Season 2009

Jan 7, 2009 · 14 min

David Eugene Edwards performs his fiery Americana and covers a rare Bob Dylan song.

Jan 27, 2009 · 16 min

Hear the singer give an intimate acoustic performance at the desk of NPR Music's Bob Boilen.

Mar 2, 2009 · 13 min

Hear the legendary singer perform at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

May 8, 2009 · 12 min

See the band perform live at the desk of All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen.

May 29, 2009 · 20 min

Ferree has enough charisma to draw you into his odd world. Watch him perform in the NPR offices.

Jun 8, 2009 · 14 min

Singer Tony Dekker performs three songs at the desk of All Songs Considered's Bob Boilen.

Jun 15, 2009 · 17 min

The classical guitarist plays with a clear, lyrical technique in music from the baroque and beyond.

Jun 22, 2009 · 16 min

Hear the harmony-drenched roots-rock band perform a kinetic, frenetic set in the NPR Music offices.

Jun 29, 2009 · 13 min

Hear the singer-songwriter's tender, winsome music, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 6, 2009 · 13 min

After a few restarts, the singer played a bare, stark, memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 13, 2009 · 16 min

Watch the artist formerly known as Smog play a three-song set that's almost eerily transfixing.

Jul 20, 2009 · 18 min

Or, the day a trumpet, trombone, French horn and tuba played us a soulful Rufus Wainwright cover.

Jul 27, 2009 · 16 min

In this video shot at the NPR Music offices, Siskind showcases a voice that's both honeyed and raw.

Aug 10, 2009 · 34 min

Hear Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, stars of the movie Once, playing six new songs and an encore.

Aug 24, 2009 · 13 min

Dark Meat has as many as 20 members. We fit as many as we could behind Bob Boilen's desk.

Sep 14, 2009 · 12 min

The young Swedish folksinger is passionate, gruff, a great guitar picker and a damn good poet.

Sep 21, 2009 · 12 min

Reduced to a duo for this charming session in the NPR Music offices, Telekinesis is all heart.

Sep 28, 2009 · 12 min

The Grammy-nominated R&B artist performed three acoustic interpretations of his soul-inspired tunes.

Oct 4, 2009 · 14 min

Vanderslice shares acoustic versions of songs from his most recent album, Romanian Names.

Oct 10, 2009 · 12 min

The duo's new album pays tribute to the pair's heroes, such as Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana.

Oct 19, 2009 · 15 min

See and hear the legendary bluegrass and old-time gospel singer give an a cappella performance.

Oct 26, 2009 · 15 min

At 10 members, this is the biggest band ever to play a Tiny Desk Concert in the NPR Music offices.

Nov 2, 2009 · 14 min

The Norwegian-born singer-songwriter performs three liltingly sweet songs in the NPR Music offices.

Nov 9, 2009 · 14 min

The rapper's set exuded shimmery grace while incorporating the sounds of soul, pop and reggae.

Nov 16, 2009 · 13 min

Bowerbirds' handcrafted songs creak and swell like wooden floorboards in an old house.

Nov 23, 2009 · 13 min

Avi sings three hushed lullabies, including her signature cover of Morrissey's "First of the Gang."

Nov 30, 2009 · 15 min

The fearless party-rocker stands in NPR Music's offices and performs four songs alone at the piano.

Dec 7, 2009 · 9 min

Lightning Dust specializes in quiet moments, whether in a shared glance or a finely knit harmony.

Dec 16, 2009 · 15 min

The charming London indie-folk band performs a holiday-themed set in the NPR Music offices.

Dec 21, 2009 · 15 min

Members of the adventurous ensemble play music by Ravel and an original piece, Egyptian-style.