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The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.

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Release Date: Tue, Apr 22, 2008

Country: US
Language: En
Runtime: 20
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Season 17:

Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East
Episode 1: Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East (Jan 05, 2024)
Sunny Jain's music promotes the idea of not just crossing boundaries but obliterating them all together.
Kevin Kaarl
Episode 2: Kevin Kaarl (Jan 08, 2024)
The Chihuahuan artist transfigures traditional Sinaloan instrumentation into folky new styles.
The Good Ones
Episode 3: The Good Ones (Jan 10, 2024)
The Rwandan group's determination to spread its musical message is an inspiration.
yMusic
Episode 4: yMusic (Jan 12, 2024)
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 arbitrary.
The Japanese House
Episode 5: The Japanese House (Jan 18, 2024)
The U.K. singer-songwriter recasts four of her electro-pop songs in fresh arrangements.
Hania Rani
Episode 6: Hania Rani (Jan 22, 2024)
The Polish pianist and composer blurs the lines of ambient, classical and house in this performance.
BLK ODYSSY
Episode 7: BLK ODYSSY (Jan 24, 2024)
An 18-minute flex that proves the artist is the modern personification of funk.
Thee Sacred Souls
Episode 8: Thee Sacred Souls (Jan 26, 2024)
The San Diego-based trio made its mark at the Tiny Desk with satin vocals and vintage melodies.
Katie Von Schleicher
Episode 9: Katie Von Schleicher (Jan 29, 2024)
With an eight-piece band, the singer-songwriter brings her wry charm to the Tiny Desk.
Timo Andres
Episode 10: Timo Andres (Jan 31, 2024)
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
Episode 11: Joshua Redman (Feb 02, 2024)
Joshua Redman illustrates why he is one of today's best saxophonists.
Carrtoons
Episode 12: Carrtoons (Feb 05, 2024)
Ben Carr, who performs as Carrtoons, keeps the producer-led Tiny Desk tradition alive in this set.
Berhana
Episode 13: Berhana (Feb 07, 2024)
The Atlanta singer pays homage to his roots with Ethiopian jazz pianist Kibrom Birhane and members of the Ethio Cali band.
Tinashe
Episode 14: Tinashe (Feb 09, 2024)
Tinashe's Tiny Desk performance proves her artistry has never been one-dimensional.
Cinder Well
Episode 15: Cinder Well (Feb 16, 2024)
The California-raised, Ireland-based songwriter performs a set of folk songs that wind around the passage of time.
Irreversible Entanglements
Episode 16: Irreversible Entanglements (Feb 19, 2024)
The free jazz band with a punk ethos runs through six songs without breaks.
Jeezy
Episode 17: Jeezy (Feb 21, 2024)
The Atlanta superstar focuses on the early chapters of his career in his Tiny Desk.
Kelela
Episode 18: Kelela (Feb 23, 2024)
The artist brings a distinctive, creative vision to her Tiny Desk performance.
Butcher Brown
Episode 19: Butcher Brown (Feb 28, 2024)
The Richmond, Va. band brings its signature hot and funky "solar music" to the Desk.
Wednesday
Episode 20: Wednesday (Mar 01, 2024)
"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 setting.
Squirrel Flower
Episode 21: Squirrel Flower (Mar 06, 2024)
The Chicago-based indie rocker plays stripped back versions of her thundering rock songs.
311
Episode 22: 311 (Mar 11, 2024)
What better way to spend March 11 than with 311 bringing love and nostalgia to the Tiny Desk.
Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli
Episode 23: Jennifer Koh and Missy Mazzoli (Mar 13, 2024)
Two adventurous musicians trace the history of their fruitful collaboration in a set of pieces both ferocious and beautiful.
Justin Timberlake
Episode 24: Justin Timberlake (Mar 15, 2024)
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
Episode 25: Chappell Roan (Mar 21, 2024)
The utterly commanding artist takes the Tiny Desk stage with a magnetic performance and a towering wig.
Soul Glo
Episode 26: Soul Glo (Mar 22, 2024)
For the first time, a hardcore punk band graces the Tiny Desk — and ignites a mosh pit in the office.
Big Sean
Episode 27: Big Sean (Mar 27, 2024)
The respected lyricist and hip-hop hitmaker comes to the Desk for one of the longest set lists in Tiny Desk history.
Víkingur Ólafsson
Episode 28: Víkingur Ólafsson (Mar 28, 2024)
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
Episode 29: Thandiswa Mazwai x globalFEST 2024 (Apr 01, 2024)
One of post-apartheid South Africa's most influential musicians comes to the Tiny Desk.
Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024
Episode 30: Tarta Relena x globalFEST 2024 (Apr 03, 2024)
The Spanish duo's timeless, poetic songs evoke images of lyricists and vocalists from centuries past.
El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024
Episode 31: El Laberinto del Coco x globalFEST 2024 (Apr 05, 2024)
A five-song set from a genre-bending collective built around the folklore and rhythmic styles of bomba.
Linda May Han Oh
Episode 32: Linda May Han Oh (Apr 08, 2024)
In this Tiny Desk, Oh presents a mix of cuts from her 2023 release, The Glass Hours, and new works.
Yaya Bey
Episode 33: Yaya Bey (Apr 10, 2024)
The New York-bred singer-songwriter creates a sense of closeness with her audience in this soul-stirring set.
Fujii Kaze
Episode 34: Fujii Kaze (Apr 11, 2024)
NPR unveils the very first performance for Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, featuring talented Japanese singer and pianist Fujii Kaze.
Sleater-Kinney
Episode 35: Sleater-Kinney (Apr 15, 2024)
At the Desk, Sleater-Kinney was all business — as wiry and vital as ever.
Hauschka
Episode 36: Hauschka (Apr 17, 2024)
It's hard to spot everything Hauschka deployed for this mostly improvised set, from pink putty to strings stuffed with tin foil.
Lise Davidsen
Episode 37: Lise Davidsen (Apr 19, 2024)
The Norwegian soprano, with plenty of horsepower, unleashes a high C, and much subtle singing, in a thrilling set.
Hot Chip
Episode 38: Hot Chip (Apr 22, 2024)
The electro-pop group performs some of its enduring classics at the Tiny Desk.
Ne-Yo
Episode 39: Ne-Yo (Apr 26, 2024)
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
Episode 40: Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives (Apr 29, 2024)
The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.
WILLOW
Episode 41: WILLOW (May 01, 2024)
The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.
Otoboke Beaver
Episode 42: Otoboke Beaver (May 03, 2024)
The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.
Kiefer
Episode 43: Kiefer (May 06, 2024)
With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.
Yasser Tejeda
Episode 44: Yasser Tejeda (May 08, 2024)
The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.
Luciana Souza
Episode 45: Luciana Souza (May 10, 2024)
The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.
Gary Bartz
Episode 46: Gary Bartz (May 13, 2024)
The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux
Episode 47: Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux (May 15, 2024)
At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.
The Staves
Episode 48: The Staves (May 17, 2024)
The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.
Bob James
Episode 49: Bob James (May 20, 2024)
The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.
Nelly Furtado
Episode 50: Nelly Furtado (May 24, 2024)
Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.
The Philharmonik
Episode 51: The Philharmonik (May 27, 2024)
The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.
Sean Paul
Episode 52: Sean Paul (May 31, 2024)
The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.
Tems
Episode 53: Tems (Jun 03, 2024)
The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.
Lakecia Benjamin
Episode 54: Lakecia Benjamin (Jun 05, 2024)
The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.
Tierra Whack
Episode 55: Tierra Whack (Jun 07, 2024)
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.
Chaka Khan
Episode 56: Chaka Khan (Jun 10, 2024)
The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.
Kierra Sheard
Episode 57: Kierra Sheard (Jun 14, 2024)
The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.
Meshell Ndgeocello
Episode 58: Meshell Ndgeocello (Jun 18, 2024)
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
Episode 59: Brittney Spencer (Jun 21, 2024)
The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.
Flo Milli
Episode 60: Flo Milli (Jun 26, 2024)
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
Episode 61: SWV (Jun 28, 2024)
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
Episode 62: Tiny Desk Premiere: Silvia Pérez Cruz (Jul 01, 2024)
The Spanish singer performs her brilliantly distinct songs at the Tiny Desk.
Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals
Episode 63: Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals (Jul 03, 2024)
The artist crams more than two decades of music, from solo material to Against Me! cuts, into her performance.
María José Llergo
Episode 64: María José Llergo (Jul 08, 2024)
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
Episode 65: Julius Rodriguez (Jul 10, 2024)
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
Episode 66: The Wiz (Jul 12, 2024)
The cast of the newest Broadway revival turns NPR headquarters into Emerald City.
Nathy Peluso
Episode 67: Nathy Peluso (Jul 15, 2024)
The Spanish artist brought all of her genre-bending, vocal powerhouse energy to her Tiny Desk concert.
Phish
Episode 68: Phish (Jul 17, 2024)
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
Álvaro Díaz
Episode 69: Álvaro Díaz (Jul 19, 2024)
The Puerto Rican rapper brought a relaxed energy and community feel to his performance.
Norah Jones
Episode 70: Norah Jones (Jul 22, 2024)
The singer-songwriter makes her long-awaited appearance at the Tiny Desk with a collection of light, breezy tracks.
Feist
Episode 71: Feist (Jul 24, 2024)
The singer-songwriter showcases new and old material in her long-awaited Tiny Desk debut.
Ryan Leslie
Episode 72: Ryan Leslie (Jul 26, 2024)
The singer-songwriter and entrepreneur adapts his big, synth-heavy sound for his performance.
Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe
Episode 73: Tiny Desk Premiere: Shae Universe (Jul 29, 2024)
Shae Universe takes us on a journey of love in all its forms in this concert: lust, romance and self-love.
Kehlani
Episode 74: Kehlani (Jul 31, 2024)
Kehlani’s Tiny Desk invites viewers on a ride through several of their biggest hits.
The LOX
Episode 75: The LOX (Aug 02, 2024)
After 30 years in the game, the rap trio brings a fresh, new sound to the Desk.
Alana Springsteen
Episode 76: Alana Springsteen (Aug 05, 2024)
Springsteen showed up ready to make it count, with a carefully arranged set list and an incredible band.
Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert
Episode 77: Milton Nascimento & esperanza spalding (Home) Concert (Aug 07, 2024)
The musical icons perform new songs from their forthcoming album, Milton + esperanza, in a rare video performance.
Devo
Episode 78: Devo (Aug 09, 2024)
The group brings its playfully subversive style to the Tiny Desk.
Chucho Valdés
Episode 79: Chucho Valdés (Aug 12, 2024)
The Cuban pianist brings his legendary blend of jazz, classical and Cuban tradition.
Sierra Ferrell
Episode 80: Sierra Ferrell (Aug 14, 2024)
Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
Keyon Harrold
Episode 81: Keyon Harrold (Aug 16, 2024)
The artist brings his musical family together across jazz, R&B and hip-hop to the Tiny Desk.
Katy Kirby
Episode 82: Katy Kirby (Aug 19, 2024)
The singer-songwriter’s clear voice and distinctive lyrical imagery shine in this dynamic performance.
Maxwell
Episode 83: Maxwell (Aug 23, 2024)
The soul singer seduces the Tiny Desk audience with his tender songs of love and heartbreak.
Lainey Wilson
Episode 84: Lainey Wilson (Aug 27, 2024)
The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
Pygmy Lush
Episode 85: Pygmy Lush (Aug 30, 2024)
This Tiny Desk is the atmospheric folk band’s first live performance in seven years.
Mdou Moctar
Episode 86: Mdou Moctar (Sep 10, 2024)
There’s a righteous fury to Mdou Moctar’s music, but also a reminder the good fight is always worth fighting.
Remi Wolf
Episode 87: Remi Wolf (Sep 12, 2024)
Remi Wolf may be a superhero who isn’t entirely aware of her powers.
Juanes
Episode 88: Juanes (Sep 16, 2024)
The Colombian superstar brought his intensely personal songs, which didn’t lose their power of speaking to heart.
Danny Ocean
Episode 89: Danny Ocean (Sep 18, 2024)
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
Episode 90: Daniel, Me Estás Matando (Sep 20, 2024)
The Mexican band brings its signature “Boleroglam” to the Tiny Desk.
OKAN
Episode 91: OKAN (Sep 24, 2024)
The group’s Afro-Cuban sounds honor tradition while stretching the boundaries of how it's expressed.
Ivan Cornejo
Episode 92: Ivan Cornejo (Sep 26, 2024)
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
Episode 93: Fabiola Méndez (Sep 30, 2024)
The Puerto Rican artist brings joy to the Tiny Desk with her signature cuatro.
Rita Payés
Episode 94: Rita Payés (Oct 02, 2024)
The artist performs a variety of Spanish jazz that’s contemporary and nimble in its delivery, yet leans heavily on tradition.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Episode 95: Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso (Oct 04, 2024)
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
Episode 96: Eladio Carrión (Oct 06, 2024)
The Kansas-born, Puerto Rico-raised artist blends English language hip-hop and Latin trap seamlessly in this performance.
The Marías
Episode 97: The Marías (Oct 09, 2024)
The indie band brings its authenticity and bedroom pop style to the Tiny Desk’s slightly bigger space.
Sheila E.
Episode 98: Sheila E. (Oct 11, 2024)
One of the world’s most recognized drummers glides easily from genre to genre in this performance.
John Holiday
Episode 99: John Holiday (Oct 16, 2024)
The countertenor’s sparkling personality shines brightly in a wide ranging set that includes jazz, classical and spirituals.
Audrey Nuna
Episode 100: Audrey Nuna (Oct 18, 2024)
The artist’s setlist perfectly encapsulates how much musical ground she’s able to cover.
Kamasi Washington
Episode 101: Kamasi Washington (Oct 21, 2024)
The Grammy-nominated saxophonist brought the house down with his reflective, danceable ballads.
The Baylor Project
Episode 102: The Baylor Project (Oct 23, 2024)
The musical and life partners’ playfulness and love for each other is on full display in this performance.
Dua Lipa
Episode 103: Dua Lipa (Oct 25, 2024)
The pop superstar finally graced the actual Tiny Desk with joyous music, at a time when we could all use it.
Sylo
Episode 104: Sylo (Oct 28, 2024)
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
Episode 105: Chelsea Wolfe (Oct 30, 2024)
Wolfe strips down her colossal sound to its barest, most intimate elements, revealing the profound beauty within.
Sheer Mag
Episode 106: Sheer Mag (Nov 01, 2024)
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
Episode 107: LaRussell (Nov 04, 2024)
The Vallejo, Calif., rapper brings his famous backyard vibes to the Tiny Desk.
Elmiene
Episode 108: Elmiene (Nov 11, 2024)
The British singer-songwriter performs his charismatic, '90s R&B-inspired love songs.
Yunchan Lim
Episode 109: Yunchan Lim (Nov 13, 2024)
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
Episode 110: Durand Jones (Nov 15, 2024)
The artist sings fervently of hope, joy and perseverance backed by a group of impressive gospel singers.
The Magnetic Fields
Episode 111: The Magnetic Fields (Nov 20, 2024)
The band performs more than half a dozen songs across the beloved 69 Love Songs.
Wyatt Flores
Episode 112: Wyatt Flores (Nov 22, 2024)
The young country artist solidifies himself as a rising star in this captivating performance.
Teedra Moses
Episode 113: Teedra Moses (Nov 25, 2024)
The artist celebrates the 20th anniversary of her landmark debut album Complex Simplicity.
TV On The Radio
Episode 114: TV On The Radio (Nov 27, 2024)
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes, the band plays a breathtaking and career-spanning set.
Rosie Tucker
Episode 115: Rosie Tucker (Dec 02, 2024)
The indie rocker brings their catchy songs full of big ideas to the Tiny Desk.
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode 116: Old Crow Medicine Show (Dec 04, 2024)
The band performs its revved-up take on roots music at the Tiny Desk.
Doechii
Episode 117: Doechii (Dec 06, 2024)
The Grammy-nominated rapper moved throughout her Tiny Desk with purpose — knowing exactly what she wanted and how to achieve it.

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