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Mumford & Sons perform a Tiny Desk concert.
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Mumford & Sons

The British folk-rock band shares world-weary anthems to growing older, weathering the innumerable blows of life and coming out on the other side, hopefully a little wiser.

Kronos Quartet: Tiny Desk Concert
Bronson Arcuri

Kronos Quartet

The rejuvenated band, sporting three new members, is having more fun than ever. And it shows in these vigorous performances of pieces that are whimsical and socially conscious.

Caamp: Tiny Desk Concert
Elizabeth Gillis

Caamp

Led by Taylor Meier's soft, raspy voice, the folk band shares a range of material, including an old song that still rings true a decade later.

Tiana Major9 performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Tiana Major9

The R&B singer tells the (sometimes very messy) story of a love pursued, featuring a fantastic band and a guest spot from trumpeter Keyon Harrold.

Madi Diaz performs a Tiny Desk concert Jan. 21, 2026, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Madi Diaz performs a Tiny Desk concert Jan. 21, 2026, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Michael Zamora hide caption

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Madi Diaz

Few artists can completely dismantle your heart, fill it with wonder and awe at the miracle of life, and put it back together quite like Madi Diaz.

Cast members of the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending" perform a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Cast members of the Broadway musical "Maybe Happy Ending" perform a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Michael Zamora hide caption

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Maybe Happy Ending

What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live.

Members of De La Soul perform a Tiny Desk Concert Jan. 29, 2026, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Members of De La Soul perform a Tiny Desk Concert Jan. 29, 2026, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. Michael Zamora hide caption

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De La Soul

One of the most influential groups in hip-hop honors its legacy and the late Trugoy the Dove with a set of classics and new material.

Buddy Guy and musical guest Miles Caton perform a Tiny Desk concert at NPR in Washington, D.C.

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Buddy Guy

With a little help from his Sinners co-star Miles Caton, the near-nonagenarian legend gives the Tiny Desk a history lesson in the blues.

Immanuel Wilkins: Tiny Desk Concert
Alanté Serene

Immanuel Wilkins

In a set that spans Immanuel Wilkins' exceptional catalog, the jazz saxophonist brings the heat to the Tiny Desk.

FLO performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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FLO

Featuring sultry standouts and heartbreak bops, plus some unreleased tracks, the British girl group doubles down on sisterhood and powerful vocals at the Desk.

Ganavya: Tiny Desk Concert
Alanté Serene

Ganavya

How do we find beauty in a broken world? This is the question that Ganavya's music asks, but lets you answer. At the Tiny Desk, she sings the poems of today in the language of today.

Jill Scott performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Jill Scott

One of the most requested artists for the Tiny Desk is finally here. Jill Scott shares some new music along with the classics we've been yearning for.

Sarah McLachlan performs a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Sarah McLachlan

One of the most expressive singer-songwriters of her generation, Sarah McLachlan's deeply felt and virtuosic performance is miraculous.

Geese: Tiny Desk Concert

Geese

The Brooklyn rock band focuses on the quieter moments of its whirlwind phenomenon, Getting Killed, and, as a result, we get Geese in its purest form.

John P. Kee & New Life: Tiny Desk Concert
Alanté Serene

John P. Kee & New Life

Backed by a band and choir, Pastor John P. Kee transforms the Tiny Desk into an old, wood-floored country church.

Miguel performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Miguel

Miguel returns to the Tiny Desk to reflect on his journey of self-discovery, featuring a medley of hits mixed in with new songs.

Ollella: Tiny Desk Concert
Zayrha Rodriguez

Ollella

For years, the cello-led band has been a constant favorite of the Tiny Desk Contest. Ollella's Ellie Barber brings her playful, occasionally sad songs to our space.

FORAGER performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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FORAGER

The witty and unpredictable band from Brooklyn is an in-house favorite of the Tiny Desk Contest judges. We knew it was finally time to bring in FORAGER proper.

Sally Baby's Silver Dollars: Tiny Desk Concert

Sally Baby's Silver Dollars

Salvatore Geloso embodies the spirit of New Orleans through and through. His band inaugurates the first-ever Tiny Desk Contest takeover.

yeule: Tiny Desk Concert
Alanté Serene

yeule

In this new era of indie rock, yeule has become a leading voice. Their gauzy and sludgy songs are transformed at the Tiny Desk.

Guitarricadelafuente performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Guitarricadelafuente

Álvaro Lafuente's calming voice and steady rhythms feel like a lullaby with a fiesta tilt. At the Desk, the Spanish singer transports us to a club in Barcelona or a beach on Costa Brava.

John Fogerty: Tiny Desk Concert
Zayrha Rodriguez

John Fogerty

Surrounded by family in the band and in the audience, John Fogerty bookends solo material with the rock and roll staples of Creedence Clearwater Revival.

From The Top students perform a Tiny Desk concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.

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From the Top

A trio of amazing young musicians, from ages nine to 18, give jaw-dropping performances that will bolster your faith in the future of great music making.

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