NPR Music Tiny Desk Concerts

Season 2009

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National Public Radio brings many different musicians in to play a short concert in the office.

Where to Watch Season 2009

30 Episodes

  • Woven Hand
    E1
    Woven HandDavid Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.
  • Super XX Man
    E2
    Super XX ManHear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.
  • Tom Jones
    E3
    Tom JonesHear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
  • Horse Feathers
    E4
    Horse FeathersSee the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
  • Benjy Ferree
    E5
    Benjy FerreeFerree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.
  • Great Lake Swimmers
    E6
    Great Lake SwimmersSinger Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.
  • Jason Vieaux
    E7
    Jason VieauxThe classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.
  • The Avett Brothers
    E8
    The Avett BrothersHear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.
  • Maria Taylor
    E9
    Maria TaylorHear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
  • Julie Doiron
    E10
    Julie DoironAfter a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.
  • Bill Callahan
    E11
    Bill CallahanWatch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.
  • Dave Douglas Brass Ecstasy
    E12
    Dave Douglas Brass EcstasyOr, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.
  • Sarah Siskind
    E13
    Sarah SiskindIn this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.
  • The Swell Season
    E14
    The Swell SeasonHear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.
  • Dark Meat
    E15
    Dark MeatDark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.
  • The Tallest Man On Earth
    E16
    The Tallest Man On EarthThe young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.
  • Telekinesis
    E17
    TelekinesisReduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.
  • Raphael Saadiq
    E18
    Raphael SaadiqThe Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.
  • John Vanderslice
    E19
    John VandersliceVanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.
  • Rodrigo y Gabriela
    E20
    Rodrigo y GabrielaThe duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.
  • Ralph Stanley
    E21
    Ralph StanleySee and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.
  • Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros
    E22
    Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic ZerosAt 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.
  • Sondre Lerche
    E23
    Sondre LercheThe Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.
  • K'naan
    E24
    K'naanThe rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.
  • Bowerbirds
    E25
    BowerbirdsBowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.
  • Zee Avi
    E26
    Zee AviAvi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."
  • Andrew W.K.
    E27
    Andrew W.K.The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.
  • Lightning Dust
    E28
    Lightning DustLightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.
  • Fanfarlo
    E29
    FanfarloThe charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.
  • Australian Chamber Orchestra
    E30
    Australian Chamber OrchestraMembers of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.

 

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