Bob Boilen

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The Smile: Tiny Desk Concert

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

The band creates a surreal atmosphere at the Tiny Desk, reimagining the sonically adventurous sounds of A Light for Attracting Attention.

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NPR Music 2022 Staff Picks: Bob Boilen

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

The All Songs Considered and Tiny Desk host shares his favorite albums and songs of 2022.

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The A's: Tiny Desk Concert

Thursday, December 01, 2022

The duo, featuring Sylvan Esso's Amelia Meath and Daughter of Swords' Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, gives a playful, fun-filled performance of sublime songs.

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Horace Andy: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Friday, November 18, 2022

Horace Andy performs in his signature raspy, gruff tenor from the living room of producer Adrian Sherwood.

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Lizzy McAlpine: Tiny Desk Concert

Tuesday, November 08, 2022

Lizzy McAlpine produces a quiet, cinematic set with just a few guitars and expressive vocal harmonies.

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Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert

Monday, September 12, 2022

The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.

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ADG7: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, August 19, 2022

The nine-piece band filled the room with joy and a sound that's unique in Tiny Desk history, mixing shamanistic ritual sounds with Korean folk songs.

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Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, August 12, 2022

The two Tiny Desk veterans bring a spirit of serious fun to each other's songs.

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Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, August 05, 2022

Spektor performs songs filled with truth and whimsy from her astonishing new record, plus some old favorites.

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On the road with Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador

Monday, August 01, 2022

NPR's video team recently caught up with Amador in Brooklyn to hear how her life has changed since finding out she'd won our Tiny Desk Contest. This is her journey.

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Big Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

The band plays a comfortable, playful set — including an unreleased song — from a house in Connecticut.

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Curse Of Lono: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Thursday, July 14, 2022

The band, led by singer and songwriter Felix Bechtolsheimer, performs dark but beautiful songs from its evocative 2022 album People In Cars.

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Animal Collective: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

The band Animal Collective performs a transfixing, unpredictable concert at MASS MoCA.

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Belle and Sebastian: Tiny Desk Concert

Friday, July 08, 2022

The band from Glasgow gives a charming, magnificent performance of songs from its new album, plus a classic tune from If You're Feeling Sinister.

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Maylee Todd: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Maylee Todd's sci-fi performance includes an appearance from the first digital avatar to perform a Tiny Desk concert.

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Life after Desk: Catching up with 2016 Tiny Desk Contest winner Gaelynn Lea

Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Gaelynn Lea shares her journey from performing at the Tiny Desk to scoring a Broadway show.

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Alisa Amador: Tiny Desk Concert

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

This year's Tiny Desk Contest winner performed the first Tiny Desk concert with an audience in over 800 days. It was a joyful, moving set from a captivating artist.

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Announcing the winner of the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Choosing one winner from all the incredible entries NPR Music receives each year is no small feat — but this year, one songwriter gave a captivating performance that rose to the top.

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mehro: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Watch an intimate, stunning performance from the California singer-songwriter who embraces well-worn emotions with grace and beauty.

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Tiny Desk Meets SXSW: Yard Act

Monday, March 21, 2022

The Leeds band perform a wry and compelling five-song set from a club's green room.

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