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Season 2016

January 5, 2016
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91 episodes
Season 9
Rapsody

Rapsody

Jan 5, 20160 votes

Watch the rapper perform three songs from Beauty And The Beast live at the NPR Music offices.

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Mariachi Flor De Toloache

Mariachi Flor De Toloache

Jan 8, 20160 votes

While on tour with The Arcs, the powerhouse mariachi band performs live in the NPR Music offices.

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Natalie Merchant

Natalie Merchant

Jan 12, 20160 votes

The singer-songwriter gives a warmhearted performance of two new songs, an old favorite and a hymn.

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Benny Sings

Benny Sings

Jan 15, 20160 votes

The Dutch singer layers R&B, jazz and pop over hip-hop beats in his first-ever U.S. appearance.

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River Whyless

River Whyless

Jan 19, 20160 votes

The North Carolina band fills its rootsy music with unexpected instruments and clever ideas.

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Wolf Alice

Wolf Alice

Jan 22, 20160 votes

The band's music can be noisy and primal, but at the Tiny Desk it showed a different side.

4 guest stars
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The Arcs

The Arcs

Jan 25, 20160 votes

It's our 500th show at the Tiny Desk, featuring The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and his new band.

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EL VY

EL VY

Jan 29, 20160 votes

The National's Matt Berninger and Menomena's Brent Knopf team up in an intimate setting.

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Car Seat Headrest

Car Seat Headrest

Feb 8, 20160 votes

Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, as well as a DIY sound that's still finely crafted.

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Chelsea Wolfe

Chelsea Wolfe

Feb 12, 20160 votes

Wolfe takes three songs from the metallic Abyss and makes them howl by their lonesome.

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Ben Folds

Ben Folds

Feb 16, 20160 votes

Performing solo, Folds performs three songs from his new album and two old favorites.

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Wilco

Wilco

Feb 23, 20160 votes

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception.

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Brushy One String

Brushy One String

Feb 27, 20160 votes

The word-of-mouth star's sound is made by one big fat E-string and a rich, powerful voice.

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Lake Street Dive

Lake Street Dive

Feb 29, 20160 votes

Performed live at the Tiny Desk, the band's songs often tilt toward soul or rock danceably.

4 guest stars
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Monsieur Periné

Monsieur Periné

Mar 4, 20160 votes

The Colombian band channels an unlikely inspiration: 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S.

2 guest stars
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Julien Baker

Julien Baker

Mar 7, 20160 votes

The young Tennessee singer performs three of her spare, sad, simple songs at the NPR Music offices.

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Gaelynn Lea

Gaelynn Lea

Mar 11, 20160 votes

Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

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Graham Nash

Graham Nash

Mar 14, 20160 votes

In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band

Tedeschi Trucks Band

Mar 25, 20160 votes

Singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks celebrate the blues, jazz and much more.

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Anthony Hamilton

Anthony Hamilton

Mar 28, 20160 votes

Hear the soul star and his band perform "Amen," plus three songs that have defined his career.

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Ane Brun

Ane Brun

Apr 1, 20160 votes

Watch Brun play three new songs, each of which speaks to newfound freedom and fresh opportunities.

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PWR BTTM

PWR BTTM

Apr 4, 20160 votes

The duo has a keen sense of mischief and a gift for honest, punk-infused, tongue-in-cheek pop gems.

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Mothers

Mothers

Apr 8, 20160 votes

Mothers' members chose a few of their slowest, most languid songs to perform in the NPR offices.

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Palehound

Palehound

Apr 11, 20160 votes

Ellen Kempner and her band perform tense and evocative songs amid the silence of a rapt crowd.

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Seratones

Seratones

Apr 15, 20160 votes

The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll.

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Benjamin Clementine

Benjamin Clementine

Apr 18, 20160 votes

There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance.

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Julia Holter

Julia Holter

Apr 22, 20160 votes

The most minute details become a grandiose spectacle in Holter's cosmic cabaret.

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Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

Apr 25, 20160 votes

The band's punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and harmonica solos instantly demand attention.

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Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton

Apr 27, 20160 votes

Frampton brought some classic songs to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.

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Florist

Florist

Apr 29, 20160 votes

Emily Sprague performs three delicate songs with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.

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Eighth Blackbird

Eighth Blackbird

May 2, 20160 votes

Watch the sextet perform new music by David Lang, Bryce Dessner and Robert Honstein.

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Monika

Monika

May 6, 20160 votes

When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer's performances and presence are simply winning.

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Lara St. John

Lara St. John

May 9, 20160 votes

With her intrepid pianist in tow, the violinist performs rowdy tunes that will leave you breathless.

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Daymé Arocena

Daymé Arocena

May 13, 20160 votes

Arocena's voice combines Aretha Franklin's soul and the sabor of Cuban music queen Celia Cruz.

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Steve Kimock

Steve Kimock

May 16, 20160 votes

The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination.

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Andy Shauf

Andy Shauf

May 20, 20160 votes

The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter performs three quietly affecting songs in the NPR Music offices.

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Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

May 23, 20160 votes

Ellis plays thoughtfully stripped-down arrangements from his ambitious country record.

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Carrie Rodriguez

Carrie Rodriguez

May 27, 20160 votes

Watch the singer, guitarist and fiddler play three songs that reflect her many cultural influences.

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Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird

May 31, 20160 votes

For this performance of three new songs, Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band.

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Barry Douglas

Barry Douglas

Jun 3, 20160 votes

Watch the award-winning Irish pianist play traditional songs from the homeland.

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Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

Jun 6, 20160 votes

Iron & Wine's singer performs three songs with the charming, inventive singer Jesca Hoop.

2 guest stars
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Weaves

Weaves

Jun 10, 20160 votes

The band's music is playful and quirky — sometimes loud, sometimes gentle and always a trip.

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Chick Corea & Gary Burton

Chick Corea & Gary Burton

Jun 13, 20160 votes

The two highly decorated jazz legends could barely fit their instruments behind the Tiny Desk.

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Alessio Bax

Alessio Bax

Jun 17, 20160 votes

For Father's Day, watch the pianist play lullabies to his daughter, who nearly steals the show.

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Brandy Clark

Brandy Clark

Jun 20, 20160 votes

The country singer-songwriter has a rare gift for making any room feel warmly human.

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Mashrou' Leila

Mashrou' Leila

Jun 24, 20160 votes

A rock band from Beirut performs songs that mix hedonism and hyper-literate lyrics.

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Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

Jun 28, 20160 votes

The saxophonist and pianist play three tunes that draw from their past while looking to the future.

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Adia Victoria

Adia Victoria

Jun 30, 20160 votes

Performing at the NPR Music offices, Adia Victoria's voice is powerful and direct, with no artifice.

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Los Hacheros

Los Hacheros

Jul 5, 20160 votes

Los Hacheros' members tap into the deep groove of Afro-Caribbean music that inspires modern salsa.

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Valley Queen

Valley Queen

Jul 8, 20160 votes

Valley Queen plays with nuance and depth, rooted in a California country sound.

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Jane Bunnett

Jane Bunnett

Jul 12, 20160 votes

The Canadian jazz multi-instrumentalist performs with some of the top young women musicians in Cuba.

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Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

Jul 15, 20160 votes

There's a point when a jam is just a jam, but when a jam becomes a journey... man.

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Gregory Porter

Gregory Porter

Jul 18, 20160 votes

Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.

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John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

Jul 22, 20160 votes

The decorated producer seizes the spotlight with songs about how extraordinary it is to be ordinary.

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Xenia Rubinos

Xenia Rubinos

Jul 25, 20160 votes

Rubinos uses her Afro-Caribbean roots as a jumping-off point for inventive, provocative songs.

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Lucy Dacus

Lucy Dacus

Jul 29, 20160 votes

The Virginia musician writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful.

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Kevin Morby

Kevin Morby

Aug 1, 20160 votes

The singer, known for Woods and The Babies, performs carefully crafted songs with powerful lyrics.

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Rachel Barton Pine

Rachel Barton Pine

Aug 5, 20160 votes

Watch the genial violinist commune with nearly 300-year-old music for solo violin by J.S. Bach.

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The Jayhawks

The Jayhawks

Aug 8, 20160 votes

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four new songs.

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René Marie

René Marie

Aug 12, 20160 votes

Joined by her Experiment In Truth band, the jazz singer performs songs from Sound Of Red.

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Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Aug 15, 20160 votes

Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs.

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Eddie Palmieri

Eddie Palmieri

Aug 19, 20160 votes

An icon for modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate.

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Margaret Glaspy

Margaret Glaspy

Aug 22, 20160 votes

No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.

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Nina Diaz

Nina Diaz

Aug 26, 20160 votes

As a solo artist on leave from Girl In A Coma, the singer finds new ways to sound ferocious.

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Big Thief

Big Thief

Aug 29, 201610m0 votes

The band's songs exude muscular warmth, with lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful.

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William Bell

William Bell

Sep 7, 20160 votes

The 77-year-old blues and soul hitmaker returns to the spotlight with the aid of a 12-piece band.

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The Secret Sisters

The Secret Sisters

Sep 12, 20160 votes

The Alabama sibling duo's music can be hymn-like: plain but powerful, heartsick and hopeful.

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Saul Williams

Saul Williams

Sep 16, 20160 votes

You can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.

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Corinne Bailey Rae

Corinne Bailey Rae

Sep 19, 20160 votes

The genre-defying English singer-songwriter performs material from her first album in six years.

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Blue Man Group

Blue Man Group

Sep 26, 20160 votes

The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their instruments and confetti cannons to fit the desk.

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Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

Sep 30, 20160 votes

Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the turbulent, tender music of Brahms.

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Common At The White House

Common At The White House

Oct 4, 20160 votes

The veteran rapper fronts an all-star band at the White House.

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Haley Bonar

Haley Bonar

Oct 11, 20160 votes

The Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of intimacy and impeccable polish.

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RDGLDGRN

RDGLDGRN

Oct 14, 20160 votes

A striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.

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Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

Oct 17, 20160 votes

The two songwriters celebrate the romance and vitality of the modern railroad.

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Blind Pilot

Blind Pilot

Oct 21, 20160 votes

The folk-pop band performs four songs from its shimmery new album, And Then Like Lions.

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Drive-By Truckers

Drive-By Truckers

Oct 24, 20160 votes

The long-running rock band holds a mirror to the hard realities of America right now.

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Joseph

Joseph

Oct 28, 20160 votes

The trio strips anthemic songs down to the essentials: just sisterly harmonies and acoustic guitar.

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The Westerlies

The Westerlies

Nov 2, 20160 votes

The self-described "accidental brass quartet" swims comfortably in jazz, classical and pop music.

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Ta-ku & Wafia

Ta-ku & Wafia

Nov 7, 20160 votes

The two Australians' chemistry is apparent the instant you hear their voices intertwined in song.

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Adam Torres

Adam Torres

Nov 11, 20160 votes

The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling.

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John Paul White

John Paul White

Nov 14, 20160 votes

Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.

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Attacca Quartet

Attacca Quartet

Nov 18, 20160 votes

The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.

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Tegan And Sara

Tegan And Sara

Nov 21, 20160 votes

The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."

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Margo Price
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Margo Price

Nov 28, 20161 votes

On the morning after Election Day, Price sang three cathartic country songs loaded with new meaning.

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Pinegrove

Pinegrove

Dec 2, 20160 votes

Watch the New Jersey band squeeze four songs into a scrappy, warmhearted 13-minute set.

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Ro James

Ro James

Dec 5, 20160 votes

The R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.

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Alsarah & The Nubatones

Alsarah & The Nubatones

Dec 9, 20160 votes

In the band's hands, East African music comes alive in a mix of tradition and contemporary sounds.

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Gucci Mane

Gucci Mane

Dec 12, 20160 votes

The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils.

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Derek Gripper

Derek Gripper

Dec 16, 20160 votes

The classically trained guitarist performs songs originally written for the kora.

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The Oh Hellos

The Oh Hellos

Dec 19, 20160 votes

The nine-piece band returns to the Tiny Desk to fill the air with fake snow and real joy.

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