The Swedish singer sways and writhes as he and his band create a dream state calming enough to slow the day's hectic pace to a crawl. Take a seat on a comfy couch and have a listen. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-2020  Read More

The irrepressible harpist proves that the instrument can be as tempestuous as a tango, as complex as a Bach fugue and sing as serenely as a church choir. Air Date : 8th-Jan-2020  Read More

The Austin, Texas band brought old-school R&B horns, bongos and deep grooves to the Tiny Desk. Air Date : 10th-Jan-2020  Read More

Despite some unexpected gear problems, the soulful R&B artist and his band locked-in and played a phenomenal set behind the Tiny Desk. Air Date : 13th-Jan-2020  Read More

Watch the celebrated opera star deconstruct old Italian love songs with her signature flair, backed by a crack jazz ensemble. Air Date : 15th-Jan-2020  Read More

The singer who once sang for Massive Attack and sampled by Iggy Azalea and The Chemical Brothers, is front-and-center at the Tiny Desk. Air Date : 17th-Jan-2020  Read More

The eclectic composer joins members of the ACME ensemble for some of his most affecting music, which moves the audience to tears. Air Date : 22nd-Jan-2020  Read More

After first trying to win our annual Tiny Desk Contest, the singer-songwriter from Nairobi decided to put out a record, got nominated for a Grammy and wound up here anyway Air Date : 24th-Jan-2020  Read More

The fast-rising teenager from Jamaica just won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album, making her the first woman and youngest artist to ever win in the category. Air Date : 27th-Jan-2020  Read More

Jimmy Eat World showed up to the NPR Music office all smiles and no guitars. They borrowed a couple acoustics, a gong and a tambourine for a heartfelt set that included "The Middle." Air Date : 29th-Jan-2020  Read More

The Atlanta-based band came to NPR in a van packed with a bodhrán (Irish drum), an ngoni (West African harp) a huge gourd, a cello, a baritone guitar and more. Air Date : 31st-Jan-2020  Read More

The R&B singer from Inglewood, CA made his performance a family affair, dedicating it to his late godson, with his mother and older brother on backup vocals. Air Date : 3rd-Feb-2020  Read More

The strength of this London band is matching message with music. There's intensity and clear intention in their use of rock as an art. Air Date : 5th-Feb-2020  Read More

Here's a first: Steelpans at the Tiny Desk. It's true. Nearly a thousand performances into the series and the instrument has never been featured, until now. Air Date : 7th-Feb-2020  Read More

At 25, she mixes the bluesy melisma of Nina Simone and the deep register of Sarah Vaughan — two of her influences — with songwriting as devastating as her delivery. Air Date : 10th-Feb-2020  Read More

Phil Elverum shares his open wounds — of death, love and the loss of love — in close harmonies, accompanied only by electric and nylon-string guitars. Air Date : 12th-Feb-2020  Read More

Backed by a small string section, Stevenson performed three songs that sounded so gorgeous, an actual marriage proposal broke out shortly after her set ended. Air Date : 14th-Feb-2020  Read More

The Iranian-Swedish singer draws her musical cues from Brandy and Sade while racking up a list of collaborators such as Vince Staples, James Fauntleroy and, most recently, Pharrell Williams. Air Date : 18th-Feb-2020  Read More

The Canadian singer-songwriter gives a deep, soulful performance against a sometimes moody backdrop of bass saxophone and bowed guitars. Air Date : 20th-Feb-2020  Read More

Chris Dave, your favorite musician's favorite drummer, takes listeners on a journey through a virtual record store, picking up different genres along the way and putting them in your bag. Air Date : 21st-Feb-2020  Read More

A consummate storyteller, going as far back to her days with her band Rilo Kiley, the words of Jenny Lewis comfort and inspire. Air Date : 24th-Feb-2020  Read More

The Australian singer transforms the NPR Music offices with a voice that, at moments, comes as a whisper. Air Date : 26th-Feb-2020  Read More

The band from Havana brings its intoxicating mix of Afro-Cuban dance music and 1970s funk-and-soul to the Tiny Desk. Air Date : 28th-Feb-2020  Read More

Weir, along with Don Was and Jay Lane, play a set rich in Grateful Dead lore, including an emotional take on the sing-along, "Ripple." Air Date : 2nd-Mar-2020  Read More

Robby Grant, Pat Sansone (Wilco), Jonathan Kirkscey and John Medeski (Medeski, Martin & Wood) give an all-Mellotron performance, making music of magic and mystery. Air Date : 3rd-Mar-2020  Read More

The veteran jazz drummer is joined by special guests that include producer and percussionist Kassa Overall and actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, for a potent and deeply moving set. Air Date : 4th-Mar-2020  Read More

Within the first moments of Taimane's magical set, we hear her play fiery flamenco, a famous phrase from the opera Carmen, a touch of Bach and more than a nod to her Hawaiian homeland. Air Date : 6th-Mar-2020  Read More

A nine-piece choir joins the band for an inspired reworking of four Coldplay songs — and a surprise cover of Prince's "1999." Air Date : 9th-Mar-2020  Read More

Watch the award-winning pianist play a hit by Chopin, a premiere by Thomas Adès and a cherished song by Gershwin dressed in a virtuosic arrangement. Air Date : 11th-Mar-2020  Read More

The 23-year old rapper from Alabama went for a stripped-down set anchored by a Peruvian cajón. Air Date : 13th-Mar-2020  Read More

The former One Direction singer gave a charming performance of "Watermelon Sugar," "Adore You" and other cuts from his latest album, Fine Line. Air Date : 16th-Mar-2020  Read More