Bob Boilen

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

This performance by the celebrated South African pianist and NEA Jazz Master reflects on the past and helps clarify the present.

Unsigned artists: Starting next week, you can submit your songs to the 2022 Contest. If you win, you'll get to play behind Bob Boilen's desk.

Ever heard the elektro bağlama? You're about to, in this electronic update on Turkish folk music.

Indian tradition meets blues, rock and jazz in this brilliant globalFEST performance.

The Timbuktu group bring Tamasheq music from their living room to yours.