NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Jan 7, 2009

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

Jan 27, 2009

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

Mar 2, 2009

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

May 8, 2009

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

May 29, 2009

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

Jun 8, 2009

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

Jun 15, 2009

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

Jun 22, 2009

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

Jun 29, 2009

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 6, 2009

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 13, 2009 · 17m

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

Jul 20, 2009

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

Jul 27, 2009

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

Aug 10, 2009

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

Aug 24, 2009

Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.

Sep 14, 2009

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

Sep 21, 2009

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

Sep 28, 2009

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

Oct 4, 2009

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

Oct 10, 2009

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

Oct 19, 2009

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

Oct 26, 2009

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

Nov 2, 2009

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

Nov 9, 2009

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

Nov 16, 2009

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

Nov 23, 2009

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

Nov 30, 2009

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

Dec 7, 2009

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

Dec 16, 2009

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

Dec 21, 2009

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.