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Carlos Vives: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, NPR Music celebrates artists from all corners of Latinidad with an ‘El Tiny’ takeover. Felix Contreras | September 23, 2025 Imagine the burden of not only being a well known and respected musician but also an indelible icon of your country’s folk tradition. That is the mantle that Carlos Vives carries for his native Colombia. During his turn behind the Tiny Desk, he takes on the role with a deep sense of pride and musical mastery. In 1995, Vives released La Tierra del Olvido, a landmark recording that introduced the world to Colombia’s vallenato [See More…]

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Fito Páez: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

This Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, NPR Music celebrates artists from all corners of Latinidad with an ‘El Tiny’ takeover. Felix Contreras | September 15, 2025 What an honor to host Fito Páez, one of the pioneers of Argentine rock, at the Tiny Desk for the start of Latin Music Month. In 1984, Páez released his debut solo album one year after a brutal dictatorship, joining the swell of Spanish language rock and roll that was growing in Argentina. His lyrical insight was poignant then and resonates now. In this set, his beloved storytelling is on full display as well [See More…]

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Josh Wink ‘Higher State of Consciousness’ | The Making Of An Acid Techno Classic 0 (0)

Josh Wink shares the story behind his genre-defining classic, ‘Higher State Of Consciousness’. Released in 1995 via Strictly Rhythm, this acid-dipped breakbeat techno scorcher from Philadelphia rave pioneer Josh Wink made a splash across the Atlantic in the UK, peaking at No. 8 in the charts. After an original mix appeared on a compilation in 1994, the ‘Tweekin’ Acid Funk Mix’ we know and love unexpectedly took off the following year after being released as a single. A hit in both the underground rave scene and in clubs across the globe, Wink recalls producing ‘Higher State Of Consciousness’ in his [See More…]

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Ed Sheeran: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Bobby Carter | September 12, 2025 Ed Sheeran’s Tiny Desk (home) concert from 2021 was a huge moment for NPR Music. During a time of uncertainty, his show — now at nearly 15 million views — honored the intimate nature of our platform while also reimagining his work. We knew that when the time was right, Sheeran would step behind the real Desk and that time is now. Featuring brand new songs from the album Play, plus an old favorite, watch Sheeran build the instrumental elements in real time with guitar, keyboard and a looping station. SET LIST “Sapphire” “A [See More…]

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Turnstile: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Lars Gotrich | September 10, 2025 An effortless hop from the carpet onto the office furniture. A split-second survey of the audience gathered. Two steps, then liftoff and barrel roll. Not only does Brendan Yates execute the first-ever stage dive — and ensuing crowd surf — at the Tiny Desk, but he does so with athletic grace. That’s how this Turnstile concert ends, but not before a wild reimagination of the hardcore band’s wide-ranging sound, featuring piano and a horn section. Ever since its inception 15 years ago, Turnstile has always turned its accessible, yet esoteric influences into something of [See More…]

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PinkPantheress: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Dora Levite | September 5, 2025 For those of us (like me) who wear the term “chronically online” like a badge of honor, PinkPantheress’ world is our everything. When we close our eyes, her glossy voice and Y2K nostalgia is a comfort. With a single roller in her bangs and the purse she’s never without, PinkPantheress has become our soundtrack, vision board and guide. For this set, the once anonymous dance-pop star sheds the electronic sounds that we know her for; to our complete delight, her voice is just as glossy and her presence just as entrancing in these new [See More…]

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Mustafa: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Elle Mannion | September 3, 2025 Mustafa maintains hope in dark times. For this Tiny Desk, the Sudanese Canadian artist features material from Dunya, one of the best albums of 2024, plus “Stay Alive,” an earlier song of his that he says became “the thesis of everything that I believe in.” A talented poet and songwriter, Mustafa has written for stars like Justin Bieber and The Weeknd — but as you see here, his artistry shines most when he sings heart-wrenchingly beautiful songs about his community. “I was born and raised in the largest housing project in North America,” he [See More…]

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24 Hours With: Charlotte de Witte at Tomorrowland Belgium 2025 0 (0)

We spend 24 hours with Charlotte de Witte during a historic Saturday at Tomorrowland 2025. The Belgian techno star made history by becoming the first artist to open and close the festival’s main stage on the same day. Just 72 hours prior, Tomorrowland made headlines around the world as its main stage was completely destroyed by a fire. Miraculously, the festival managed to replace the burnt down stage, and the show went on. Here, de Witte takes us backstage for a sneak peek, and gives us an exclusive insight into the preparation that went into the landmark sets. Subscribe to [See More…]

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Craig David ‘7 Days’ | The Making Of A UK Classic 0 (0)

Craig David shares the story behind his undeniable UK classic, ‘7 Days’. Released in July 2000 — when Craig was still just a teenager — he tells the story behind his UK chart-topping hit 25 years after its release. Written in Craig’s family home in Southampton, and co-produced with the Artful Dodger’s Mark Hill, it debuted in the charts at number one after selling 100,000 copies in its first week. David discusses how he handled the sudden fame, the meaning behind the lyrics and the story behind its ‘ahead-of-its-time’ music video. A quarter of a century on from his first [See More…]

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Omar: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Bobby Carter | August 14, 2025 As Omar performs “This Is Not a Love Song” at the Tiny Desk, I can’t help but think of how contradictory that particular selection is to his overall career in music. His knack for penning pure love songs has taken him on a 40-year musical journey around the world from Kent, England, and most recently, landing him at NPR headquarters. Born Omar Lye-Fook, the singer-songwriter is a key figure in the history of British soul music. His debut single, “There’s Nothing Like This,” released in 1990, not only helped to set the stage for [See More…]