Season 2010

Jan 3, 2010 · 13 min

In a solo show at NPR Music, John Darnielle's twitchy energy serves his fearless songwriting well.

Jan 10, 2010 · 18 min

In a performance at NPR, the talented singer's voice is powerful without unnecessary melodrama.

Jan 20, 2010 · 14 min

The band's sullen, spacious music was a perfect fit for the intimacy of the NPR Music offices.

Jan 26, 2010 · 19 min

The string quartet showcases a small sample of its visceral fire at the offices of NPR Music.

Feb 1, 2010 · 21 min

A longtime session guitarist, Rawlings takes the lead, playing his own music at NPR Music's offices.

Feb 8, 2010 · 16 min

The harpist crafts a transporting mix of tradition and improvisation in this desk-side performance.

Feb 15, 2010 · 13 min

With roots in Greece, Turkey, Armenia and France, Abaji has a passion for music from many countries.

Feb 22, 2010 · 13 min

The singer-songwriter performs music from Mo' Beauty, accompanied only by two guitars.

Mar 1, 2010 · 11 min

The singer treated the NPR Music offices to three songs that invited us into her warm musical world.

Mar 8, 2010 · 8 min

The Cuban singer performs two boleros, which transport the listener to another time and place.

Mar 15, 2010 · 20 min

The Brooklyn-based trio strips down its wall of noise for an intimate performance at NPR Music.

Mar 29, 2010 · 18 min

The talented Baltimore duo didn't have to travel far to liven up a day at the NPR Music offices.

Apr 2, 2010 · 13 min

Jakob Dylan, Neko Case and Kelly Hogan perform a mesmerizing set at the Tiny Desk.

Apr 11, 2010 · 13 min

The violinist plays traditional African melodies, re-imagined through her own jazz sensibilities.

Apr 19, 2010 · 15 min

The classical guitarist showcases his warm, lyrical tone in three staples of the repertoire.

Apr 26, 2010 · 12 min

The unusual jazz guitarist and his drummer perform at the NPR offices, literally with bells on.

May 3, 2010 · 12 min

Fredrik's lush harmonies are stripped to guitar, snare drum and maraca in this intimate performance.

May 4, 2010 · 17 min

Moby gives a live performance of his Project Song creation, "Gone to Sleep," at NPR's offices.

May 11, 2010 · 15 min

The singer performs three harmony-drenched reggae songs with Dean Fraser and a guitarist.

May 18, 2010 · 13 min

Hear instantly recognizable hits such as "1901" and "Lisztomania," stripped down and reassembled.

May 21, 2010 · 18 min

The veteran soul singer blew into the NPR Music office and conquered it before she'd sung a note.

Jun 1, 2010 · 17 min

Seven authors (Roy Blount Jr., Scott Turow and others) perform with a big-time ringer.

Jun 4, 2010 · 14 min

Hear the acclaimed musician play Bach on his amazingly resonant cello, built in 1693.

Jun 21, 2010 · 14 min

Laura Burhenn's new band performs a soulful Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Jun 22, 2010 · 13 min

The venerable, multimillion-selling pop parodist plays three acoustic originals in the NPR offices.

Jun 28, 2010 · 15 min

The frenetic gypsy punk band performs the most rollicking and insane Tiny Desk Concert of all time.

Jul 5, 2010 · 23 min

The whip-smart sometimes bawdy U.K. band performs a clamorous ruckus in this Tiny Desk Concert.

Jul 12, 2010 · 12 min

The reggae icon performs classics from the film The Harder They Come in this acoustic performance.

Jul 19, 2010 · 12 min

Villagers' Conor O'Brien performs a beautiful and memorable solo set in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 26, 2010 · 15 min

The three demonstrate the way musical mastery can become an exercise in wordless communication.

Aug 2, 2010 · 13 min

Hear the band play inspired soul from its latest album, Feed My Soul, at the NPR Music offices.

Aug 9, 2010 · 14 min

The soul icon performs songs from her latest album, You Are Not Alone, at the NPR Music offices.

Aug 15, 2010 · 20 min

The singer came to NPR Music with just her guitar to play four beautiful tunes from Obadiah.

Aug 17, 2010 · 10 min

The Minneapolis duo performs songs from its stormy debut album, Inter-Be.

Aug 23, 2010 · 19 min

The New Zealand band plays four songs from its album Chant Darling at the NPR Music offices.

Aug 25, 2010 · 13 min

The gospel singer sounds like somebody you know — somebody you know with stage presence for days.

Aug 30, 2010 · 10 min

With these intimate songs, the French-born Chilean rapper proves that hip-hop has no boundaries.

Sep 7, 2010 · 20 min

The ever-adaptable guitarist creates challenging and expressive music in the NPR Music offices.

Sep 13, 2010 · 19 min

The singer and his band feed off the audience's live energy in a concert at the NPR Music offices.

Sep 15, 2010 · 16 min

The young cellist plays Bach with elegance and a new piece by Golijov with Technicolor brilliance.

Sep 20, 2010 · 18 min

Barzelay, maybe the most underrated songwriter in the business, performs at the NPR Music offices.

Sep 23, 2010 · 17 min

The band showcases its cinematic blend of storytelling and strings at the NPR Music offices.

Oct 6, 2010 · 16 min

The legendary group performs its pop hits in a rare acoustic set at the NPR Music offices.

Oct 10, 2010 · 16 min

Watch Jana Hunter bring her delicate, haunting voice and hypnotic sound to the Tiny Desk.

Oct 17, 2010 · 12 min

It doesn't take more than four minutes to fall in love with this utterly charming seven-piece band.

Oct 25, 2010 · 18 min

The 12-person ensemble performs from the NPR Music offices.

Nov 1, 2010 · 13 min

At 61, Lowe is part crooner, part country and a little crotchety, but with a heart of pure pop.

Nov 2, 2010 · 18 min

In honor of the Day of the Dead, Santacruz performs at the NPR offices in traditional mariachi garb.

Nov 8, 2010 · 18 min

In an intimate four-song set, Daniel Lanois and Trixie Whitley sound warm, vulnerable and ferocious.

Nov 10, 2010 · 12 min

This set from the NPR Music office has something new, something old and something to dance to.