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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 9

January. 05,2016

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NPR Tiny Desk Concerts Season 9 Full Episode Guide

Episode 91 - The Oh Hellos

First Aired: December. 19,2016

The nine-piece band returns to the Tiny Desk to fill the air with fake snow and real joy.

Episode 90 - Derek Gripper

First Aired: December. 16,2016

The classically trained guitarist performs songs originally written for the kora.

Episode 89 - Gucci Mane

First Aired: December. 12,2016

The rapper has spent the year on an extended victory tour. Here are the spoils.

Episode 88 - Alsarah & The Nubatones

First Aired: December. 09,2016

In the band's hands, East African music comes alive in a mix of tradition and contemporary sounds.

Episode 87 - Ro James

First Aired: December. 05,2016

The R&B singer performs three funky, sexy, stripped-down songs from his debut album, Eldorado.

Episode 86 - Pinegrove

First Aired: December. 02,2016

Watch the New Jersey band squeeze four songs into a scrappy, warmhearted 13-minute set.

Episode 85 - Margo Price

First Aired: November. 28,2016

On the morning after Election Day, Price sang three cathartic country songs loaded with new meaning.

Episode 84 - Tegan And Sara

First Aired: November. 21,2016

The Canadian pop duo crafts acoustic versions of pop anthems like "Closer and "Boyfriend."

Episode 83 - Attacca Quartet

First Aired: November. 18,2016

The young quartet navigates smoke rings, alligators and the stormy fluctuations of the 18th century.

Episode 82 - John Paul White

First Aired: November. 14,2016

Formerly half of The Civil Wars, White returns to perform three songs from his solo debut, Beulah.

Episode 81 - Adam Torres

First Aired: November. 11,2016

The Austin singer-songwriter showcases his high, lonesome voice and atmospheric storytelling.

Episode 80 - Ta-ku & Wafia

First Aired: November. 07,2016

The two Australians' chemistry is apparent the instant you hear their voices intertwined in song.

Episode 79 - The Westerlies

First Aired: November. 02,2016

The self-described "accidental brass quartet" swims comfortably in jazz, classical and pop music.

Episode 78 - Joseph

First Aired: October. 28,2016

The trio strips anthemic songs down to the essentials: just sisterly harmonies and acoustic guitar.

Episode 77 - Drive-By Truckers

First Aired: October. 24,2016

The long-running rock band holds a mirror to the hard realities of America right now.

Episode 76 - Blind Pilot

First Aired: October. 21,2016

The folk-pop band performs four songs from its shimmery new album, And Then Like Lions.

Episode 75 - Billy Bragg & Joe Henry

First Aired: October. 17,2016

The two songwriters celebrate the romance and vitality of the modern railroad.

Episode 74 - RDGLDGRN

First Aired: October. 14,2016

A striking mix of rock, hip-hop, funk, go-go and Brazilian sounds, fused with energy and humor.

Episode 73 - Haley Bonar

First Aired: October. 11,2016

The Minnesota singer-songwriter achieves a nifty balance of intimacy and impeccable polish.

Episode 72 - Common At The White House

First Aired: October. 04,2016

The veteran rapper fronts an all-star band at the White House.

Episode 71 - Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk

First Aired: September. 30,2016

Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the turbulent, tender music of Brahms.

Episode 70 - Blue Man Group

First Aired: September. 26,2016

The world-famous entertainers retrofitted their instruments and confetti cannons to fit the desk.

Episode 69 - Corinne Bailey Rae

First Aired: September. 19,2016

The genre-defying English singer-songwriter performs material from her first album in six years.

Episode 68 - Saul Williams

First Aired: September. 16,2016

You can feel the singer and poet's passion in every sharp, thoughtful, powerful, provocative word.

Episode 67 - The Secret Sisters

First Aired: September. 12,2016

The Alabama sibling duo's music can be hymn-like: plain but powerful, heartsick and hopeful.

Episode 66 - William Bell

First Aired: September. 07,2016

The 77-year-old blues and soul hitmaker returns to the spotlight with the aid of a 12-piece band.

Episode 65 - Big Thief

First Aired: August. 29,2016

The band's songs exude muscular warmth, with lyrics that are both memorable and meaningful.

Episode 64 - Nina Diaz

First Aired: August. 26,2016

As a solo artist on leave from Girl In A Coma, the singer finds new ways to sound ferocious.

Episode 63 - Margaret Glaspy

First Aired: August. 22,2016

No overplaying, no frills, just great music and an artist who sounds thrilled to be playing it.

Episode 62 - Eddie Palmieri

First Aired: August. 19,2016

An icon for modern and Latin jazz, the veteran performer continues to break tradition and innovate.

Episode 61 - Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

First Aired: August. 15,2016

Watch the invigorating, genre-busting bandleader, drummer, singer and rapper perform four songs.

Episode 60 - René Marie

First Aired: August. 12,2016

Joined by her Experiment In Truth band, the jazz singer performs songs from Sound Of Red.

Episode 59 - The Jayhawks

First Aired: August. 08,2016

The beloved band displays its signature country-tinged rock and close harmonies in four new songs.

Episode 58 - Rachel Barton Pine

First Aired: August. 05,2016

Watch the genial violinist commune with nearly 300-year-old music for solo violin by J.S. Bach.

Episode 57 - Kevin Morby

First Aired: August. 01,2016

The singer, known for Woods and The Babies, performs carefully crafted songs with powerful lyrics.

Episode 56 - Lucy Dacus

First Aired: July. 29,2016

The Virginia musician writes songs that can be thoughtful, playful and powerful.

Episode 55 - Xenia Rubinos

First Aired: July. 25,2016

Rubinos uses her Afro-Caribbean roots as a jumping-off point for inventive, provocative songs.

Episode 54 - John Congleton And The Nighty Nite

First Aired: July. 22,2016

The decorated producer seizes the spotlight with songs about how extraordinary it is to be ordinary.

Episode 53 - Gregory Porter

First Aired: July. 18,2016

Porter's music can be serious and heartwarming, but it never loses its sense of wonder and delight.

Episode 52 - Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band

First Aired: July. 15,2016

There's a point when a jam is just a jam, but when a jam becomes a journey... man.

Episode 51 - Jane Bunnett

First Aired: July. 12,2016

The Canadian jazz multi-instrumentalist performs with some of the top young women musicians in Cuba.

Episode 50 - Valley Queen

First Aired: July. 08,2016

Valley Queen plays with nuance and depth, rooted in a California country sound.

Episode 49 - Los Hacheros

First Aired: July. 05,2016

Los Hacheros' members tap into the deep groove of Afro-Caribbean music that inspires modern salsa.

Episode 48 - Adia Victoria

First Aired: June. 30,2016

Performing at the NPR Music offices, Adia Victoria's voice is powerful and direct, with no artifice.

Episode 47 - Charles Lloyd & Jason Moran

First Aired: June. 28,2016

The saxophonist and pianist play three tunes that draw from their past while looking to the future.

Episode 46 - Mashrou' Leila

First Aired: June. 24,2016

A rock band from Beirut performs songs that mix hedonism and hyper-literate lyrics.

Episode 45 - Brandy Clark

First Aired: June. 20,2016

The country singer-songwriter has a rare gift for making any room feel warmly human.

Episode 44 - Alessio Bax

First Aired: June. 17,2016

For Father's Day, watch the pianist play lullabies to his daughter, who nearly steals the show.

Episode 43 - Chick Corea & Gary Burton

First Aired: June. 13,2016

The two highly decorated jazz legends could barely fit their instruments behind the Tiny Desk.

Episode 42 - Weaves

First Aired: June. 10,2016

The band's music is playful and quirky — sometimes loud, sometimes gentle and always a trip.

Episode 41 - Sam Beam & Jesca Hoop

First Aired: June. 06,2016

Iron & Wine's singer performs three songs with the charming, inventive singer Jesca Hoop.

Episode 40 - Barry Douglas

First Aired: June. 03,2016

Watch the award-winning Irish pianist play traditional songs from the homeland.

Episode 39 - Andrew Bird

First Aired: May. 31,2016

For this performance of three new songs, Bird comes with a stripped-down acoustic band.

Episode 38 - Carrie Rodriguez

First Aired: May. 27,2016

Watch the singer, guitarist and fiddler play three songs that reflect her many cultural influences.

Episode 37 - Robert Ellis

First Aired: May. 23,2016

Ellis plays thoughtfully stripped-down arrangements from his ambitious country record.

Episode 36 - Andy Shauf

First Aired: May. 20,2016

The Saskatchewan singer-songwriter performs three quietly affecting songs in the NPR Music offices.

Episode 35 - Steve Kimock

First Aired: May. 16,2016

The veteran jam-rock guitarist's dedication to his instrument is matched only by his imagination.

Episode 34 - Daymé Arocena

First Aired: May. 13,2016

Arocena's voice combines Aretha Franklin's soul and the sabor of Cuban music queen Celia Cruz.

Episode 33 - Lara St. John

First Aired: May. 09,2016

With her intrepid pianist in tow, the violinist performs rowdy tunes that will leave you breathless.

Episode 32 - Monika

First Aired: May. 06,2016

When you hear Monika, life feels good: The singer's performances and presence are simply winning.

Episode 31 - Eighth Blackbird

First Aired: May. 02,2016

Watch the sextet perform new music by David Lang, Bryce Dessner and Robert Honstein.

Episode 30 - Florist

First Aired: April. 29,2016

Emily Sprague performs three delicate songs with help from members of New York's Epoch collective.

Episode 29 - Peter Frampton

First Aired: April. 27,2016

Frampton brought some classic songs to the Tiny Desk. We couldn't help but sing along.

Episode 28 - Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds

First Aired: April. 25,2016

The band's punchy horn section, bluesy vocals and harmonica solos instantly demand attention.

Episode 27 - Julia Holter

First Aired: April. 22,2016

The most minute details become a grandiose spectacle in Holter's cosmic cabaret.

Episode 26 - Benjamin Clementine

First Aired: April. 18,2016

There are intimate moments of revelation in Clementine's immersive, breathtaking performance.

Episode 25 - Seratones

First Aired: April. 15,2016

The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll.

Episode 24 - Palehound

First Aired: April. 11,2016

Ellen Kempner and her band perform tense and evocative songs amid the silence of a rapt crowd.

Episode 23 - Mothers

First Aired: April. 08,2016

Mothers' members chose a few of their slowest, most languid songs to perform in the NPR offices.

Episode 22 - PWR BTTM

First Aired: April. 04,2016

The duo has a keen sense of mischief and a gift for honest, punk-infused, tongue-in-cheek pop gems.

Episode 21 - Ane Brun

First Aired: April. 01,2016

Watch Brun play three new songs, each of which speaks to newfound freedom and fresh opportunities.

Episode 20 - Anthony Hamilton

First Aired: March. 28,2016

Hear the soul star and his band perform "Amen," plus three songs that have defined his career.

Episode 19 - Tedeschi Trucks Band

First Aired: March. 25,2016

Singer-guitarist Susan Tedeschi and guitarist Derek Trucks celebrate the blues, jazz and much more.

Episode 18 - Graham Nash

First Aired: March. 14,2016

In a short set that spans 50 years, the CSNY veteran's voice resonates and cuts to the core.

Episode 17 - Gaelynn Lea

First Aired: March. 11,2016

Watch the singer and violinist who stood out from 6,000-plus entries in NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

Episode 16 - Julien Baker

First Aired: March. 07,2016

The young Tennessee singer performs three of her spare, sad, simple songs at the NPR Music offices.

Episode 15 - Monsieur Periné

First Aired: March. 04,2016

The Colombian band channels an unlikely inspiration: 1920s-era, guitar-driven jazz from the U.S.

Episode 14 - Lake Street Dive

First Aired: February. 29,2016

Performed live at the Tiny Desk, the band's songs often tilt toward soul or rock danceably.

Episode 13 - Brushy One String

First Aired: February. 27,2016

The word-of-mouth star's sound is made by one big fat E-string and a rich, powerful voice.

Episode 12 - Wilco

First Aired: February. 23,2016

Bands don't typically get to play the Tiny Desk more than once, but Wilco is a natural exception.

Episode 11 - Ben Folds

First Aired: February. 16,2016

Performing solo, Folds performs three songs from his new album and two old favorites.

Episode 10 - Chelsea Wolfe

First Aired: February. 12,2016

Wolfe takes three songs from the metallic Abyss and makes them howl by their lonesome.

Episode 9 - Car Seat Headrest

First Aired: February. 08,2016

Will Toledo is a wordsmith with a vision, as well as a DIY sound that's still finely crafted.

Episode 8 - EL VY

First Aired: January. 29,2016

The National's Matt Berninger and Menomena's Brent Knopf team up in an intimate setting.

Episode 7 - The Arcs

First Aired: January. 25,2016

It's our 500th show at the Tiny Desk, featuring The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and his new band.

Episode 6 - Wolf Alice

First Aired: January. 22,2016

The band's music can be noisy and primal, but at the Tiny Desk it showed a different side.

Episode 5 - River Whyless

First Aired: January. 19,2016

The North Carolina band fills its rootsy music with unexpected instruments and clever ideas.

Episode 4 - Benny Sings

First Aired: January. 15,2016

The Dutch singer layers R&B, jazz and pop over hip-hop beats in his first-ever U.S. appearance.

Episode 3 - Natalie Merchant

First Aired: January. 12,2016

The singer-songwriter gives a warmhearted performance of two new songs, an old favorite and a hymn.

Episode 2 - Mariachi Flor De Toloache

First Aired: January. 08,2016

While on tour with The Arcs, the powerhouse mariachi band performs live in the NPR Music offices.

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First Aired: January. 05,2016

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