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SWV performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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SWV

We conclude 2024’s Black Music Month celebration at the Tiny Desk with the catalyst for the all-female lineup.

Flo Milli performs a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Music in Washington, D.C.

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Flo Milli

The Tiny Desk has humbled many artists, but Flo Milli strutted into NPR HQ for this set with the unwavering confidence of an OG.

Brittney Spencer performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Brittney Spencer

The boundary-pushing singer-songwriter brings her country sensibility to the Tiny Desk.

Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk Concert

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Meshell Ndegeocello

The Grammy-winning artist brings powerful cuts from her forthcoming album, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, as well as fan favorites, to this performance.

Kierra Sheard performs a Tiny Desk concert May 7, 2024, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Kierra Sheard

The Gospel singer brings her faith to the Tiny Desk with a stirring medley of her greatest hits.

Chaka Khan performs a Tiny Desk Concert

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Chaka Khan

The “Queen of Funk” graces the Tiny Desk with a set list to groove to.

Tierra Whack: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tierra Whack

The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise guest.

Lakecia Benjamin: Tiny Desk Concert

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Lakecia Benjamin

The alto saxophonist burst into her Tiny Desk Concert like a meteor breaching the atmosphere.

Tems: Tiny Desk Concert

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Tems

The Nigerian singer-songwriter performs standout songs from her forthcoming album, Born in the Wild.

Sean Paul: Tiny Desk Concert

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The Jamaican superstar Sean Paul’s Tiny Desk set is all gas and no breaks.

2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner The Philharmonik performs a Tiny Desk concert Monday, May 21, 2024, at NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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The Philharmonik

The 2024 Tiny Desk Contest winner — the multi-genre artist The Philharmonik — performs a celebratory set.

Nelly Furtado performs a Tiny Desk concert March 22, 2024, at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Furtado's Tiny Desk performance felt like a victory lap — a greatest-hits reel and a homecoming all at once.

Bob James: Tiny Desk Concert

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Bob James

The jazz pianist performs a decades-spanning set, including a new, improvised version of "Nautilus" with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Talib Kweli.

The Staves: Tiny Desk Concert

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The Staves

The Tiny Desk setting perfectly illuminates the power of The Staves' sisterly harmonies.

Ana Tijoux performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Tiny Desk Premiere: Ana Tijoux

At the Tiny Desk, the French-born Chilean rapper features tracks from across her catalog rich with cultural commentary and political critique.

Gary Bartz: Tiny Desk Concert

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Gary Bartz

The 83-year-old NEA Jazz Master turns the Tiny Desk into a place of musical worship.

Luciana Souza: Tiny Desk Concert

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Luciana Souza

The Brazilian jazz singer and Trio Corrente perform selections from their Grammy-nominated album Cometa.

Yasser Tejeda: Tiny Desk Concert

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Yasser Tejeda

The gifted guitarist combines traditional Dominican music with jazz and rock in his performance.

Kiefer: Tiny Desk Concert

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Kiefer

With decades clocked behind the piano and a strong catalog, Kiefer Shackelford is primed for this moment.

Otoboke Beaver: Tiny Desk Concert

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Otoboke Beaver

The outrageously fun Japanese punk band speeds and screams through its catalog.

WILLOW: Tiny Desk Concert

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WILLOW

The artist plays new songs from her forthcoming album, empathogen, as well as throwback hits at the Tiny Desk.

Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

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Tiny Desk Premiere: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

The country and bluegrass music legend performs an excellent set with a finale fit for church.

Ne-Yo performs a Tiny Desk concert.

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Ne-Yo

Forever the showman, the R&B star and songwriter brings some of his biggest hits to the Tiny Desk.

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