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Fat Joe: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Bobby Carter | November 5, 2026 When Fat Joe walked into NPR headquarters, he intended to shake the table (or desk, in this case). He wanted to “touch the third rail,” meaning it would be anything but your typical Tiny Desk concert, and the audience would be treated to a new level of spontaneity. The way this show is treacherous and unpredictable, yet lands on incredibly solid footing, directly reflects how Joey Crack’s career has survived and thrived for over 30 years. In the five years since his Tiny Desk (home) concert, Joe Cartagena has continued to reinvent himself, leaning [See More…]

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Jungle: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Robin Hilton | November 2, 2026 It’s hard for any band to make the old sound completely new, but Jungle has spent much of the past decade transforming vintage soul and R&B into something almost alien. The grooves are deep and warmly familiar, with wistful reflections on love and longing. But even in the brightest moments, there’s often a thread of mystery and melancholy that leaves you questioning whether everything is as it seems. Fronted by the trio of Tom McFarland, Josh Lloyd-Watson and Lydia Kitto, Jungle is known for fluid live sets, with songs that spill into each other. [See More…]

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CMAT: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Elle Mannion | October 27, 2026 From top to (cheeky) bottom, CMAT’s Tiny Desk has it all: captivating stage presence, sharp songwriting, vocal range, a great band and comedic timing. Across this set, the Irish singer-songwriter offers a refreshing perspective for country music. On the pop hit “Take a Sexy Picture of Me,” she uses humor as a response to cruel comments she’s received about her appearance. On “When a Good Man Cries,” CMAT deals with the guilt of hurting an ex who was good to her; as the song builds, she raises her hands above her head as her [See More…]

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Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Alanté Serene | October 19, 2026 It’s rare that we have to turn people away, but when word got out that Cardi B would be at the NPR Music office, we drew one of the biggest crowds I’ve ever seen here. People from all walks of life lined up to watch one of rap’s most unfiltered stars take over the Desk. In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi brings a humble and humorous spirit as she runs through a set packed with hits. The haunting synths and outright confidence of “Hello” sets the tone right away. Cardi rides that [See More…]

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Los Tigres del Norte: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

As our longtime fans of Tiny Desk know, we don’t typically publish introductions for our concerts. We’ve restored the full introduction on NPR.org and here on YouTube after temporarily removing it for editorial review, acknowledging the topic shared is emotional and complex and something many listeners and newsroom staff are grappling with. From jazz and Tejano to norteño and ska, ‘El Tiny’ returns with a takeover from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for Latin Music Month. Anamaria Sayre | October 15, 2026 There is no stage too small for Los Tigres del Norte, yet none can contain its impact. For [See More…]

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Panteón Rococó: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

From jazz and Tejano to norteño and ska, ‘El Tiny’ returns with a takeover from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for Latin Music Month. Felix Contreras | October 1, 2026 Panteón Rococó has been at the forefront of Mexican ska for over three decades. With lyrics that stare down its country’s toughest sociopolitical struggles, the band’s skankin’ grooves slide easily between cumbia and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. At El Tiny, the music and the message is heard loud and clear. After “Arreglame el Alma,” lead singer Dr. Shenka greets the crowd and launches into “1993…,” a devastating testimonial about the countless desaparecidos [See More…]

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YEИDRY: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

From jazz and Tejano to norteño and ska, ‘El Tiny’ returns with a takeover from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for Latin Music Month. Anamaria Sayre | September 22, 2026 Born in the Dominican Republic, raised in Italy and now having lived in many other parts of the world, YEИDRY’s music sounds exactly like her experience. She effortlessly moves through bachata, jazz, merengue and ballads, building a sound that is authentically herself. YEИDRY’s entire career is born from navigation and exploration of her mixed identities. In fact, she told me that her voice didn’t quite fit until she tried singing [See More…]

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The 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards 0 (0)

The 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards will stream live on September 16 at 7:45 pm ET / 6:45 pm CT. This year’s show will feature performances by Boy Golden, Brandi Carlile, Crowe Boys, Flatland Cavalry, I’m With Her, Jesse Welles, Kashus Culpepper, Kathleen Edwards, Ken Pomeroy, Margo Price, Molly Tuttle, Mon Rovîa, S.G. Goodman, and more. NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concerts is a popular video series featuring live, intimate music performances by diverse artists, from major stars to up-and-coming musicians, recorded in the small workspace of Bob Boilen’s NPR office in Washington, D.C.brought to you by SloppBoxx.Com.

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Mon Laferte: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

From jazz and Tejano to norteño and ska, ‘El Tiny’ returns with a takeover from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 for Latin Music Month. Anamaria Sayre | September 15, 2026 Mon Laferte makes art in confrontation. In every new project, the Chilean-Mexican artist aims to contradict, expose or challenge norms; she takes the assignment of performing in an office space as no exception. “For Your Consideration” opens Laferte’s Tiny Desk with a cutting jazz number. Laced with critiques of the capitalist grind, her flank of corporate-outfitted musicians numbly nod along beside her. Song after song, she performs strength and insecurity [See More…]

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Tori Kelly: Tiny Desk Concert 0 (0)

Ashley Pointer | September 10, 2026 When Tori Kelly pulled up to the Desk, her band already mid-rehearsal, she immediately got to work and filled our room with her commanding voice. She had arrived. And with her, she carried genuine joy and light. Backed by an all-woman band of Tiny Desk alumnae, Kelly effortlessly moves through songs from her latest album, God Must Really Love Me. The record captures Kelly in the present: reflecting on her faith journey and navigating life as a new mom. She also drops some gems for the day one’s, including brief tastes of “Nobody Love” [See More…]