Season 2011

Jan 3, 2011

Watch the singer-songwriter mix American bluegrass and Chinese folk from the NPR Music offices.

Jan 5, 2011

The reggae star performs his hit "Hold You" and more from the NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C.

Jan 9, 2011

The band brings a frenetic, infectious blend of American and Mexican folk to the NPR Music offices.

Jan 17, 2011

The masterful kora-and-cello duo performs a transfixing set combining African and European strings.

Jan 21, 2011

Sam Beam gives a fresh side of his new songs at NPR, and tops it off with a devastating 2004 gem.

Jan 24, 2011

The Canadian singer-songwriter sings highlights from her two albums, plus a surprise from Poland.

Feb 1, 2011

Watch the folk-rock legend perform songs from his 20th solo album, Dream Attic, at NPR Music.

Feb 3, 2011

Watch Amy Millan and Torquil Campbell transform three of Stars' songs into spare, pretty folk music.

Feb 7, 2011

The band showcases its Beatles-esque pop harmonies and sweet melodies from the NPR Music offices.

Feb 12, 2011

The jazz bassist, singer and Best New Artist Grammy winner performs in the NPR Music offices.

Feb 16, 2011

With an eclectic palette of sounds and styles, the Turtle Island Quartet swings at NPR Music.

Feb 17, 2011

In a three-song set at the NPR Music offices, the U.K. pop star showcases her brilliant voice.

Feb 21, 2011

The L.A. band brings its euphoric choruses and clattering Afrobeat rhythms to the NPR Music offices.

Feb 28, 2011

Hear Jurado's raw, time-worn, authentically graceful music, performed in the NPR Music office.

Mar 7, 2011

Watch the Grammy-nominated Cajun band play an upbeat yet bittersweet set from the NPR Music offices.

Mar 14, 2011

In this two-song set at the NPR Music offices, Wright channels the gospel and soul of her past.

Apr 4, 2011

McKay's bold, audacious personality shines in this set recorded at the NPR Music offices.

Apr 6, 2011

Hear the Refugee All Stars' upbeat reggae grooves, performed live at the NPR Music offices.

Apr 11, 2011

Ritter can't hide his enjoyment of a performance, even when his songs convey obsession or disaster.

Apr 13, 2011

Watch the banjo player perform his trademark trance-inducing blues at the NPR Music offices.

Apr 18, 2011

Watch the dubstep duo perform our first-ever electronic Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR offices.

Apr 20, 2011

Watch LaFarge play '20s- and '30s-inspired music with the help of his band, The South City Three.

Apr 25, 2011

A singer, author, actor and activist, Earle showcases many of his talents at the NPR Music offices.

Apr 27, 2011

Watch the world's reigning pipa virtuoso play ancient music from her Chinese homeland.

May 2, 2011

Jones' name is synonymous with the Hammond B3 organ. Watch him play one in the NPR Music offices.

May 9, 2011

After six albums, including last year's Otra Cosa, Venegas is still defying expectations.

May 11, 2011

Watch the Rutles alumnus play three of his classic satirical songs in the NPR Music offices.

May 16, 2011

Watch the band's short but intense and cathartic set, performed live in the NPR Music offices.

May 22, 2011

Singers Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker perform three songs from their gorgeous new album, C'mon.

May 23, 2011

Watch the 11-year-old perform Handel's "Ombra mai fu" at the NPR Music offices.

Jun 6, 2011

The Tennessee band's sweet, swollen folk-rock songs keep blooming into something irresistible.

Jun 8, 2011

Hear a bold and surprising mix of sensibilities — at once icy and rustic, cavernous and confined.

Jun 13, 2011

Watch Thile and Daves play traditional bluegrass with New York intensity at the NPR Music offices.

Jun 15, 2011

Watch the stylish young violinist pull out a bag of tricks in music by Paganini.

Jun 20, 2011

With Chris Funk and Sara Watkins, Colin Meloy plays three sparkling songs from The King Is Dead.

Jun 22, 2011

Watch the electro-pop band's striking and infectious performance at the NPR Music offices.

Jun 27, 2011

Watch Joy Williams and John Paul White's swooning chemistry and stirring harmonies at NPR Music.

Jun 30, 2011

Watch the newcomer from Montenegro play Spanish standards and a passionate ode to his homeland.

Jul 5, 2011

Hear the gospel greats' mix of polished blues, swinging soul and from-the-gut expressions of faith.

Jul 7, 2011

The guitarist, 23, was once called a prodigy. But he's maturing into a distinctive bandleader, too.

Jul 11, 2011

The genre-bending cellist and songwriter has created a unique take on folk music.

Jul 18, 2011

Boyd reads from White Bicycles: Making Music in the 1960s, while Hitchcock plays songs from the era.

Jul 21, 2011

Watch Luzelena Mendoza and Y La Bamba craft joyfully rich vocal harmonies in the NPR Music offices.

Jul 24, 2011

At the NPR offices, the band plays a sunny, exuberant set, suitable for dancing and bobbing along.

Jul 28, 2011

Watch the band perform two of its brand-new songs, as well as "Fingertips," a classic 1992 chestnut.

Aug 3, 2011

The singer plays a charming set featuring songs from Carrying Lightning at the Tiny Desk.

Aug 10, 2011

The London band plugs in its drum machine, but sweet simplicity still reigns in the NPR offices.

Aug 12, 2011

Watch the miraculous hands (and feet) of the Grammy-winning organist in an all-Bach performance.

Aug 15, 2011

Watch the Guatemalan singer's breathtaking and passionate set at the NPR Music offices.

Aug 18, 2011

The Oklahoma band brings its spacious minor-key hymns to the NPR Music offices.