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Mandolin Orange: Tiny Desk Concert

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Mandolin Orange

Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz made everything seem so easy, with just a few acoustic instruments and a single microphone behind the Tiny Desk, performing songs full of joy and thoughtfulness.

Nicole Bus: Tiny Desk Concert

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Nicole Bus

Nicole Bus' sound is reminiscent of vintage R&B, yet still feels current and capable of transcending age and demographics.

Tobe Nwigwe: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tobe Nwigwe

The Houston-based rapper's mindful words are like a life hack for anyone seeking guidance, with pleas to look past inherent hardships and evil and to stay focused on life's ultimate prizes.

Kian Soltani: Tiny Desk Concert

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Kian Soltani

Watch a young cellist on the rise, offering music of virtuosity, sweet lyricism and a little fire from his Persian roots.

half•alive: Tiny Desk Concert

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half•alive

How does half•alive, known for funky earworms and synchronized dancing, translate to such a cozy space? Have the dancers sit.

Among Authors: Tiny Desk Concert

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Among Authors

Among Authors' music isn't casual; there are songs within these songs, and they're not always catchy. They'll take you on a journey worth following.

Ty Dolla $ign Pays Tribute To Mac Miller At The Tiny Desk

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Ty Dolla $ign Pays Tribute To Mac Miller At The Tiny Desk

While Ty Dolla $ign visited NPR to record his own Tiny Desk concert, he also performed a special tribute to his friend, the late Mac Miller.

David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band: Tiny Desk Concert

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David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band

David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Michelle Willis and Michael League are The Lighthouse Band, and together they harmonized the heck out of the Tiny Desk.

Bas: Tiny Desk Concert

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Bas

Bas came to the Tiny Desk to get it, and — in a breathless four-song set — he did exactly that.

iLe: Tiny Desk Concert

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iLe

The Calle 13 veteran, fresh off her appearance at demonstrations in Puerto Rico, performs three songs that rage with revolutionary intensity.

Calexico And Iron & Wine: Tiny Desk Concert

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Calexico And Iron & Wine

The two bands just released Years to Burn, their first album together since 2005. Now, they've performed three songs — two new, one old — for Calexico's Tiny Desk debut.

Watch Baroness Unplug And Provide Space For Rediscovery

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Watch Baroness Unplug And Provide Space For Rediscovery

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Frontperson John Dyer Baizley and lead guitarist Gina Gleason perform as an acoustic duo for a Key Studio Session at WXPN Studios.

Lizzo: Tiny Desk Concert

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Lizzo

Backed by a band assembled just for this occasion, the breakthrough pop icon performs three joyfully showy songs from Cuz I Love You.

Tamino: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tamino

Tamino possesses one of the most remarkable and memorable voices to ever grace the Tiny Desk.

Masego: Tiny Desk Concert

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Masego

The spirit of Cab Calloway lives on in Masego, the singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who surprised NPR's Tiny Desk audience with a zany sense of showmanship.

Jacob Collier: Tiny Desk Concert

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Jacob Collier

As the NPR staff gathered to watch his performance, Jacob Collier sprinted full bore down the hallway for his set, hardly able to contain his creative energy or enthusiasm.

Priests: Tiny Desk Concert

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Priests

The punk-infused art band from Washington, D.C. brings a kinder, gentler and sparer version of the group's music to the Tiny Desk.

Hayley Kiyoko Works Magic With New Song And Video 'I Wish'

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Hayley Kiyoko Works Magic With New Song And Video 'I Wish'

In her first release since 2018's Expectations, Hayley Kiyoko casts a sonic and visual spell to work through the hurt of a dismissive partner.

Video Of An Uber Driver In South Africa Singing Opera Goes Viral

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Video Of An Uber Driver In South Africa Singing Opera Goes Viral

Menzi Mngoma is hoping that the exposure will help him further his dream of becoming an international singing sensation who doesn't have to drive for Uber.

Erin Rae: Tiny Desk Concert

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Erin Rae

Every time she performs live, Erin Rae transforms her quiet storms into different hues of squalling introspection.

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