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Girl Ultra: Tiny Desk Concert

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Girl Ultra

The music of Mariana de Miguel is always changing — and her intimate, simmering El Tiny performance is an effortless flash of all she's capable of.

Carin León: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Carin León (Home) Concert

A four song performance from the Mexican Regional artist captures a society in transition.

Omar Apollo: Tiny Desk Concert

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Omar Apollo

To kick off our Latinx Heritage Month celebration, Omar Apollo brings a mariachi band and a communal spirit to the Tiny Desk.

Allison Russell: Tiny Desk Concert

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Allison Russell

Russell and her talented band embody healing community; watch a performance of songs from her astounding, unclassifiable album Outside Child.

Angélique Kidjo: Tiny Desk Concert

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Angélique Kidjo

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

JID: Tiny Desk Concert

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JID

The East Atlanta emcee brings a serious attention to detail to this stripped-down performance of tracks from his new album plus some earlier career-defining songs.

Randall Goosby: Tiny Desk Concert

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Randall Goosby

The young rising violin star not only makes his instrument sing, he offers music by composers of color.

Juilliard Jazz Ensemble: Tiny Desk Concert

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Juilliard Jazz Ensemble

The ensemble, composed of current students in Juilliard's jazz studies program, gives a performance that embodies a spirit of community and collaboration.

SIX The Musical: Tiny Desk Concert

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SIX The Musical

The Queens of the musical SIX reign over the Tiny Desk, enrapturing the audience of NPR staffers assembled.

Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert

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Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

Isaiah J. Thompson's compositions combine jazz's past and present to paint a beautiful portrait of its future.

Endea Owens and The Cookout: Tiny Desk Concert

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Endea Owens and The Cookout

The bassist and her band The Cookout perform a joyful, head-bobbing set of masterful jazz.

ADG7: Tiny Desk Concert

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ADG7

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.

Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

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Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine

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

SFJAZZ Collective: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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SFJAZZ Collective (Home) Concert

The talented cohort of jazz artists perform a selection of songs that reflect on isolation, social upheaval and hope.

DOMi & JD BECK: Tiny Desk Concert

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DOMi & JD BECK

The jazz duo known for dazzling, brilliant live performances delivered at the Tiny Desk, with a set of songs from its debut album.

Regina Spektor: Tiny Desk Concert

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Regina Spektor

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

Madison Cunningham: Tiny Desk Concert

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Madison Cunningham

The singer-songwriter performs a selection of tracks from her forthcoming album, Revealer, that are alive with new sensations.

Pigeon Pit: Tiny Desk Concert

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Pigeon Pit

The folk-punk unit performs hopeful, shout-alongable songs about seeking freedom in the face of tyranny, exhaustion and everyday nonsense.

Big Thief: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

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Big Thief (Home) Concert

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

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