Jan 3, 2010
In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Season 3 Episodes
Browse every episode and jump into details.
Jan 10, 2010
In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.
Jan 20, 2010
The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.
Jan 26, 2010
The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.
Feb 1, 2010
A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.
Feb 8, 2010
The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.
Feb 15, 2010
With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.
Feb 22, 2010
The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.
Mar 1, 2010
The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.
Mar 8, 2010
The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.
Mar 15, 2010
The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.
Mar 29, 2010
The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.
Apr 2, 2010
Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.
Apr 11, 2010
The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.
Apr 19, 2010
The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.
Apr 26, 2010
The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.
May 3, 2010
Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.
May 4, 2010
Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.
May 11, 2010
The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.
May 18, 2010
Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.
May 21, 2010
The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.
Jun 1, 2010
Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.
Jun 4, 2010
Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.
Jun 21, 2010
Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.
Jun 22, 2010
The venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices.
Jun 28, 2010
The frenetic gypsy punk band performs the most rollicking and insane Tiny Desk Concert of all time.
Jul 5, 2010
The whip-smart sometimes bawdy U.K. band performs a clamorous ruckus in this Tiny Desk Concert.
Jul 12, 2010
The reggae icon performs classics from the film The Harder They Come in this acoustic performance.
Jul 19, 2010
Villagers' Conor O'Brien performs a beautiful and memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
Jul 26, 2010
The three demonstrate the way musical mastery can become an exercise in wordless communication.
Aug 2, 2010
Hear the band play inspired soul from its latest album, Feed My Soul, at the NPR Music offices.
Aug 9, 2010
The soul icon performs songs from her latest album, You Are Not Alone, at the NPR Music offices.
Aug 15, 2010
The singer came to NPR Music with just her guitar to play four beautiful tunes from Obadiah.
Aug 17, 2010
The Minneapolis duo performs songs from its stormy debut album, Inter-Be.
Aug 23, 2010
The New Zealand band plays four songs from its album Chant Darling at the NPR Music offices.
Aug 25, 2010
The gospel singer sounds like somebody you know — somebody you know with stage presence for days.
Aug 30, 2010
With these intimate songs, the French-born Chilean rapper proves that hip-hop has no boundaries.
Sep 7, 2010
The ever-adaptable guitarist creates challenging and expressive music in the NPR Music offices.
Sep 13, 2010
The singer and his band feed off the audience's live energy in a concert at the NPR Music offices.
Sep 15, 2010
The young cellist plays Bach with elegance and a new piece by Golijov with Technicolor brilliance.
Sep 20, 2010
Barzelay, maybe the most underrated songwriter in the business, performs at the NPR Music offices.
Sep 23, 2010
The band showcases its cinematic blend of storytelling and strings at the NPR Music offices.
Oct 6, 2010
The legendary group performs its pop hits in a rare acoustic set at the NPR Music offices.
Oct 10, 2010
Watch Jana Hunter bring her delicate, haunting voice and hypnotic sound to the Tiny Desk.
Oct 17, 2010
It doesn't take more than four minutes to fall in love with this utterly charming seven-piece band.
Oct 25, 2010
The 12-person ensemble performs from the NPR Music offices.
Nov 1, 2010
At 61, Lowe is part crooner, part country and a little crotchety, but with a heart of pure pop.
Nov 2, 2010
In honor of the Day of the Dead, Santacruz performs at the NPR offices in traditional mariachi garb.
Nov 8, 2010
In an intimate four-song set, Daniel Lanois and Trixie Whitley sound warm, vulnerable and ferocious.
Nov 10, 2010
This set from the NPR Music office has something new, something old and something to dance to.
Nov 14, 2010
In this lovely Tiny Desk performance, Van Etten plays beguiling songs from her latest album, Epic.
Nov 17, 2010
Watch Sean Lennon and Charlotte Kemp Muhl perform songs from Acoustic Sessions in the NPR offices.
Nov 22, 2010
Watch the Icelandic singer perform a lovely, folk-flavored set from the NPR Music offices.
Nov 29, 2010
Watch Mali's queen of desert rock unveil her stunning vocal chops at the NPR Music offices.
Dec 6, 2010
Watch the inventive and unpredictable duo play a joyfully pummeling set from the NPR Music offices.
Dec 8, 2010
Watch the harpist give a powerful and intimate performance at the NPR Music offices.
Dec 13, 2010
Watch the 10-member band squeeze behind the Tiny Desk for an elegant, stripped-down performance.
Dec 15, 2010
What better way to celebrate our 100th Tiny Desk Concert than by discovering an artist worth loving?
Dec 20, 2010
Though heavy on puns, the extraordinary jazz drummer's merry band isn't light on musicianship.
Dec 26, 2010
The Brazilian singer floats and sprinkles notes onto just the right places at the NPR Music offices.
Season 3 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 premiere?
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 premiered on January 3, 2010.
How many episodes are in NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3?
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3 has 60 episodes.
What is the first episode of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 3?
The season opens with Season 3 Episode 1, "The Mountain Goats". It aired on January 3, 2010.
Go to Season 3 Episode 1