NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 4
January. 03,2011 NRGenre：
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Intimate musical performances, recorded live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.
Episode 83 : Maria Volonte
December. 27,2011
The Argentine singer blends tango, Latin blues and the traditional music of Brazil and Peru.
Episode 82 : The Music Tapes
December. 20,2011
The Elephant 6 alum plays a holiday set compete with bowed banjos, singing saws and tape machines.
Episode 81 : Gem Club
December. 16,2011
Maybe you couldn't hear a pin drop when Gem Club played, but you could hear the click of a keyboard.
Episode 80 : I Wayne
December. 12,2011
As the cameras rolled, the reggae star came to life, showcasing his smooth voice and vibrant energy.
Episode 79 : tUnE-yArDs
December. 01,2011
tUnE-yArDs sings of rage and inequality, but also celebrates the joy of letting out a wild sound.
Episode 78 : Gabriel Kahane
November. 26,2011
Hear the agile musician's rigorously crafted songs, which fall somewhere between classical and pop.
Episode 77 : Hospital Ships
November. 23,2011
Hospital Ships' beautiful, crushing songs pack an emotional punch in this performance at NPR Music.
Episode 76 : Joe Henry
November. 21,2011
Asking the fearless, easygoing singer to perform in a crowded office never felt like an imposition.
Episode 75 : Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile And Stuart Duncan
November. 17,2011
The genre-bending cellist heads a dream team of string players who borrow from bluegrass.
Episode 74 : Marketa Irglova
November. 10,2011
At the NPR Music offices, Irglova mixes the exotic and the familiar; sweetness and longing.
Episode 73 : Jens Lekman
November. 07,2011
The Swedish singer shows off his humor and charm in this intimate set at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 72 : Juanes
November. 03,2011
Watch the charismatic Colombian superstar give an intimate performance at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 71 : Lisa Hannigan
October. 29,2011
Exuding both musical and personal warmth, the Irish singer mesmerized at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 70 : Ben Williams And Sound Effect
October. 24,2011
The jazz star and his band perform two songs from their album State of Art at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 69 : Hilary Hahn
October. 21,2011
The classical violinist blends Bach and Charles Ives with flair, then tops it off with a fedora.
Episode 68 : Wilco
October. 17,2011
Armed with tiny amps and a ton of grace, Wilco plays new songs and an old favorite at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 67 : Chris Bathgate
October. 14,2011
The Michigan native's deliberately paced music is too rustic and pretty to be a true downer.
Episode 66 : Grouplove
October. 11,2011
The upstart band brings youthful, infectious energy to the NPR Music offices.
Episode 65 : JEFF The Brotherhood
October. 08,2011
Of course, the power-punk duo took off their shirts at the NPR Music offices, because why not?
Episode 64 : Fountains Of Wayne
October. 06,2011
These songs showcase a band with tremendous narrative gifts and a flair for subtle beauty.
Episode 63 : Mates Of State
October. 05,2011
The band's performance in the NPR Music offices creates a vibe of ragged, awkward intimacy.
Episode 62 : Trombone Shorty
September. 29,2011
The New Orleans native achieved stardom with his voice and his horn. But he just wants you to dance.
Episode 61 : The Klezmatics
September. 28,2011
Ring in Rosh Hashanah with three globe-trotting tunes from one of the world's greatest Jewish bands.
Episode 60 : Jenny Lin
September. 26,2011
The pianist usually plays eight-foot Steinways. See what she does on an electronic keyboard.
Episode 59 : Beirut
September. 21,2011
Beirut performs worldly, inspired songs from its new album The Rip Tide at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 58 : Jeremy Messersmith
September. 19,2011
The Twin Cities singer is a pop genius, with creative ambition to match his considerable charm.
Episode 57 : Sean Rowe
September. 16,2011
Rowe brings his booming voice and ever-louder acoustic-guitar set-ups to the NPR Music offices.
Episode 56 : Diego Garcia
September. 12,2011
Watch the former Elefant frontman perform songs from his album Laura at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 55 : Foster The People
September. 09,2011
Armed with the summer song of 2011, the band brings "Pumped Up Kicks" and more to NPR Music.
Episode 54 : King Creosote And Jon Hopkins
September. 04,2011
Diamond Mine's unassuming creators lose little of their charm and mystique in the NPR Music office.
Episode 53 : Phosphorescent
September. 01,2011
Watch Matthew Houck play a stirring, road-ragged solo Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 52 : CALLmeKAT
August. 29,2011
Watch the synth-pop musician perform a hauntingly beautiful set at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 51 : James Vincent McMorrow
August. 25,2011
The Irishman has one of the most arresting voices of any young singer you're likely to hear.
Episode 50 : Other Lives
August. 18,2011
The Oklahoma band brings its spacious minor-key hymns to the NPR Music offices.
Episode 49 : Gaby Moreno
August. 15,2011
Watch the Guatemalan singer's breathtaking and passionate set at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 48 : Paul Jacobs
August. 12,2011
Watch the miraculous hands (and feet) of the Grammy-winning organist in an all-Bach performance.
Episode 47 : Noah And The Whale
August. 10,2011
The London band plugs in its drum machine, but sweet simplicity still reigns in the NPR offices.
Episode 46 : Amanda Shires
August. 03,2011
The singer plays a charming set featuring songs from Carrying Lightning at the Tiny Desk.
Episode 45 : They Might Be Giants
July. 28,2011
Watch the band perform two of its brand-new songs, as well as "Fingertips," a classic 1992 chestnut.
Episode 44 : Givers
July. 24,2011
At the NPR offices, the band plays a sunny, exuberant set, suitable for dancing and bobbing along.
Episode 43 : Y La Bamba
July. 21,2011
Watch Luzelena Mendoza and Y La Bamba craft joyfully rich vocal harmonies in the NPR Music offices.
Episode 42 : Joe Boyd And Robyn Hitchcock
July. 18,2011
Boyd reads from White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s, while Hitchcock plays songs from the era.
Episode 41 : Ben Sollee
July. 11,2011
The genre-bending cellist and songwriter has created a unique take on folk music.
Episode 40 : Julian Lage Trio
July. 07,2011
The guitarist, 23, was once called a prodigy. But he's maturing into a distinctive bandleader, too.
Episode 39 : The Blind Boys Of Alabama
July. 05,2011
Hear the gospel greats' mix of polished blues, swinging soul and from-the-gut expressions of faith.
Episode 38 : Milos
June. 30,2011
Watch the newcomer from Montenegro play Spanish standards and a passionate ode to his homeland.
Episode 37 : The Civil Wars
June. 27,2011
Watch Joy Williams and John Paul White's swooning chemistry and stirring harmonies at NPR Music.
Episode 36 : YACHT
June. 22,2011
Watch the electro-pop band's striking and infectious performance at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 35 : The Decemberists
June. 20,2011
With Chris Funk and Sara Watkins, Colin Meloy plays three sparkling songs from The King Is Dead.
Episode 34 : Charlie Siem
June. 15,2011
Watch the stylish young violinist pull out a bag of tricks in music by Paganini.
Episode 33 : Chris Thile And Michael Daves
June. 13,2011
Watch Thile and Daves play traditional bluegrass with New York intensity at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 32 : The Black Angels
June. 08,2011
Hear a bold and surprising mix of sensibilities — at once icy and rustic, cavernous and confined.
Episode 31 : The Kopecky Family Band
June. 06,2011
The Tennessee band's sweet, swollen folk-rock songs keep blooming into something irresistible.
Episode 30 : Jackie Evancho
May. 23,2011
Watch the 11-year-old perform Handel's "Ombra mai fu" at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 29 : Low
May. 22,2011
Singers Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker perform three songs from their gorgeous new album, C'mon.
Episode 28 : Future Islands
May. 16,2011
Watch the band's short but intense and cathartic set, performed live in the NPR Music offices.
Episode 27 : Neil Innes
May. 11,2011
Watch the Rutles alumnus play three of his classic satirical songs in the NPR Music offices.
Episode 26 : Julieta Venegas
May. 09,2011
After six albums, including last year's Otra Cosa, Venegas is still defying expectations.
Episode 25 : Booker T. Jones
May. 02,2011
Jones' name is synonymous with the Hammond B3 organ. Watch him play one in the NPR Music offices.
Episode 24 : Wu Man
April. 27,2011
Watch the world's reigning pipa virtuoso play ancient music from her Chinese homeland.
Episode 23 : Steve Earle
April. 25,2011
A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 22 : Pokey LaFarge
April. 20,2011
Watch LaFarge play '20s- and '30s-inspired music with the help of his band, The South City Three.
Episode 21 : Mount Kimbie
April. 18,2011
Watch the dubstep duo perform our first-ever electronic Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR offices.
Episode 20 : Otis Taylor
April. 13,2011
Watch the banjo player perform his trademark trance-inducing blues at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 19 : Josh Ritter
April. 11,2011
Ritter can't hide his enjoyment of a performance, even when his songs convey obsession or disaster.
Episode 18 : Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
April. 06,2011
Hear the Refugee All Stars' upbeat reggae grooves, performed live at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 17 : Nellie McKay
April. 04,2011
McKay's bold, audacious personality shines in this set recorded at the NPR Music offices.
Episode 16 : Lizz Wright
March. 14,2011
In this two-song set at the NPR Music offices, Wright channels the gospel and soul of her past.
Episode 15 : Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys
March. 07,2011
Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices.
Episode 14 : Damien Jurado
February. 28,2011
Hear Jurado's raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, performed in the NPR Music office.
Episode 13 : Local Natives
February. 21,2011
The L.A. band brings its euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices.
Episode 12 : Adele
February. 17,2011
In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.
Episode 11 : Turtle Island Quartet
February. 16,2011
With an eclectic palette of sounds and styles, the Turtle Island Quartet swings at NPR Music.
Episode 10 : Esperanza Spalding
February. 12,2011
The jazz bassist, singer and Best New Artist Grammy winner performs in the NPR Music offices.
Episode 9 : Ivan And Alyosha
February. 07,2011
The band showcases its Beatles-esque pop harmonies and sweet melodies from the NPR Music offices.
Episode 8 : Stars
February. 03,2011
Watch Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell transform three of Stars' songs into spare, pretty folk music.
Episode 7 : Richard Thompson
February. 01,2011
Watch the folk-rock legend perform songs from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at NPR Music.
Episode 6 : Basia Bulat
January. 24,2011
The Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums, plus a surprise from Poland.
Episode 5 : Iron And Wine
January. 21,2011
Sam Beam gives a fresh side of his new songs at NPR, and tops it off with a devastating 2004 gem.
Episode 4 : Ballake Sissoko And Vincent Segal
January. 17,2011
The masterful kora-and-cello duo performs a transfixing set combining African and European strings.
Episode 3 : David Wax Museum
January. 09,2011
The band brings a frenetic, infectious blend of American and Mexican folk to the NPR Music offices.
Episode 2 : Gyptian
January. 05,2011
The reggae star performs his hit "Hold You" and more from the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C.
Episode 1 : Abigail Washburn
January. 03,2011
Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.
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