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Alex Cuba
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts - S16 - E97
Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts: Season 16 - 82 Episode s
16x47 - Sid Siriam
May 10, 2023
The India-born, California-raised musician melds Carnatic music, R&B and soul in his Tiny Desk set.
16x48 - Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, and Shahzad Ismaily
May 12, 2023
In its Tiny Desk performance, the trio makes music strictly for the moment — creating a shared language in real time.
16x49 - Karol G
May 15, 2023
The Colombian singer and global superstar shines brighter than ever in this surprising Tiny Desk performance from last May.
16x50 - Lewis Capaldi
May 17, 2023
If you didn't know anything about Capaldi before this Tiny Desk, the self-deprecating humor mixed in between gut-wrenching ballads will quickly catch you up to speed.
16x51 - Kimberley Akimbo
May 19, 2023
The Broadway cast, band and composer assemble behind the Tiny Desk to share four songs from the touching new musical, which is nominated for eight Tony Awards.
16x52 - Anna Tivel
May 22, 2023
In her Tiny Desk, Tivel's empathy elevates her folk-based, jazz-touched compositions from mere stories to secular prayers.
16x53 - Jay Park (Home) Concert
May 26, 2023
The singer and rapper displays the subtle breadth of his music in this Tiny Desk (home) concert.
16x54 - Little Moon: 2023 Tiny Desk Contest Winner
May 30, 2023
2023's Tiny Desk Contest unique, winning band performs a range of emotional and creative songs.
16x55 - NIKI
May 31, 2023
The Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya brings a tiny toy piano and sleek songs to this Tiny Desk debut.
16x56 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
June 2, 2023
The band's Tiny Desk performance featured songs that leaned right into its incalculability.
16x57 - Charlie Wilson
June 5, 2023
The old-school funk and R&B artist tells a tale of "two Charlies" in his Tiny Desk performance.
16x58 - Babyface
June 9, 2023
The singer, songwriter and producer brought his timeless love songs to the Tiny Desk.
16x59 - Tank
June 14, 2023
The veteran R&B scholar turns NPR's modest venue into "the big, nasty Desk" in his performance.
16x60 - Adam Blackstone
June 16, 2023
The producer, songwriter and musical director to the stars performed a multi-genre celebration of Black music.
16x61 - Ambré
June 20, 2023
Everything in this Tiny Desk performance is unapologetically New Orleans.
16x62 - Amaarae
June 22, 2023
The artist's Tiny Desk proves how far the sounds of West Africa have influenced the U.S. and, more implicitly, just how much the music defies catch-all labels like 'Afrobeats.'
16x63 - MUNA
June 23, 2023
At the Tiny Desk, the pop trio preached the importance of joyful revolution.
16x64 - Wild Up
June 26, 2023
The 14-piece Los Angeles-based ensemble's performance of music by Julius Eastman is nothing less than an exuberant house party unto itself.
16x65 - Brandee Younger
June 28, 2023
In her stunning Tiny Desk, the artist demonstrates her ability to showcase all sides of the harp, from an instrument in classical music to contemporary pop.
16x66 - Juvenile
June 30, 2023
The viral tweets were real — it's finally here: one of the most rambunctious experiences at the Tiny Desk.
16x67 - Omar Sosa & Seckou Keita, SUBA Trio
July 5, 2023
With members hailing from Cuba, Senegal and Venezuela, this Tiny Desk is a truly international musical experience.
16x68 - Meridian Brothers
July 7, 2023
The eccentric, fictional salsa band pulls the Tiny Desk audience into the realm of the imaginary.
16x69 - Lisa O'Neill
July 11, 2023
The Irish singer brings a plaintive, pensive atmosphere to the Tiny Desk.
16x70 - MARO
July 13, 2023
The Portuguese guitarist brings listeners into her journey of heartbreak.
16x71 - Alice Sara Ott
July 14, 2023
The widely acclaimed pianist serves up nearly 200-year-old music by Chopin mixed with a contemporary work that looks back in time.
16x72 - GWAR
July 17, 2023
For nearly four decades, the band has terrorized planet Earth with its raucous stage shows, raunchy metal songs and grotesque satire. GWAR finally came to destroy the Tiny Desk, once and for all.
16x73 - Sparks
July 18, 2023
The duo bring their twisted musical sense of humor, honed for over 50 years, to the Tiny Desk.
16x74 - Cypress Hill
July 20, 2023
The pioneering hip-hop group rolled into NPR headquarters with a horn section to play five funky tracks.
16x75 - Kany Garcia
July 24, 2023
The Puerto Rican vocalist brings her distinctive songs of desire and longing to the Tiny Desk.
16x76 - Peter One
July 27, 2023
Shifting from English to French to Guro, Peter One brings his passion-filled songs about his storied past to the Tiny Desk.
16x77 - Obongjayar
August 2, 2023
The Nigerian-born, London-based artist gave us everything at his Tiny Desk.
16x78 - Gregorio Uribe
August 4, 2023
In the hands of Colombian musician, the accordion is both a melodic and rhythmic wonder.
16x79 - Action Bronson
August 8, 2023
The artist, whose world encompasses rap, clothing, fitness, food and more, performs funky, reinterpreted highlights from his discography in his Tiny Desk.
16x80 - Little Dragon
August 11, 2023
The boundary-pushing dance pop group delivers a performance awash in upbeat and optimistic melody.
16x81 - Post Malone
August 15, 2023
One of the world's biggest stars performs a few of the world's biggest songs at the Tiny Desk.
16x82 - Omar Montes
August 17, 2023
The Spanish artist dances along the border of tradition and modernity in his Tiny Desk performance.
16x83 - Sarah Cahill
August 18, 2023
The intrepid champion of new music turns her attention to female composers, offering a sampler of works by women across four centuries, including a favorite of Louis XIV and an Ethiopian nun.
16x84 - Yahritza y Su Esencia
August 24, 2023
The family trio belt out songs of lost love and longing in their Tiny Desk performance.
16x85 - Christian McBride's New Jawn
August 30, 2023
This unpredictable, funky set showcases the distinctive creative interplay between each player's personality.
16x86 - Speedy Ortiz
August 31, 2023
The clever rock band delivers a performance 10 years in the making.
16x87 - Chlöe
September 5, 2023
In her Tiny Desk performance, the singer filled the room with a stunning vocal performance, her positive spirit and light radiating throughout the entire room.
16x88 - Anne Akiko Meyers
September 7, 2023
The thoughtful violinist makes a set of contemplative music, including a piece by Philip Glass, sing sweetly on her million instrument.
16x89 - Hiromi
September 8, 2023
The Japanese composer delivers a highly energetic and joyful Tiny Desk set.
16x90 - Indigo De Souza
September 13, 2023
The singer-songwriter's vocals soar in this beautifully simple Tiny Desk performance.
16x91 - Tiny Desk Korea: V of BTS
September 14, 2023
The K-pop superstar and BTS member performs three love songs from his new album.
16x92 - Rawayana
September 19, 2023
The Venezuelan group brings its infectious energy and beach-infused sound to the Tiny Desk.
16x93 - Wicked
September 21, 2023
Broadway stars Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz defy gravity, accompanied by composer Stephen Schwartz to celebrate 20 years of Wicked.
16x94 - J Noa
September 22, 2023
J Noa came to the Tiny Desk to show the world what a girl from her barrio is capable of.
16x95 - DannyLux
September 27, 2023
The Chicano singer brings a grounded sense of reflection to the Tiny Desk.
16x96 - Sam Smith
September 29, 2023
The singer's Tiny Desk performance is a joy to behold.
16x97 - Alex Cuba
October 4, 2023
Alex Cuba weaves evocative imagery into musical arrangements that conjure his native country.
16x98 - Villano Antillano
October 6, 2023
Antillano shows why she's one of the most exciting voices in Latin trap and reggaeton right now.
16x99 - Caroline Polachek
October 10, 2023
Haters may say it's AutoTune, but when Caroline Polachek sings live, it's clear that the impressive range and control you're hearing is all her.
16x100 - Ivy Queen
October 11, 2023
"La Caballota" herself gives a performance for the girls.
16x101 - Becky G
October 13, 2023
The stripped down sound of some of Becky G's biggest hits offered a rare view of her artistry.
16x102 - Smokey Robinson
October 16, 2023
If there was ever an artist the word "legend" applies to, it would be Smokey Robinson.
16x103 - Maluma
October 20, 2023
The Colombian superestrella brought his mesmerizing vocals and a few proud tears to the Tiny Desk.
16x104 - Jordan Ward
October 23, 2023
The R&B singer performs a set of his most beloved musical moments.
16x105 - Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman
October 24, 2023
The two artists perform a set of music full of yearning, joy and history.
16x106 - Nile Rodgers & CHIC
October 26, 2023
As the ringleader of the CHIC experience, Rodgers crams a lifetime's worth of nightlife into every strum of his guitar.
16x107 - Shakti
October 30, 2023
The Indian jazz fusion band stops by the Tiny Desk for a historical performance.
16x108 - Arlo Parks
November 1, 2023
The British singer-songwriter articulates relatable emotions in ways a mere layman couldn't imagine.
16x109 - Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher
November 3, 2023
In our very first tap dancing Tiny Desk, the artists created an experience so unexpectedly fresh and suffused with joy, it moved some to tears and others to cheer for more.
16x110 - Emerson String Quartet
November 6, 2023
In one of its very final performances ever, the durable and beloved string quartet says farewell with music by Beethoven, Walker and Ravel.
16x111 - Samia
November 8, 2023
Samia's set provides a stunning showcase for her charisma, vocal talent and deftly detailed lyricism.
16x112 - Noname
November 10, 2023
The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.
16x113 - Hayden Pedigo
November 13, 2023
At the Tiny Desk, the guitarist plays quiet, gentle melodies inspired by his Texas panhandle home.
16x114 - Marta Pereira da Costa
November 15, 2023
The renowned Portuguese guitarist bridges centuries of history with immaculate playing.
16x115 - PJ Harvey
November 17, 2023
In her Tiny Desk performance, the artist lives on her own artistic plane — inviting listeners to take their time to fully join her.
16x116 - Shucked
November 20, 2023
Songwriting team Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally take us on a musical journey from Nashville to Broadway with their musical, Shucked.
16x117 - William Prince
November 22, 2023
The singer-songwriter performs songs that swoon at the wonders of love, but also deep partnership.
16x118 - Tiny Desk Korea: Tomorrow X Together
November 27, 2023
The standout group of K-pop's fourth generation is in their element in this Tiny Desk Korea performance.
16x119 - Sampha
November 29, 2023
The artist returns to the Tiny Desk for a full circle moment of a performance.
16x120 - Aja Monet
December 1, 2023
The Tiny Desk blooms with the stanzas, sounds and legacy of jazz poetry.
16x121 - Philip Selway
December 4, 2023
The Radiohead drummer performs three songs with a mix of deep warmth and wry, self-effacing modesty.
16x122 - The LeeVees
December 7, 2023
Bob Boilen's favorite Hanukkah tradition graces the Tiny Desk for fun-filled songs about latkes and gelt.
16x123 - Olivia Rodrigo
December 11, 2023
The singer-songwriter brings a handful of searing cuts from her sophomore album, GUTS, to the Tiny Desk.
16x124 - Laufey
December 13, 2023
The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter brings her modern jazz-pop love songs to the Tiny Desk.
16x125 - Alvvays
December 15, 2023
The band's recreation of its billowy, shoegaze-y sound lights up the Tiny Desk.
16x126 - Scarface
December 18, 2023
The rapper's performance radiates with his decadeslong passion as an emcee and producer.
16x127 - Louis Cato
December 20, 2023
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert bandleader believes that live music builds community. At the Tiny Desk, Cato captivates.
16x128 - Sweeney Todd
December 22, 2023
Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford lead the Broadway cast, complete with Tiny Desk-sized orchestrations by Stephen Sondhiem's longtime collaborator, Jonathan Tunick.
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60 Episode s
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83 Episode s
S5: Season 2012
77 Episode s
S6: Season 2013
68 Episode s
S7: Season 2014
85 Episode s
S8: Season 2015
84 Episode s
S9: Season 2016
91 Episode s
S10: Season 2017
98 Episode s
S11: Season 2018
128 Episode s
S12: Season 2019
111 Episode s
S13: Season 2020
179 Episode s
S14: Season 2021
137 Episode s
S15: Season 2022
124 Episode s
S16: Season 2023
128 Episode s
S17: Season 2024
122 Episode s