Bob Boilen appears in the following:
Noura Mint Seymali: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Noura Mint Seymali conjures a full blown sandstorm of hypnotic grooves, melding traditional Mauritanian instruments within an electrified psychedelic rock band.
Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST
Monday, January 30, 2023
Khadija El Warzazia's Bnat el Houariyat & Esraa Warda is a pairing composed entirely of women artists.
Justin Adams and Mauro Durante: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Justin Adams & Mauro Durante's music moves from serene minimalism to wild catharsis.
Taraf de Caliu: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Monday, January 30, 2023
Taraf de Caliu are the last generation of "lăutari" that carry on this authentic traditional music from southern Romania, the music that defined them as one of the best gypsy bands in the world.
Moonlight Benjamin: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Moonlight Benjamin describes her music as a blend of vodou and rock and roll.
Bia Ferreira: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Bia Ferreira is a Brazilian singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist and activist. Her music discusses topics such as feminism, anti-racism and homophobia.
Septeto Santiaguero: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The group preserves and pays homage to one of Cuba's most important musical forms, with a vitality demonstrating that the septeto tradition is still fresh and alive in Santiago de Cuba today.
Cui Jian: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Saturday, January 28, 2023
The former leader of Chinese rock band Ado, Jian's solo music is continually embraced by new generations.
Dakh Daughters: Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Dakh Daughters create an atmosphere of a French saloon, where Mireille Mathieu befriends Marilyn Manson.
Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Taraf de Caliu, Noura Mint Seymali and more
Thursday, January 26, 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Tiny Desk meets globalFEST: Septeto Santiaguero, Bia Ferreira, Moonlight Benjamin
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2023: Dakh Daughters, Khadija El Warzazia, Cui Jian
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
For the third year, Tiny Desk concerts team up with globalFEST for a thrilling online music festival — Tiny Desk meets globalFEST.
Jake Blount: Tiny Desk Concert
Friday, January 06, 2023
The young proponent of traditional music brought a talented band, his astonishing imagination and a selection of what he calls "Black folk music from the future" to the Tiny Desk.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert
Monday, September 12, 2022
The inspiring Angélique Kidjo graces the Tiny Desk for our 1,000th concert.
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.