NPR Tiny Desk Concerts S15E108 · Symba

Air date: 2022-10-28 18m

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The Bay Area rapper balances high-octane wordplay with crisp scene-setting in his Tiny Desk performance.

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  1. 1 1. Turnstile (Home) Concert2022-01-05 · 17mAt the drummer's house in Baltimore, Turnstile's high-energy hardcore is surrounded by stuffed animals, presumably pogoing and windmilling in your imagination.
  2. 2 2. esperanza spalding (Home) Concert2022-01-07 · 21mspalding and the Loving presences play a spirit-nourishing Tiny Desk home concert featuring selections from her Songwrights Apothecary Lab, (S.A.L.) project.
  3. 3 3. Mon Laferte (Home) Concert2022-01-12 · 18mThe Chilean vocalist and her orchestra's combination of Mexican folkloric and European chamber music make for a musical and visual treat.
  4. 4 4. Cordae (Home) Concert2022-01-14 · 21mThe DMV-bred emcee's Tiny Desk home concert is a charismatic combo of fan favorites and cuts from his new album, From a Birds Eye View.
  5. 5 5. Jake Xerxes Fussell (Home) Concert2022-01-25 · 17mFrom a cozy home in Pittsboro, N.C., the singer and guitarist breathes new life into old, obscure folk songs.
  6. 6 6. ADG7: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-27 · 17mWhat happens when a pop band takes inspiration from Korea's sacred, shamanic ritual music? Watch to find out.
  7. 7 7. Bedouin Burger: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-27 · 16mThe Middle Eastern duo's music marries traditional Arab sounds of magam, religious songs of ancient Syria, jazz, and slick pop hooks.
  8. 8 8. Suistamon Sähkö: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-27 · 16mYou simply have to watch this band to believe it — especially the transfixing accordion.
  9. 9 9. Son Rompe Pera: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-28 · 19mSkater vibes, literally. Watch the Mexico City band perform its blend of garage, marimba and cumbia.
  10. 10 10. Northern Cree: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-28 · 12mThe Canadian powwow and round dance act perform a meditative set for globalFEST.
  11. 11 11. Kombilesa Mí: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-28 · 15mHailing from the first free Black town in the Americas, Kombilesa Mí fuses the traditional sounds of Colombia with urban pop.
  12. 12 12. Tufan Derince: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-29 · 18mEver heard the elektro bağlama? You're about to, in this electronic update on Turkish folk music.
  13. 13 13. Kiran Ahluwalia: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-29 · 19mIndian tradition meets blues, rock and jazz in this brilliant globalFEST performance.
  14. 14 14. Al Bilali Soudan: Tiny Desk meets globalFEST 20222022-01-29 · 18mThe Timbuktu group bring Tamasheq music from their living room to yours.
  15. 15 15. Amber Mark (Home) Concert2022-01-31 · 17mIn celebration of her stunning debut album, Three Dimensions Deep, the singer-songwriter and producer plays a deeply intimate Tiny Desk home concert.
  16. 16 16. Tori Amos (Home) Concert2022-02-02 · 15mFrom her state-of-the-art home studio, the beloved singer-songwriter plays selections from her 2021 album, Ocean to Ocean, as well as a fan favorite.
  17. 17 17. Fatoumata Diawara (Home) Concert2022-02-03 · 19mThe esteemed Malian singer, songwriter, and actress delivers a riveting performance of songs from her Grammy-nominated album, Fenfo.
  18. 18 18. El DeBarge (Home) Concert2022-02-04 · 16mThe torchbearer for the DeBarge family plays a few of his R&B standards from a cozy home studio.
  19. 19 19. Catherine Russell (Home) Concert2022-02-11 · 17mThe celebrated jazz singer performs a selection of popular early jazz standards at the GB Juke Joint Studio.
  20. 20 20. Anthony Roth Costanzo and Justin Vivian Bond (Home) Concert2022-02-15 · 14mOpera and cabaret comingle when two odd bedfellows bring music by Philip Glass, The Bangles, Peter Gabriel and Christoph Willibald Gluck to a "tiny apartment" in Manhattan.
  21. 21 21. Too Short (Home) Concert2022-02-17 · 18mThe Oakland rapper delivers a dynamic, funk-laden performance that showcases his extensive contributions to West Coast hip-hop.
  22. 22 22. Buffalo Nichols (Home) Concert2022-02-22 · 13mThe blues singer plays a solo Tiny Desk home concert from a spare, dimly lit Austin office building.
  23. 23 23. Patti LaBelle (Home) Concert2022-02-23 · 16mFrom a backstage corner of a concert hall in Austin, Texas, the Godmother of Soul performs hits from across the many chapters of her fabulous career.
  24. 24 24. Pastor Shirley Caesar (Home) Concert2022-02-25 · 13mThe "First Lady of Gospel Music" delivers a sampling of her vast music ministry in this Tiny Desk home Concert.
  25. 25 25. Fireboy DML (Home) Concert2022-03-03 · 11mThe Nigerian singer-songwriter delivers "Afro-life" in a three-song Tiny Desk home concert.
  26. 26 26. Patricia Kopatchinskaja (Home) Concert2022-03-08 · 18mA fearless risk-taker who makes warhorses sound freshly minted, Kopatchinskaja, from her Vienna apartment, sets fire to Beethoven and offers rarely heard American music.
  27. 27 27. Abdullah Ibrahim (Home) Concert2022-03-09 · 13mThis performance by the celebrated South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master reflects on the past and helps clarify the present.
  28. 28 28. Camilo (Home) Concert2022-03-11 · 15mIn this sweet performance, the Colombian singer-songwriter lets the world view his fairytale life in full bloom.
  29. 29 29. Bonobo (Home) Concert2022-03-15 · 18mThe artist and DJ performs a set that hits like a series of quietly arresting lullabies in a Nashville warehouse with a full band, featuring Jordan Rakei and Hundred Waters' Nicole
  30. 30 30. Daniel Hope (Home) Concert2022-03-17 · 21mWatch violinist Daniel Hope play Beethoven from the composer's own birth house in Bonn, Germany.
  31. 31 31. Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Yard Act2022-03-21 · 19mThe Leeds band perform a wry and compelling five-song set from a club's green room.
  32. 32 32. Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: KAINA2022-03-22 · 14mThe Chicago singer channels casita-born energy into a performance alongside a crew of close collaborators.
  33. 33 33. Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Pom Pom Squad2022-03-23 · 17mLed by Mia Berrin's bitterly romantic songwriting, the band performs songs that bring a much-needed dose of silliness to self-serious grunge and punk.
  34. 34 34. Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Maxo Kream2022-03-24 · 17mBacked by a live band, the Houston rapper performs a set that highlights the incredibly complex puzzle of his life.
  35. 35 35. Madi Diaz (Home) Concert2022-03-28 · 16mIn her Tiny Desk (home) concert, Madi Diaz's music has never sounded richer or more radiant.
  36. 36 36. Los Rivera Destino (Home) Concert2022-03-30 · 19mThe comedic Puerto Rican trio delivers a visual and lyrical treat of a performance.
  37. 37 37. Maren Morris (Home) Concert2022-04-04 · 12mIn this four-song set, the country artist delivers her songs with clear-eyed passion.
  38. 38 38. Leif Ove Andsnes (Home) Concert2022-04-08 · 19mHear the award-winning pianist offer two sides of Mozart's genius from inside the composer's own home in Vienna.
  39. 39 39. The Linda Lindas (Home) Concert2022-04-11 · 15mAfter going viral just a year ago, the teen punk band returns to "blow the roof off" the library.
  40. 40 40. Brittany Davis (Home) Concert2022-04-13 · 18mThe Seattle musician and their hard-hitting band fuse rock, soul, hip-hop, pop and R&B for songs that teem with insights about identity, injustice and power.
  41. 41 41. mehro (Home) Concert2022-04-14 · 14mWatch an intimate, stunning performance from the California singer-songwriter who embraces well-worn emotions with grace and beauty.
  42. 42 42. Samora Pinderhughes (Home) Concert2022-04-15 · 20mSamora Pinderhughes delivers a vulnerable and intimate performance from his exhibition "The Healing Project."
  43. 43 43. Currensy (Home) Concert2022-04-20 · 16mThe New Orleans rapper gives a performance that features three key elements that make him who he is: cars, weed and, of course, music.
  44. 44 44. S. Carey (Home) Concert2022-04-21 · 17mThe artist performs four songs surrounded by household appliances and a handful of his closest collaborators.
  45. 45 45. Feid (Home) Concert2022-04-22 · 16mThe Colombian artist utilizes his full 15-minute set to depict an artistic and intentional musical image of his home and its rich sonic diversity.
  46. 46 46. A Strange Loop (Home) Concert2022-04-26 · 20mThe cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical cram into a booth at a New York institution for this whirlwind of a performance.
  47. 47 47. Roger Eno (Home) Concert2022-04-27 · 17mGentle music from the bucolic English countryside pervades this tranquil Tiny Desk (home) concert by Roger Eno, with a special appearance by his two daughters.
  48. 48 48. Thee Sinseers (Home) Concert2022-05-02 · 16mThe California band The Sinseers play a passionate and retro four-song set in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
  49. 49 49. Ron Carter (Home) Concert2022-05-04 · 9mWatch the legendary jazz bassist and members of his trio perform from The Blue Note's prestigious stage.
  50. 50 50. Little Shop of Horrors (Home) Concert2022-05-06 · 22mComposer Alan Menken joins the cast of the off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors to celebrate the show's 40th anniversary.
  51. 51 51. Aoife O'Donovan (Home) Concert2022-05-09 · 18mThe singer-songwriter assembled her band at a New Hampshire bookstore for a set of warm folk-pop songs.
  52. 52 52. ARC Ensemble (Home) Concert2022-05-11 · 15mMusicians from Canada's Royal Conservatory in Toronto introduce the spirited and overlooked music of Ukrainian composer Dmitri Klebanov.
  53. 53 53. Buffy Sainte-Marie (Home) Concert2022-05-12 · 15mBuffy Sainte-Marie has always been a wandering soul with a fierce sense of direction. Watch her and her touring band perform four songs from across her long, innovative career.
  54. 54 54. Fontaines D.C. (Home) Concert2022-05-17 · 18mIrish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. delivers a four-song set from Chicago's Irish American Heritage Center.
  55. 55 55. IDK (Home) Concert2022-05-18 · 15mThe rapper gives a captivating, cool performance from his Los Angeles home for an audience of neighbors and friends.
  56. 56 56. pH-1, Mndsgn and Audrey Nuna: AAPI Heritage Month Tiny Desk (Home) Concert2022-05-20 · 13mThe Tiny Desk is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month withperformances from pH-1, Mndsgn and Audrey Nuna.
  57. 57 57. Ada Lea (Home) Concert2022-05-24 · 17mIn her Tiny Desk (home) concert, Ada Lea performs four sharply detailed and dreamy songs.
  58. 58 58. Svaneborg Kardyb (Home) Concert2022-05-25 · 19mThe Danish jazz duo perform an untraditional four-song set from the countryside in Djursland, Denmark.
  59. 59 59. Alisa Amador: 2022 Tiny Desk Contest Winner2022-05-31 · 21mThis year's Tiny Desk Contest winner performed the first Tiny Desk concert with an audience in over 800 days. It was a joyful, moving set from a captivating artist.
  60. 60 60. Adekunle Gold (Home) Concert2022-06-02 · 15mAG is ready for takeoff. Watch a live set from the Nigerian singer-songwriter and his band inside a faux airport terminal in Los Angeles.
  61. 61 61. James Francies (Home) Concert2022-06-03 · 19mJames Francies delivers a poignant and powerful Tiny Desk (home) concert.
  62. 62 62. Naira Marley (Home) Concert2022-06-08 · 12mThe celebrated Afrobeat star performs an upbeat Tiny Desk (home) concert including several songs from his debut album.
  63. 63 63. FKA twigs (Home) Concert2022-06-10 · 16mIn the hallowed halls of London's St. Matthias Church, the innovative musician performs a cathartic set, including her new song "killer."
  64. 64 64. Larry June (Home) Concert2022-06-16 · 13mLarry June is the indie-rap hustle personified. Though the Bay Area emcee has a prodigious output, his (home) concert reflects the comfortable, laid-back tone of his records.
  65. 65 65. Ravyn Lenae2022-06-22 · 16mThe genre-melding R&B artist Ravyn Lenae brings a funky, futuristic set to the Tiny Desk.
  66. 66 66. Maverick City Music2022-06-23 · 19mThe contemporary worship music collective performs behind the Tiny Desk, featuring a special appearance by gospel legend Kirk Franklin.
  67. 67 67. Monica (Home) Concert2022-06-24 · 17mMonica delivers a vibrant vocal masterclass in this Tiny Desk (home) concert that spans decades.
  68. 68 68. J'Nai Bridges (Home) Concert2022-06-27 · 18mThe Grammy Award-winning opera singer performs a classical, jazz and gospel influenced set.
  69. 69 69. Denzel Curry2022-06-29 · 20mFrom the moment the versatile emcee arrived at the Tiny Desk, the vibes were right. Watch a six-song set from Curry and a 10-piece live band.
  70. 70 70. Usher2022-06-30 · 25mThe R&B goliath caps off our Black Music Month celebration, highlighting a catalog chock-full of hits spanning 25 years.
  71. 71 71. Essential Voices USA2022-07-01 · 18mWatch a world premiere performance of choral songs built on texts from important Washington women, from Kamala Harris and Condoleezza Rice to Eleanor Roosevelt, Elena Kagan and Abi
  72. 72 72. Maylee Todd (Home) Concert2022-07-06 · 17mMaylee Todd's sci-fi performance includes an appearance from the first digital avatar to perform a Tiny Desk concert.
  73. 73 73. FKJ (Home) Concert2022-07-07 · 18mThis performance from the French producer and multi-instrumentalist has all the shivers of ASMR with all the emotive joy of a warehouse electronic fête.
  74. 74 74. Belle and Sebastian2022-07-08 · 17mThe band from Glasgow gives a charming, magnificent performance of songs from its new album, plus a classic tune from If You're Feeling Sinister.
  75. 75 75. Animal Collective (Home) Concert2022-07-12 · 16mThe band Animal Collective performs a transfixing, unpredictable concert at MASS MoCA.
  76. 76 76. Curse Of Lono (Home) Concert2022-07-14 · 14mThe band, led by singer and songwriter Felix Bechtolsheimer, performs dark but beautiful songs from its evocative 2022 album People In Cars.
  77. 77 77. Ludovico Einaudi2022-07-15 · 21mThe Italian pianist and composer brings his emotional and reflective music to the Tiny Desk.
  78. 78 78. Mivos Quartet2022-07-19 · 17mThe Mivos Quartet offers a new, colorful piece by Henry Threadgill and music by Robert Honstein inspired by the shimmering light at the Arctic Circle.
  79. 79 79. Big Thief (Home) Concert2022-07-20 · 19mThe band plays a comfortable, playful set — including an unreleased song — from a house in Connecticut.
  80. 80 80. Pigeon Pit2022-07-28 · 16mThe folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.
  81. 81 81. Madison Cunningham2022-08-03 · 20mThe singer-songwriter performs a selection of tracks from her forthcoming album, Revealer, that are alive with new sensations.
  82. 82 82. Regina Spektor2022-08-05 · 24mSpektor performs songs filled with truth and whimsy from her astonishing new record, plus some old favorites.
  83. 83 83. DOMi & JD BECK2022-08-10 · 17mThe jazz duo known for dazzling, brilliant live performances delivered at the Tiny Desk, with a set of songs from its debut album.
  84. 84 84. SFJAZZ Collective (Home) Concert2022-08-11 · 17mThe talented cohort of jazz artists perform a selection of songs that reflect on isolation, social upheaval and hope.
  85. 85 85. Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine2022-08-12 · 17mThe two Tiny Desk veterans bring a spirit of serious fun to each other's songs.
  86. 86 86. ADG72022-08-19 · 17mThe nine-piece band filled the room with joy and a sound that's unique in Tiny Desk history, mixing shamanistic ritual sounds with Korean folk songs.
  87. 87 87. Endea Owens and The Cookout2022-08-29 · 20mThe bassist and her band The Cookout perform a joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz.
  88. 88 88. Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet2022-08-31 · 20mIsaiah J. Thompson's compositions combine jazz's past and present to paint a beautiful portrait of its future.
  89. 89 89. SIX The Musical2022-09-01 · 20mThe Queens of the musical SIX reign over the Tiny Desk, enrapturing the audience of NPR staffers assembled.
  90. 90 90. Juilliard Jazz Ensemble2022-09-02 · 15mThe ensemble, composed of current students in Juilliard's jazz studies program, gives a performance that embodies a spirit of community and collaboration.
  91. 91 91. Randall Goosby2022-09-06 · 19mThe young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.
  92. 92 92. JID2022-09-08 · 22mThe East Atlanta emcee brings a serious attention to detail to this stripped-down performance of tracks from his new album plus some earlier career-defining songs.
  93. 93 93. Angélique Kidjo2022-09-12 · 20mThe inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.
  94. 94 94. Allison Russell2022-09-14 · 23mRussell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.
  95. 95 95. Omar Apollo2022-09-15 · 18mTo kick off our Latinx Heritage Month celebration, Omar Apollo brings a mariachi band and a communal spirit to the Tiny Desk.
  96. 96 96. Carin León (Home) Concert2022-09-19 · 15mA four song performance from the Mexican Regional artist captures a society in transition.
  97. 97 97. Girl Ultra2022-09-21 · 18mThe music of Mariana de Miguel is always changing — and her intimate, simmering El Tiny performance is an effortless flash of all she's capable of.
  98. 98 98. Trueno (Home) Concert2022-09-27 · 15mThe Argentinian rapper performs a set that feels like a meditation on the music and communities that have shaped him.
  99. 99 99. Jessie Reyez2022-09-30 · 16mThe Colombian-Canadian singer rearranges tracks from her new album and performs them with the assuredness of a true reina harnessing her vulnerability on stage.
  100. 100 100. Susana Baca (Home) Concert2022-10-05 · 16mThe Peruvian musician gives an intimate El Tiny performance befitting her status as a curator of folklore and culture of the highest order.
  101. 101 101. Carla Morrison2022-10-07 · 23mThe Mexican singer-songwriter gives a mesmerizing and emotional El Tiny performance.
  102. 102 102. Tokischa2022-10-12 · 17mThe Dominican musician reworks her songs in a melange of Latin American and Caribbean genres, subverting expectations and foregrounding unfiltered expression.
  103. 103 103. Farruko2022-10-14 · 15mAt his Tiny Desk concert, the rapper Farruko adapts his signature flow for a far more intimate setting.
  104. 104 104. Joyce Wrice2022-10-18 · 17mClad in white and backed by a six-piece band in all black, the effervescent R&B powerhouse delivered a set designed to make it difficult for anyone within earshot to keep still.
  105. 105 105. Leyla McCalla2022-10-20 · 22mDrawing from her new album Breaking the Thermometer, Leyla McCalla and her band explore the weight of memory in songs deeply immersed in the rhythms, sounds and history of Haiti.
  106. 106 106. The Crossing2022-10-24 · 15mHear what's been called "America's most astonishing choir" sing brand new music by Shara Nova that looks at how we handle difficult emotions.
  107. 107 107. S.G. Goodman2022-10-26 · 16mIn Goodman's songs, music is a route to both survival and transcendence. Watch her perform three powerful tracks that confront grief and stump for understanding.
  108. 108 108. Symba2022-10-28 · 18mThe Bay Area rapper balances high-octane wordplay with crisp scene-setting in his Tiny Desk performance.
  109. 109 109. King Princess2022-11-02 · 14mWith her self-assuredness on full display, King Princess performs three stripped-down songs that mix love, lust and playful self-deprecation.
  110. 110 110. NoSo2022-11-04 · 15mThe former Tiny Desk Contest entrant performs three sentimental, compassionate songs from their debut album.
  111. 111 111. Lizzy McAlpine2022-11-08 · 17mLizzy McAlpine produces a quiet, cinematic set with just a few guitars and expressive vocal harmonies.
  112. 112 112. Ezra Collective2022-11-10 · 16mThe London-based group brought intensity and energy to its long-awaited set behind the Tiny Desk.
  113. 113 113. The Lion King2022-11-11 · 19mThe cast and musicians of The Lion King on Broadway spent their day off behind the Tiny Desk to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.
  114. 114 114. Sheku Kanneh-Mason2022-11-15 · 14mWatch the rising young cellist transform a Bob Marley classic, explore brand new preludes and unspool a weepy Welsh ballad.
  115. 115 115. Horace Andy (Home) Concert2022-11-18 · 14mHorace Andy performs in his signature raspy, gruff tenor from the living room of producer Adrian Sherwood.
  116. 116 116. Santigold2022-11-21 · 22mSantigold performs her genre-straddling R&B and electro-pop in a set that returns to her DIY, punk roots.
  117. 117 117. beabadoobee2022-11-29 · 15mThe songwriter's grungy dream-pop sound and sweet, sincere voice are perfectly suited to the Tiny Desk.
  118. 118 118. The A's2022-12-01 · 18mThe duo, featuring Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Daughter of Swords' Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, gives a playful, fun-filled performance of sublime songs.
  119. 119 119. RM of BTS (Home) Concert2022-12-02 · 18mThe K-pop superstar and BTS member performs a set of solo material in front of a very impressive replica of the Tiny Desk.
  120. 120 120. Stromae2022-12-05 · 16mThe Belgian superstar's Tiny Desk is a portrait of a world-class showman at the height of his powers.
  121. 121 121. Alex G2022-12-07 · 14mThe cult-beloved Philly singer-songwriter plays a handful of stripped-down songs from across his vast discography, including songs from this year's God Save The Animals.
  122. 122 122. Eliane Elias2022-12-09 · 18mOne of the most respected names in Latin jazz gives a commanding performance behind the Tiny Desk.
  123. 123 123. The Mavericks2022-12-12 · 15mThe band is beloved for its live shows and masterful at bringing new fans into its fold — and its Tiny Desk gives us all a good idea of how it weaves that magic.
  124. 124 124. Westside Boogie2022-12-14 · 19mThe Compton poet's vulnerable music required minimal adjustment to fit into our space.