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2014x1
Van-Anh Vanessa Vo
Episode overview
The musician unpacks an array of traditional Vietnamese instruments — and 1,000 years of culture.
The musician unpacks an array of traditional Vietnamese instruments — and 1,000 years of culture.
2014x2
Lily & Madeleine
Episode overview
The teenagers play a restrained, homespun mix of folk and pop with undeniably sweet harmonies.
The teenagers play a restrained, homespun mix of folk and pop with undeniably sweet harmonies.
2014x3
Afro Blue
Episode overview
The Howard University vocal jazz ensemble performs beautiful African-American spirituals.
The Howard University vocal jazz ensemble performs beautiful African-American spirituals.
2014x4
Robert Glasper Experiment
Episode overview
Members of the Grammy-winning, organic R&B Experiment band jam with singer Marsha Ambrosius.
Members of the Grammy-winning, organic R&B Experiment band jam with singer Marsha Ambrosius.
2014x5
Angel Olsen
Episode overview
The expressive, powerful singer previews songs from her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness.
The expressive, powerful singer previews songs from her new album, Burn Your Fire for No Witness.
2014x6
Pixies
Episode overview
Hear the legendary band perform 1989's "Monkey Gone to Heaven" and two new songs — one unreleased.
Hear the legendary band perform 1989's "Monkey Gone to Heaven" and two new songs — one unreleased.
2014x7
Fanfare Ciocarlia
Episode overview
The joyous Balkan brass band plays at a pace that would make the Ramones burst into a sweat.
The joyous Balkan brass band plays at a pace that would make the Ramones burst into a sweat.
2014x8
Suzanne Vega
Episode overview
The inventive folk-music veteran book-ends a four-song set with her hits "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."
The inventive folk-music veteran book-ends a four-song set with her hits "Luka" and "Tom's Diner."
2014x9
Cate Le Bon
Episode overview
The Welsh singer's set conveys loneliness and doubt with just two guitars and an inviting whisper.
The Welsh singer's set conveys loneliness and doubt with just two guitars and an inviting whisper.
2014x10
Sofia Rei
Episode overview
For about 20 minutes one sunny afternoon, Rei turned a desk into a small Latin American folk club.
For about 20 minutes one sunny afternoon, Rei turned a desk into a small Latin American folk club.
2014x11
Brass Bed
Episode overview
See the band re-create some of its stellar studio effects with a pedal steel and some novelty mics.
See the band re-create some of its stellar studio effects with a pedal steel and some novelty mics.
2014x12
Asaf Avidan
Episode overview
Avidan has an album and no U.S. record label to put it out. But he's on a solo tour that's stunning.
Avidan has an album and no U.S. record label to put it out. But he's on a solo tour that's stunning.
2014x13
Lowland Hum
Episode overview
It's hard to convey the sound of two people in love, but Lowland Hum does that effortlessly.
It's hard to convey the sound of two people in love, but Lowland Hum does that effortlessly.
2014x14
Jake Bugg
Episode overview
Watch the 20-year-old English singer-songwriter, who has worked with superproducer Rick Rubin.
Watch the 20-year-old English singer-songwriter, who has worked with superproducer Rick Rubin.
2014x15
Diane Cluck
Episode overview
On record, Cluck's elastic voice and fingerpicking are impressive. Live, they jam the senses.
On record, Cluck's elastic voice and fingerpicking are impressive. Live, they jam the senses.
2014x16
Joseph Calleja
Episode overview
All the world's top opera houses want the young tenor with the old-school approach.
All the world's top opera houses want the young tenor with the old-school approach.
2014x17
The Haden Triplets
Episode overview
When the sisters cover classic country music together, the result is a treat and a trip in time.
When the sisters cover classic country music together, the result is a treat and a trip in time.
2014x18
The Both
Episode overview
Singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo unite from opposite ends of the volume knob.
Singer-songwriters Aimee Mann and Ted Leo unite from opposite ends of the volume knob.
2014x19
Tom Brosseau
Episode overview
The North Dakota singer-songwriter possesses one of the most arresting voices in folk music today.
The North Dakota singer-songwriter possesses one of the most arresting voices in folk music today.
2014x20
Courtney Barnett
Episode overview
Barnett tells stories like your best friend, provided your best friend is a funny Australian poet.
Barnett tells stories like your best friend, provided your best friend is a funny Australian poet.
2014x21
Usman Riaz
Episode overview
A young Pakistani musician treats the guitar as percussion — with surprisingly shimmering results.
A young Pakistani musician treats the guitar as percussion — with surprisingly shimmering results.
2014x22
Federico Aubele
Episode overview
The Argentine singer uses his dark, husky voice to produce a specific effect in these three songs.
The Argentine singer uses his dark, husky voice to produce a specific effect in these three songs.
2014x23
Quilt
Episode overview
Interweaving harmonies and guitar lines set the tone for these soft, benevolent, dreamy songs.
Interweaving harmonies and guitar lines set the tone for these soft, benevolent, dreamy songs.
2014x24
Johnnyswim
Episode overview
Impossibly telegenic and charming, the band mixes booming intensity with polish and sparkle.
Impossibly telegenic and charming, the band mixes booming intensity with polish and sparkle.
2014x25
Cian Nugent
Episode overview
The Dublin guitarist runs through a ragtime jaunt, a basement-bar choogle and a sad-sack closer.
The Dublin guitarist runs through a ragtime jaunt, a basement-bar choogle and a sad-sack closer.
2014x26
Public Service Broadcasting
Episode overview
The duo's sample-laden instrumental music is entertainment as education for the head and feet alike.
The duo's sample-laden instrumental music is entertainment as education for the head and feet alike.
2014x27
Timber Timbre
Episode overview
See the swamp-folk band play a characteristically eerie and mysterious set in the NPR Music offices.
See the swamp-folk band play a characteristically eerie and mysterious set in the NPR Music offices.
2014x28
Chvrches
Episode overview
The Scottish synth-pop band turns up with a small arsenal of synthesizers to perform three songs.
The Scottish synth-pop band turns up with a small arsenal of synthesizers to perform three songs.
2014x29
Iestyn Davies
Episode overview
See the countertenor and lutenist Thomas Dunford perform John Dowland's melancholy songs.
See the countertenor and lutenist Thomas Dunford perform John Dowland's melancholy songs.
2014x30
Ages And Ages
Episode overview
The band makes the kind of music that can at least briefly restore your faith in humanity.
The band makes the kind of music that can at least briefly restore your faith in humanity.
2014x31
Yasmine Hamdan
Episode overview
The Lebanese singer-songwriter is one of the most groundbreaking musicians in the Middle East.
The Lebanese singer-songwriter is one of the most groundbreaking musicians in the Middle East.
2014x32
Hozier
Episode overview
Andrew Hozier-Byrne wraps his rich, vital, soulful voice around songs rooted in the blues.
Andrew Hozier-Byrne wraps his rich, vital, soulful voice around songs rooted in the blues.
2014x33
Juana Molina
Episode overview
Molina sounds as if she'd been raised by wolves and discovered the world of music on her own.
Molina sounds as if she'd been raised by wolves and discovered the world of music on her own.
2014x34
Simone Dinnerstein
Episode overview
Watch the celebrated pianist make Bach's Two-part Inventions sing and zing.
Watch the celebrated pianist make Bach's Two-part Inventions sing and zing.
2014x35
Marian McLaughlin
Episode overview
A quirky and wistful performer with a string section, McLaughlin makes music like few others.
A quirky and wistful performer with a string section, McLaughlin makes music like few others.
2014x36
Eliot Fisk And Paco Peña
Episode overview
A classical virtuoso and an equally captivating flamenco player combine for a set of duets.
A classical virtuoso and an equally captivating flamenco player combine for a set of duets.
2014x37
Rodney Crowell
Episode overview
The country singer-songwriter performs with the ease and swagger of a man comfortable in his ways.
The country singer-songwriter performs with the ease and swagger of a man comfortable in his ways.
2014x38
Mali Music
Episode overview
The singer-songwriter and musician performs with unabashed positivity and an uplifting spirit.
The singer-songwriter and musician performs with unabashed positivity and an uplifting spirit.
2014x39
Conor Oberst
Episode overview
The Bright Eyes singer performs songs from Upside Down Mountain with help from members of Dawes.
The Bright Eyes singer performs songs from Upside Down Mountain with help from members of Dawes.
2014x40
Tracy Silverman
Episode overview
See the innovative player create waves of sound with a six-string violin.
See the innovative player create waves of sound with a six-string violin.
2014x41
Lydia Loveless
Episode overview
The 23-year-old singer-guitarist performs gritty, countrified blues-rock in the NPR Music offices.
The 23-year-old singer-guitarist performs gritty, countrified blues-rock in the NPR Music offices.
2014x42
The Foreign Exchange
Episode overview
Watch the Tiny Desk turn into a church, comedy club and neo-soul spot.
Watch the Tiny Desk turn into a church, comedy club and neo-soul spot.
2014x43
Moon Hooch
Episode overview
They call what they make "cave music" — but it's just as powerful at the Tiny Desk.
They call what they make "cave music" — but it's just as powerful at the Tiny Desk.
2014x44
John Grant
Episode overview
Grant's songs don't mess around, with lyrics that function as darts of retort and thought.
Grant's songs don't mess around, with lyrics that function as darts of retort and thought.
2014x45
Holly Williams
Episode overview
The singer has a magnificent way with phrasing, not to mention a remarkable country-music lineage.
The singer has a magnificent way with phrasing, not to mention a remarkable country-music lineage.
2014x46
Marisa Anderson
Episode overview
The guitarist kicks up some dirt with a Rev. Gary Davis deconstruction and a Stratocaster hoedown.
The guitarist kicks up some dirt with a Rev. Gary Davis deconstruction and a Stratocaster hoedown.
2014x47
Hamilton Leithauser
Episode overview
In this three-song set, the Walkmen singer demonstrates that he's lost none of his vocal power.
In this three-song set, the Walkmen singer demonstrates that he's lost none of his vocal power.
2014x48
Highasakite
Episode overview
Watch an atmospheric Norwegian band with a yearning sound. Also: See a flugabone!
Watch an atmospheric Norwegian band with a yearning sound. Also: See a flugabone!
2014x49
Saintseneca
Episode overview
In the NPR offices, the Ohio band plays three alternately brooding and stomping songs from Dark Arc.
In the NPR offices, the Ohio band plays three alternately brooding and stomping songs from Dark Arc.
2014x50
Quetzal
Episode overview
The veteran East L.A. band's music penetrates the intellect even as it makes your hips sway.
The veteran East L.A. band's music penetrates the intellect even as it makes your hips sway.
2014x51
The Family Crest
Episode overview
The band's seven players are trained in classical and jazz, led by Liam McCormick's powerful voice.
The band's seven players are trained in classical and jazz, led by Liam McCormick's powerful voice.
2014x52
Irene Diaz
Episode overview
With Carolyn Cardoza, Diaz conjures a place where emotions run deep and beauty is unmistakable.
With Carolyn Cardoza, Diaz conjures a place where emotions run deep and beauty is unmistakable.
2014x53
Bob Mould
Episode overview
The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman plugs in for a characteristically loud four-song set.
The former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman plugs in for a characteristically loud four-song set.
2014x54
Ernest Ranglin
Episode overview
Watch a talented, charming guitar legend make magic as his band Avila holds down the beat.
Watch a talented, charming guitar legend make magic as his band Avila holds down the beat.
2014x55
Pacifica Quartet
Episode overview
Watch the group play selections from Shostakovich's cycle of introspective string quartets.
Watch the group play selections from Shostakovich's cycle of introspective string quartets.
2014x56
Rodrigo Amarante
Episode overview
A veteran of Little Joy and Los Hermanos, Amarante makes warm, tender music as a solo artist.
A veteran of Little Joy and Los Hermanos, Amarante makes warm, tender music as a solo artist.
2014x57
Nickel Creek
Episode overview
The band was made to sing and play around one microphone, so a Tiny Desk Concert seemed inevitable.
The band was made to sing and play around one microphone, so a Tiny Desk Concert seemed inevitable.
2014x58
Sturgill Simpson
Episode overview
The Kentucky native writes country songs about loneliness, failed dreams, drinking and drugs.
The Kentucky native writes country songs about loneliness, failed dreams, drinking and drugs.
2014x59
Trampled By Turtles
Episode overview
Known for the speed of their playing, the Minnesotans are about more than just blistering bluegrass.
Known for the speed of their playing, the Minnesotans are about more than just blistering bluegrass.
2014x60
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Episode overview
Mayfield's music has gotten more beguiling as she explores the many contrasts in her hypnotic sound.
Mayfield's music has gotten more beguiling as she explores the many contrasts in her hypnotic sound.
2014x61
Justin Townes Earle
Episode overview
In advance of his new album Single Mothers, the singer performs two new songs and an old favorite.
In advance of his new album Single Mothers, the singer performs two new songs and an old favorite.
2014x62
Luluc
Episode overview
Graceful singing and storytelling meet guitars and textures that help create an unforgettable aura.
Graceful singing and storytelling meet guitars and textures that help create an unforgettable aura.
2014x63
Tweedy
Episode overview
With his drummer son Spencer, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy performs songs from their new album, Sukierae.
With his drummer son Spencer, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy performs songs from their new album, Sukierae.
2014x64
Bio Ritmo
Episode overview
The 10-piece salsa band built its career on dance floors, where it never fails to make people move.
The 10-piece salsa band built its career on dance floors, where it never fails to make people move.
2014x65
Ryan Keberle & Catharsis
Episode overview
The trombonist's working band established some nifty swing, assisted in absentia by Sufjan Stevens.
The trombonist's working band established some nifty swing, assisted in absentia by Sufjan Stevens.
2014x66
Jackson Browne
Episode overview
Browne still writes songs with conviction, craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.
Browne still writes songs with conviction, craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.
2014x67
Raquel Sofia
Episode overview
Sofia has spent most of her career 20 feet from stardom as a backup singer for Juanes and Shakira.
Sofia has spent most of her career 20 feet from stardom as a backup singer for Juanes and Shakira.
2014x68
The Bots
Episode overview
The band plays with a great rock-duo punch that recalls The White Stripes or JEFF The Brotherhood.
The band plays with a great rock-duo punch that recalls The White Stripes or JEFF The Brotherhood.
2014x69
Ásgeir
Episode overview
The Icelandic singer's voice is angelic and yearning, his songs simple and universal.
The Icelandic singer's voice is angelic and yearning, his songs simple and universal.
2014x70
Anthony D'Amato
Episode overview
D'Amato's music can feel Motown-y, garage-y and Springsteen-y, but he sounds sparer here.
D'Amato's music can feel Motown-y, garage-y and Springsteen-y, but he sounds sparer here.
2014x71
Danish String Quartet
Episode overview
Watch the young, versatile ensemble play folk music from around Denmark and beyond.
Watch the young, versatile ensemble play folk music from around Denmark and beyond.
2014x72
T-Pain
Episode overview
We asked the King of Auto-Tune to grace the Tiny Desk without any embellishment or effects.
We asked the King of Auto-Tune to grace the Tiny Desk without any embellishment or effects.
2014x73
Banks
Episode overview
Known for lavish electronic productions, Banks serves notice as a powerful singer in her own right.
Known for lavish electronic productions, Banks serves notice as a powerful singer in her own right.
2014x74
Sun Ra Arkestra
Episode overview
With costumes inspired by Egyptian symbolism and sci-fi, Ra's band plays a special Halloween set.
With costumes inspired by Egyptian symbolism and sci-fi, Ra's band plays a special Halloween set.
2014x75
Making Movies
Episode overview
A rousing band from Kansas City, Making Movies mixes languages and eras with infectious energy.
A rousing band from Kansas City, Making Movies mixes languages and eras with infectious energy.
2014x76
Roomful Of Teeth
Episode overview
Watch the group sing new music with yelps, yodels and a few fine harmonies.
Watch the group sing new music with yelps, yodels and a few fine harmonies.
2014x77
Davíd Garza
Episode overview
The Austin singer-songwriter joins his stunning voice with that of touring partner Gaby Moreno.
The Austin singer-songwriter joins his stunning voice with that of touring partner Gaby Moreno.
2014x78
J Mascis
Episode overview
The Dinosaur Jr. frontman, one of the world's loudest musicians, performs unplugged and acoustic.
The Dinosaur Jr. frontman, one of the world's loudest musicians, performs unplugged and acoustic.
2014x79
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Episode overview
Benatar and Giraldo play three classics: "We Live For Love," "We Belong" and "Promises In The Dark."
Benatar and Giraldo play three classics: "We Live For Love," "We Belong" and "Promises In The Dark."
2014x80
Sam Amidon & Bill Frisell
Episode overview
Amidon weaves his compositions into traditional music, while Frisell adds atmospheric guitar.
Amidon weaves his compositions into traditional music, while Frisell adds atmospheric guitar.
2014x81
Dublin Guitar Quartet
Episode overview
Hear the Irish ensemble's fresh take on Philip Glass' propulsive yet intimate string quartets.
Hear the Irish ensemble's fresh take on Philip Glass' propulsive yet intimate string quartets.
2014x82
St. Paul And The Broken Bones
Episode overview
The band's got heart and soul and flair, with a well-worn sound buoyed by strong, fresh songwriting.
The band's got heart and soul and flair, with a well-worn sound buoyed by strong, fresh songwriting.
2014x83
Yusuf/Cat Stevens
Episode overview
The singer performs two new songs, as well as "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and "Father and Son."
The singer performs two new songs, as well as "The First Cut Is the Deepest" and "Father and Son."
2014x84
Lucinda Williams
Episode overview
She came to the desk a little unsure, and left singing "West Memphis" with intensity and passion.
She came to the desk a little unsure, and left singing "West Memphis" with intensity and passion.
2014x85
HMSTR
Episode overview
Watch our favorite hamsters play their twee-as-all-get-out holiday pop-punk song, "Snow Day."
Watch our favorite hamsters play their twee-as-all-get-out holiday pop-punk song, "Snow Day."
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