In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well. Air Date : 3rd-Jan-2010  Read More

In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama. Air Date : 10th-Jan-2010  Read More

The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices. Air Date : 20th-Jan-2010  Read More

The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music. Air Date : 26th-Jan-2010  Read More

A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices. Air Date : 1st-Feb-2010  Read More

The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance. Air Date : 8th-Feb-2010  Read More

With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries. Air Date : 15th-Feb-2010  Read More

The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars. Air Date : 22nd-Feb-2010  Read More

The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world. Air Date : 1st-Mar-2010  Read More

The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place. Air Date : 8th-Mar-2010  Read More

The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music. Air Date : 15th-Mar-2010  Read More

The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices. Air Date : 29th-Mar-2010  Read More

Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk. Air Date : 2nd-Apr-2010  Read More

The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities. Air Date : 11th-Apr-2010  Read More

The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire. Air Date : 19th-Apr-2010  Read More

The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on. Air Date : 26th-Apr-2010  Read More

Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance. Air Date : 3rd-May-2010  Read More

Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices. Air Date : 4th-May-2010  Read More

The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist. Air Date : 11th-May-2010  Read More

Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled. Air Date : 18th-May-2010  Read More

The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note. Air Date : 21st-May-2010  Read More

Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer. Air Date : 1st-Jun-2010  Read More

Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693. Air Date : 4th-Jun-2010  Read More

Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices. Air Date : 21st-Jun-2010  Read More

The venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices. Air Date : 22nd-Jun-2010  Read More

The frenetic gypsy punk band performs the most rollicking and insane Tiny Desk Concert of all time. Air Date : 28th-Jun-2010  Read More

The whip-smart sometimes bawdy U.K. band performs a clamorous ruckus in this Tiny Desk Concert. Air Date : 5th-Jul-2010  Read More

The reggae icon performs classics from the film The Harder They Come in this acoustic performance. Air Date : 12th-Jul-2010  Read More

Villagers' Conor O'Brien performs a beautiful and memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices. Air Date : 19th-Jul-2010  Read More

The three demonstrate the way musical mastery can become an exercise in wordless communication. Air Date : 26th-Jul-2010  Read More

Hear the band play inspired soul from its latest album, Feed My Soul, at the NPR Music offices. Air Date : 2nd-Aug-2010  Read More