - Scarface
The rapper's performance radiates with his decadeslong passion as an emcee and producer.
Dec. 18, 2023, midnight
S16E127 - Louis Cato
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader believes that live music builds community. At the Tiny Desk, Cato captivates.
Dec. 20, 2023, midnight
S16E128 - Sweeney Todd
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Broadway cast, complete with Tiny Desk-sized orchestrations by Stephen Sondhiem's longtime collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.
Dec. 22, 2023, midnight
Network: NPR
Episode Runtime: 14 min.
Season Runtime: 20 min.
Released: April 22, 2008
Last Air Date: June 2, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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