NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008)

Episodes

1. 1 1. The Mountain Goats2010-01-03 · 13mIn a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.
2. 2 2. Adam Arcuragi2010-01-10 · 18mIn a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.
3. 3 3. The Low Anthem2010-01-20 · 14mThe band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.
4. 4 4. Brooklyn Rider2010-01-26 · 19mThe string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.
5. 5 5. Dave Rawlings Machine With Gillian Welch2010-02-01 · 21mA longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.
6. 6 6. Edmar Castaneda2010-02-08 · 16mThe harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.
7. 7 7. Abaji2010-02-15 · 13mWith roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.
8. 8 8. Alec Ounsworth2010-02-22 · 13mThe singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.
9. 9 9. Laura Veirs2010-03-01 · 11mThe singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.
10. 10 10. Omara Portuondo2010-03-08 · 8mThe Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.
11. 11 11. The Antlers2010-03-15 · 20mThe Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.
12. 12 12. Wye Oak2010-03-29 · 18mThe talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.
13. 13 13. Jakob Dylan2010-04-02 · 13mJakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.
14. 14 14. Regina Carter2010-04-11 · 13mThe violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.
15. 15 15. David Russell2010-04-19 · 15mThe classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.
16. 16 16. Lionel Loueke2010-04-26 · 12mThe unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.
17. 17 17. Fredrik2010-05-03 · 12mFredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.
18. 18 18. Moby And Kelli Scarr2010-05-04 · 17mMoby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.
19. 19 19. Tarrus Riley2010-05-11 · 15mThe singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.
20. 20 20. Phoenix2010-05-18 · 13mHear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.
21. 21 21. Bettye LaVette2010-05-21 · 18mThe veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.
22. 22 22. Roger McGuinn With Amy Tan, Dave Barry And More: Authors At The Tiny Desk2010-06-01 · 17mSeven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.
23. 23 23. Zuill Bailey2010-06-04 · 14mHear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.
24. 24 24. The Mynabirds2010-06-21 · 14mLaura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.
25. 25 25. 'Weird Al' Yankovic2010-06-22 · 13mThe venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices.
26. 26 26. Gogol Bordello2010-06-28 · 15mThe frenetic gypsy punk band performs the most rollicking and insane Tiny Desk Concert of all time.
27. 27 27. Los Campesinos!2010-07-05 · 23mThe whip-smart sometimes bawdy U.K. band performs a clamorous ruckus in this Tiny Desk Concert.
28. 28 28. Jimmy Cliff2010-07-12 · 12mThe reggae icon performs classics from the film The Harder They Come in this acoustic performance.
29. 29 29. Villagers2010-07-19 · 12mVillagers' Conor O'Brien performs a beautiful and memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
30. 30 30. Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Zakir Hussain2010-07-26 · 15mThe three demonstrate the way musical mastery can become an exercise in wordless communication.
31. 31 31. The Holmes Brothers2010-08-02 · 13mHear the band play inspired soul from its latest album, Feed My Soul, at the NPR Music offices.
32. 32 32. Mavis Staples2010-08-09 · 14mThe soul icon performs songs from her latest album, You Are Not Alone, at the NPR Music offices.
33. 33 33. Frazey Ford2010-08-15 · 20mThe singer came to NPR Music with just her guitar to play four beautiful tunes from Obadiah.
34. 34 34. Peter Wolf Crier2010-08-17 · 10mThe Minneapolis duo performs songs from its stormy debut album, Inter-Be.
35. 35 35. Lawrence Arabia2010-08-23 · 19mThe New Zealand band plays four songs from its album Chant Darling at the NPR Music offices.
36. 36 36. Brian Courtney Wilson2010-08-25 · 13mThe gospel singer sounds like somebody you know — somebody you know with stage presence for days.
37. 37 37. Ana Tijoux2010-08-30 · 10mWith these intimate songs, the French-born Chilean rapper proves that hip-hop has no boundaries.
38. 38 38. The Nels Cline Singers2010-09-07 · 20mThe ever-adaptable guitarist creates challenging and expressive music in the NPR Music offices.
39. 39 39. Seu Jorge2010-09-13 · 19mThe singer and his band feed off the audience's live energy in a concert at the NPR Music offices.
40. 40 40. Alisa Weilerstein2010-09-15 · 16mThe young cellist plays Bach with elegance and a new piece by Golijov with Technicolor brilliance.
41. 41 41. Eef Barzelay Of Clem Snide2010-09-20 · 18mBarzelay, maybe the most underrated songwriter in the business, performs at the NPR Music offices.
42. 42 42. Lost In The Trees2010-09-23 · 17mThe band showcases its cinematic blend of storytelling and strings at the NPR Music offices.
43. 43 43. Tom Tom Club2010-10-06 · 16mThe legendary group performs its pop hits in a rare acoustic set at the NPR Music offices.
44. 44 44. Lower Dens2010-10-10 · 16mWatch Jana Hunter bring her delicate, haunting voice and hypnotic sound to the Tiny Desk.
45. 45 45. Hey Marseilles2010-10-17 · 12mIt doesn't take more than four minutes to fall in love with this utterly charming seven-piece band.
46. 46 46. Stile Antico2010-10-25 · 18mThe 12-person ensemble performs from the NPR Music offices.
47. 47 47. Nick Lowe2010-11-01 · 13mAt 61, Lowe is part crooner, part country and a little crotchety, but with a heart of pure pop.
48. 48 48. Rana Santacruz2010-11-02 · 18mIn honor of the Day of the Dead, Santacruz performs at the NPR offices in traditional mariachi garb.
49. 49 49. Black Dub2010-11-08 · 18mIn an intimate four-song set, Daniel Lanois and Trixie Whitley sound warm, vulnerable and ferocious.
50. 50 50. Los Lobos2010-11-10 · 12mThis set from the NPR Music office has something new, something old and something to dance to.
51. 51 51. Sharon Van Etten2010-11-14 · 16mIn this lovely Tiny Desk performance, Van Etten plays beguiling songs from her latest album, Epic.
52. 52 52. The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger2010-11-17 · 18mWatch Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl perform songs from Acoustic Sessions in the NPR offices.
53. 53 53. Olof Arnalds2010-11-22 · 14mWatch the Icelandic singer perform a lovely, folk-flavored set from the NPR Music offices.
54. 54 54. Khaira Arby2010-11-29Watch Mali's queen of desert rock unveil her stunning vocal chops at the NPR Music offices.
55. 55 55. Buke And Gass2010-12-06Watch the inventive and unpredictable duo play a joyfully pummeling set from the NPR Music offices.
56. 56 56. Yolanda Kondonassis2010-12-08 · 13mWatch the harpist give a powerful and intimate performance at the NPR Music offices.
57. 57 57. The Red River2010-12-13 · 13mWatch the 10-member band squeeze behind the Tiny Desk for an elegant, stripped-down performance.
58. 58 58. The Heligoats2010-12-15 · 20mWhat better way to celebrate our 100th Tiny Desk Concert than by discovering an artist worth loving?
59. 59 59. Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O2010-12-20 · 16mThough heavy on puns, the extraordinary jazz drummer's merry band isn't light on musicianship.
60. 60 60. Luisa Maita2010-12-26 · 9mThe Brazilian singer floats and sprinkles notes onto just the right places at the NPR Music offices.