Season 2011

2011/01/03

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

2011/01/05

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

2011/01/09

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

2011/01/17

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

2011/01/21

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

2011/01/24

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

2011/02/01

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

2011/02/03

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

2011/02/07

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

2011/02/12

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

2011/02/16

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

2011/02/17

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

2011/02/21

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

2011/02/28

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

2011/03/07

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

2011/03/14

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

2011/04/04

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

2011/04/06

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

2011/04/11

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

2011/04/13

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

2011/04/18

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

2011/04/20

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

2011/04/25

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

2011/04/27

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

2011/05/02

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

2011/05/09

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

2011/05/11

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

2011/05/16

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

2011/05/22

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

2011/05/23

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

2011/06/06

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

2011/06/08

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

2011/06/13

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

2011/06/15

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

2011/06/20

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

2011/06/22

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

2011/06/27

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

2011/06/30

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

2011/07/05

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

2011/07/07

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

2011/07/11

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

2011/07/18

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

2011/07/21

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

2011/07/24

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

2011/07/28

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

2011/08/03

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

2011/08/10

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

2011/08/12

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

2011/08/15

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

2011/08/18

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