NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: Season 2024
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Jan 5, 2024 · 24 min
Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
Kevin Kaarl
Jan 8, 2024 · 20 min
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
The Good Ones
Jan 10, 2024 · 21 min
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
yMusic
Jan 12, 2024 · 19 min
The band's unique sound, driven by its peculiar blend of trumpet, winds and strings, seems like a compelling soundtrack for an age when music genres are becoming increasingly arbit
The Japanese House
Jan 18, 2024 · 17 min
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
Hania Rani
Jan 22, 2024 · 16 min
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
BLK ODYSSY
Jan 24, 2024 · 19 min
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
Thee Sacred Souls
Jan 26, 2024 · 21 min
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
Katie Von Schleicher
Jan 29, 2024 · 16 min
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
Timo Andres
Jan 31, 2024 · 15 min
To mark Philip Glass' 87th birthday, the astute pianist Timo Andres stops by to play a contrasting pair of the composer's popular etudes.
Joshua Redman
Feb 2, 2024 · 22 min
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
Carrtoons
Feb 5, 2024 · 17 min
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
Berhana
Feb 7, 2024 · 19 min
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
Tinashe
Feb 9, 2024 · 18 min
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
Cinder Well
Feb 16, 2024 · 22 min
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
Irreversible Entanglements
Feb 19, 2024 · 27 min
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
Jeezy
Feb 21, 2024 · 24 min
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
Kelela
Feb 23, 2024 · 23 min
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
Butcher Brown
Feb 28, 2024 · 19 min
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
Wednesday
Mar 1, 2024 · 15 min
"I learned how to play guitar watching Tiny Desk concerts," lead singer Karly Hartzman says. The Asheville rock band translates its noisy, country-influenced sound to a quieter set
Squirrel Flower
Mar 6, 2024 · 19 min
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
311
Mar 11, 2024 · 16 min
What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
Mar 13, 2024 · 23 min
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
Justin Timberlake
Mar 15, 2024 · 26 min
The artist, who just dropped his new album Everything I Thought It Was, comes to the Tiny Desk with a set that leans heavily on his early solo catalog.
Chappell Roan
Mar 21, 2024 · 23 min
The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
Soul Glo
Mar 22, 2024 · 15 min
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
Big Sean
Mar 27, 2024 · 26 min
The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
Víkingur Ólafsson
Mar 28, 2024 · 20 min
The thoughtful pianist from Iceland plays a set of gentle pieces — from Bach to Bartók — evoking nostalgic memories of his childhood.
Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024
Apr 1, 2024 · 20 min
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
Apr 3, 2024 · 21 min
The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
Apr 5, 2024 · 28 min
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
Linda May Han Oh
Apr 8, 2024 · 22 min
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
Yaya Bey
Apr 10, 2024 · 16 min
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
Fujii Kaze
Apr 11, 2024 · 30 min
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
Sleater-Kinney
Apr 15, 2024 · 18 min
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
Hauschka
Apr 17, 2024 · 17 min
It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
Lise Davidsen
Apr 19, 2024 · 14 min
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
Hot Chip
Apr 22, 2024 · 20 min
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
Ne-Yo
Apr 26, 2024 · 24 min
Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
Apr 29, 2024 · 18 min
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
WILLOW
May 1, 2024 · 20 min
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
Otoboke Beaver
May 3, 2024 · 20 min
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
Kiefer
May 6, 2024 · 23 min
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
Yasser Tejeda
May 8, 2024 · 20 min
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
Luciana Souza
May 10, 2024 · 17 min
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
Gary Bartz
May 13, 2024 · 17 min
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
May 15, 2024 · 21 min
At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
The Staves
May 17, 2024 · 20 min
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
Bob James
May 20, 2024 · 22 min
The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
Nelly Furtado
May 24, 2024 · 22 min
Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
The Philharmonik
May 27, 2024 · 21 min
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
Sean Paul
May 31, 2024 · 21 min
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
Tems
Jun 3, 2024 · 21 min
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
Lakecia Benjamin
Jun 5, 2024 · 17 min
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
Tierra Whack
Jun 7, 2024 · 21 min
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
Chaka Khan
Jun 10, 2024 · 35 min
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
Kierra Sheard
Jun 14, 2024 · 24 min
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
Meshell Ndgeocello
Jun 18, 2024 · 25 min
The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.
Brittney Spencer
Jun 21, 2024 · 17 min
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
Flo Milli
Jun 26, 2024 · 17 min
The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.
SWV
Jun 28, 2024 · 25 min
We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz
Jul 1, 2024 · 23 min
The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
Jul 3, 2024 · 15 min
The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
María José Llergo
Jul 8, 2024 · 21 min
Llergo's performance brings the spirit of a Spanish music scene built on tradition but exploding with new energy to the Tiny Desk.
Julius Rodriguez
Jul 10, 2024 · 24 min
The New York-bred and Los Angeles- based pianist and multi-instrumentalist has been regarded as a young master in the jazz world.
The Wiz
Jul 12, 2024 · 21 min
The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
Nathy Peluso
Jul 15, 2024 · 19 min
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
Phish
Jul 17, 2024 · 35 min
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
Álvaro Díaz
Jul 19, 2024 · 15 min
The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
Norah Jones
Jul 22, 2024 · 19 min
The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
Feist
Jul 24, 2024 · 21 min
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
Ryan Leslie
Jul 26, 2024 · 22 min
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
Jul 29, 2024 · 23 min
Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
Kehlani
Jul 31, 2024 · 15 min
Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
The LOX
Aug 2, 2024 · 18 min
After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
Alana Springsteen
Aug 5, 2024 · 19 min
Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
Aug 7, 2024 · 23 min
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
Devo
Aug 9, 2024 · 18 min
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
Chucho Valdés
Aug 12, 2024 · 21 min
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
Sierra Ferrell
Aug 14, 2024 · 18 min
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
Keyon Harrold
Aug 16, 2024 · 26 min
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
Katy Kirby
Aug 19, 2024 · 18 min
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
Maxwell
Aug 23, 2024 · 31 min
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
Lainey Wilson
Aug 27, 2024 · 20 min
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
Pygmy Lush
Aug 30, 2024 · 23 min
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
Mdou Moctar
Sep 10, 2024 · 19 min
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
Remi Wolf
Sep 12, 2024 · 22 min
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
Juanes
Sep 16, 2024 · 24 min
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
Danny Ocean
Sep 18, 2024 · 23 min
The Venezuelan artist’s performance reflects his ability to make universal music about love without losing sight of larger human struggles.
Daniel, Me Estás Matando
Sep 20, 2024 · 16 min
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
OKAN
Sep 24, 2024 · 20 min
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Ivan Cornejo
Sep 26, 2024 · 23 min
Whether in a stadium of 75,000 or behind a desk in an office building, Ivan Cornejo sings two notes and the heart quiets.
Fabiola Méndez
Sep 30, 2024 · 16 min
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Rita Payés
Oct 2, 2024 · 23 min
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Oct 4, 2024 · 18 min
Argentina is a country notorious for unabashed expression and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso take nothing for granted when it comes to showing up as they are.
Eladio Carrión
Oct 6, 2024 · 21 min
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
The Marías
Oct 9, 2024 · 20 min
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Sheila E.
Oct 11, 2024 · 23 min
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
John Holiday
Oct 16, 2024 · 21 min
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
Audrey Nuna
Oct 18, 2024 · 19 min
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
Kamasi Washington
Oct 21, 2024 · 20 min
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
The Baylor Project
Oct 23, 2024 · 27 min
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
Dua Lipa
Oct 25, 2024 · 19 min
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
Sylo
Oct 28, 2024 · 19 min
The Toronto-based R&B artist’s voice is light and airy, but cozy. In reimaginations of his songs, Sylo reflects his quick growth as an artist.
Chelsea Wolfe
Oct 30, 2024 · 15 min
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
Sheer Mag
Nov 1, 2024 · 19 min
The Philly band, a force for good in rock and roll, runs through a career-spanning set with a little help from some bagpipes.
LaRussell
Nov 4, 2024 · 21 min
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
Elmiene
Nov 11, 2024 · 21 min
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
Yunchan Lim
Nov 13, 2024 · 18 min
The youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn Piano Competition makes our trusty upright piano sound like a 9-foot grand in music by Liszt and Tchaikovsky.
Durand Jones
Nov 15, 2024 · 23 min
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
The Magnetic Fields
Nov 20, 2024 · 20 min
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
Wyatt Flores
Nov 22, 2024 · 22 min
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
Teedra Moses
Nov 25, 2024 · 22 min
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
TV On The Radio
Nov 27, 2024 · 24 min
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
Rosie Tucker
Dec 2, 2024 · 16 min
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Dec 4, 2024 · 16 min
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
Doechii
Dec 6, 2024 · 24 min
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.