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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts 2008

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
April 22, 2008
Last Aired
June 29, 2026
Format
19 seasons · 1,786 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S9E85 "Margo Price" (★ 10/10)
Network
NPR
★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 10 votes NR 19 seasons · 1786 eps Returning Series
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What is NPR Tiny Desk Concerts?

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts is a television series featuring intimate musical performances recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The series began in 2008 and has since grown to include more than 1,100 concerts as of August 2024.

Type
TV series
Year
2008
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
1,786
First aired
Apr 22, 2008
Last aired
Jun 29, 2026
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
NPR
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★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 10 votes
Format
19 seasons · 1,786 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
NPR
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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts is a television series featuring intimate musical performances recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen. The series began in 2008 and has since grown to include more than 1,100 concerts as of August 2024. These performances take place in a small office space at NPR in Washington, D.C. The series hosts a diverse range of musicians, from large bands like Dr. Dog, who adapt their loud and chaotic sound to the confined area, to unique acts such as 31 Minutos, which featured a guitar-playing puppet. Artists often perform fan favorites and debut new material during their sessions. Following a period of pandemic-related restrictions, the series resumed hosting audiences at the desk in 2022 with a performance by contest winner Alisa Amador. The concerts are distributed online, where the series maintains a significant viewership, averaging 45 million views per month on YouTube. The archive of these performances is available to the public through the official NPR Music channel.

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“Experience intimate live musical performances recorded directly at the desk of host Bob Boilen.”

Reasons to watch
  • stripped-back performances
  • diverse artist selection
Keep in mind
  • limited physical space
  • minimal production value

Watch it if you enjoy discovering live music in a raw and personal setting.

The series features musical performances suitable for general audiences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the performances?

The concerts are recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

Who hosts the series?

The series is hosted by Bob Boilen.

Are the performances live?

Yes, the artists perform live at the desk.

How many episodes were in the first season?

The 2008 season consisted of 10 episodes.

Does the series feature an audience?

Performances have included audiences, such as the 2022 winner's performance.

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